Panduit UTP6AX6YL 6ft Cat 6A 10Gig Patch Cord - Yellow

Panduit UTP6AX6YL Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit TX6A 10Gig UTP6AX6YL delivers full 10GBASE-T performance in a 6-foot yellow patch cord engineered for high-density data center and enterprise backbone deployments. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors and integrated alien crosstalk mitigation, this Cat 6A UTP cable maintains 10 Gb/s transmission across all 500 MHz of bandwidth while meeting the physical and electrical demands of server virtualization, I/O consolidation, and aggregation layer patching. RapidID pre-installed barcodes streamline port mapping and documentation workflows, and the tangle-free latch design reduces snag incidents during moves, adds, and changes—critical for environments where every minute of switch access time matters.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T certified performance: Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards across the full 1–500 MHz frequency range, validated for 10 Gb/s Ethernet.
• Alien crosstalk control: Solid foil tape construction limits near-end and far-end alien crosstalk (ANEXT/AFEXT), ensuring signal integrity in high-density bundle environments.
• RapidID technology: Pre-installed barcode labels enable rapid port identification and automated documentation via RapidID software—eliminates manual labeling and reduces human error in circuit mapping.
• Tangle-free latch: Low-profile snagless boot with reinforced latch prevents hook damage during cable pulls and accelerates release in congested patch panels.
• Full PoE support: Supports IEEE 802.3af (15.4W), 802.3at (30W), and 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 (60W/100W) Power over Ethernet—suitable for high-power devices including PTZ cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
• Slim 6.4mm diameter: 0.250-inch overall diameter reduces bundle cross-section and improves airflow in densely populated racks.
• T568A/T568B compatible: Wired for compatibility with both structured cabling wiring schemes, ensuring interoperability across mixed infrastructure.

The UTP6AX6YL uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors in an unshielded twisted-pair (U/UTP) configuration, with each pair individually twisted to minimize internal crosstalk and a solid foil tape shield layer that provides alien crosstalk protection without the grounding and termination complexity of fully shielded systems. This construction meets the stringent balance and pair-to-pair isolation requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A, which mandates a minimum of 500 MHz bandwidth, alien NEXT performance of 67 dB at 100 MHz, and return loss margins sufficient for 10GBASE-T modulation. The modular plugs terminate to a wire-map configuration that supports both T568A and T568B pin-outs, allowing the cord to function as a straight-through patch in environments where legacy T568A horizontal cabling coexists with newer T568B infrastructure. The CM (Communications) flammability rating qualifies the cable for general-purpose installation in commercial buildings; for plenum or riser applications, verify local code requirements and select appropriately rated cordage.

Deploy the UTP6AX6YL in data center top-of-rack (ToR) switch-to-server connections, aggregation layer uplinks, and backbone cross-connects where 10 Gb/s throughput is required and shielded cabling is not mandated by electromagnetic interference (EMI) concerns. The 6-foot length is ideal for rack-internal patching—short enough to minimize cable sag and excess slack in vertical cable managers, long enough to reach across adjacent racks or from switch to patch panel without tension. The yellow jacket provides rapid visual identification in mixed-cable environments, a common practice for isolating management VLANs, out-of-band networks, or specific traffic classes. RapidID barcode integration pairs with Panduit's RapidID software to automate circuit documentation: scan the barcode at each patch point to log port assignments, generate as-built reports, and update DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) systems without manual spreadsheet entry. This workflow is particularly valuable during cutovers, capacity expansions, and compliance audits where accurate port-level documentation is a regulatory or operational requirement. The cord's solid conductor construction—rather than stranded—provides lower DC resistance and better high-frequency performance, making it suitable for semi-permanent patch applications where flexibility is less critical than electrical performance. For applications requiring frequent flexing (such as test bench or field service jumpers), stranded-conductor patch cords are preferred; for fixed rack patching, the UTP6AX6YL's solid design delivers superior insertion loss and return loss margins.

This patch cord is UL listed under UL 1863 and CSA C22.2 (File E129886), meets RoHS heavy-metal restrictions, and complies with ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68 registration) for connection to telecommunications networks. The combination of 10Gig-validated performance, built-in circuit identification, and high-power PoE support makes the UTP6AX6YL a fit for installations where infrastructure uptime, accurate documentation, and future bandwidth headroom are non-negotiable—data center virtualization clusters, converged IP surveillance/access control backbones, and enterprise core switching environments where the cost of downtime or misconfiguration far exceeds the investment in specification-grade connectivity.