Panduit QCRBCCB0002F049 CAT6 UTP Pre-Terminated Copper Trunk Cable
Overview
The Panduit QCRBCCB0002F049 is a 49-foot, pre-terminated Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper trunk cable engineered for high-density structured cabling deployments in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and enterprise network environments. Designed around the QuickNet (QN) trunk system, this cable ships as a ready-to-pull assembly — no field terminations required, which directly reduces installation time and eliminates the most common source of performance-degrading termination errors. The blue jacket identifies it instantly on a densely patched rack or cable tray, supporting clear zone and floor identification in multi-row deployments.
At 49 feet, QCRBCCB0002F049 is sized for mid-span horizontal distribution runs — long enough to reach from a top-of-rack switch to a consolidation point or zone distribution frame without splicing, yet precisely cut to avoid the slack management headaches that plague oversized bulk pulls. This is the cable to spec when your topology has a defined, repeatable run length and you want to lock in link performance rather than gamble on field-terminated quality variance.
Key Features
- Category 6, 250 MHz bandwidth: CAT6 supports up to 250 MHz of channel bandwidth — double the 100 MHz floor of CAT5e — giving you headroom for 10GBASE-T at shorter distances and future-proofing your horizontal plant for protocol upgrades without recabling. On a 49-foot run, well within the 37-meter channel limit for 10G, you get full 1 Gbps throughput with margin to spare.
- 1 Gbps data rate: Delivers full gigabit throughput on every port it connects, which matters when aggregating IP cameras, VoIP endpoints, access control readers, or PoE-fed devices where bandwidth contention on shared uplinks would otherwise penalize the slower links.
- UTP construction (unshielded): UTP keeps the assembly lighter, more flexible, and easier to route through tight conduit and ladder rack without the grounding requirements and impedance-matching constraints that come with STP or F/UTP. If your environment has controlled EMI levels — standard for most enterprise MDF/IDF rooms — UTP is the lower-friction choice.
- TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 compliance: Dual-standard certification means this trunk integrates cleanly into both North American TIA-structured cabling systems and international ISO-compliant installations. For organizations with global facilities on a unified cabling standard, this matters at audit and warranty time.
- UL Listed: UL listing confirms the cable assembly has been independently tested for fire safety and construction integrity — required for plenum and riser pathways in most US commercial building codes and often a hard procurement requirement for enterprise and government facilities.
- Pre-terminated QuickNet trunk assembly: Factory-terminated ends eliminate the performance risk of field termination and cut installation labor to connector insertion and lacing. In high-density deployments where a single improperly terminated connector can take down an entire link, factory assembly is a reliability argument, not just a convenience one.
- Blue jacket color: Color-coded identification allows operations teams to distinguish this cable type or zone from adjacent runs at a glance — critical in high-density cable management environments where pulling the wrong trunk during a maintenance window has real consequences.
- Fixed 49-foot length, single-pack: Right-sized for a defined run topology. Ordering to a precise length eliminates slack coils in trays (a fire hazard and airflow restriction) and ensures consistent link parameters across all ports in a structured deployment.
Integration and Compatibility
The QCRBCCB0002F049 is designed for use within Panduit's Panduit QuickNet structured cabling system, pairing with compatible QuickNet cassettes, modules, and zone distribution frames. The CAT6 UTP specification aligns with any IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), 802.3af/at PoE, and 802.3an (10GBASE-T) compliant switch or endpoint — meaning this trunk works with any standards-compliant active gear regardless of vendor. It integrates directly into structured cabling infrastructure frameworks following TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 channel models.
For PoE deployments — IP cameras, access control panels, wireless APs — this cable's CAT6 construction handles the thermal and current-carrying requirements of 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at (30W) PoE without the de-rating concerns that affect marginal CAT5e plant. Pair with a managed PoE switch for centralized power budgeting. If you're building out camera infrastructure, see the IP camera catalog for compatible endpoints. For planning your horizontal distribution, consult the structured cabling planning guide to validate run lengths and channel budgets before procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum supported data rate for the QCRBCCB0002F049?
A: The QCRBCCB0002F049 is rated for 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T) throughput. On a 49-foot run, which is well within the 10GBASE-T channel length limit of approximately 37 meters, it can also support 10 Gbps applications when used within a compliant channel architecture.
Q: Does this cable require grounding or shielding termination at the rack?
A: No. The QCRBCCB0002F049 uses UTP (unshielded twisted pair) construction. There is no foil or braid shield, so no ground bonding or drain wire management is required. This simplifies installation in standard enterprise environments with controlled EMI levels.
Q: What standards does the QCRBCCB0002F049 meet?
A: This cable is compliant with TIA-568-C.2 (North American structured cabling standard), ISO/IEC 11801 (international generic cabling standard), and is UL Listed for fire safety and construction requirements.
Q: Is the QCRBCCB0002F049 suitable for PoE applications?
A: Yes. CAT6 UTP construction supports IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at (30W) PoE without the de-rating concerns associated with CAT5e in high-power applications. This makes it suitable for powering IP cameras, access control readers, and wireless access points over the same run.
Q: Can this trunk cable be used in international deployments?
A: Yes. The dual TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 compliance means the QCRBCCB0002F049 meets both North American and international structured cabling standards, making it suitable for globally standardized enterprise cabling plants.
Q: Is the 49-foot length field-alterable or can it be ordered in custom lengths?
A: The QCRBCCB0002F049 is a factory-terminated, fixed-length assembly at 49 feet. Field cutting would void the pre-terminated assembly integrity. For different run lengths, specify the appropriate Panduit QuickNet trunk SKU matched to your actual topology measurements.
The detail I keep coming back to on the QCRBCCB0002F049 is the fixed 49-foot length paired with factory terminations — that combination is specifically valuable in data center horizontal distribution where run-length consistency directly affects channel performance uniformity across a switch's entire port population. When every link in a zone uses the same pre-tested assembly rather than field-terminated bulk, you eliminate the variance that makes some ports flaky and others fine, which is exactly the kind of inconsistency that's hard to diagnose after the ceiling tiles go back up.
Technical Highlights:
- 250 MHz CAT6 bandwidth: At 250 MHz, you have real headroom above the 1G requirement — on a 49-foot run you're well within 10GBASE-T range if the active gear ever needs it, so this trunk doesn't become a recabling project when you upgrade switches.
- UTP construction: No shield means no grounding infrastructure, no impedance bonding requirements, and easier routing through conduit and tray. In typical enterprise MDF/IDF rooms with standard EMI environments, UTP is the right call — STP complexity only pays off when you need it.
- TIA-568-C.2 + ISO/IEC 11801 dual compliance: Both standards on the same assembly means it drops into either a TIA-structured North American plant or an ISO-compliant international installation without re-specification — useful for enterprise customers managing cabling standards across multiple global sites.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 49-foot fixed length is a procurement discipline tool — measure your longest run in the zone first and confirm it's under 49 feet with bend radius accounted for. Ordering this SKU for a 50-foot run means a junction, and a junction means a performance compromise and a maintenance point.
- UTP is not the right choice in environments with heavy VFD (variable frequency drive) motor interference or dense fluorescent lighting runs in close proximity — in those cases, F/UTP or S/FTP construction handles EMI pickup that UTP cannot reject.
This trunk is best suited for structured build-outs in enterprise telecommunications rooms or data center horizontal distribution zones where run lengths are engineered in advance, installation labor cost is a line item, and channel performance consistency across every port matters — think 48-port ToR switch deployments, IP camera distribution frames, or access control zone wiring in multi-floor commercial buildings.
