Panduit PUO6AS04BL-G-S Category 6A 4-Pair 23AWG Bulk UTP Cable — 1000ft Pull Box

Overview

The Panduit PUO6AS04BL-G-S is a Category 6A, 4-pair, 23AWG unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) bulk cable rated for 500 MHz bandwidth and 10 Gbps data transmission — designed for structured cabling deployments in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and enterprise network backbones. This 1000-foot pull-box format is the standard purchasing unit for horizontal cabling runs during new construction or large-scale infrastructure refresh projects. Panduit's Panduit structured cabling line is purpose-built for permanent link installations where performance headroom and standards compliance are non-negotiable. The PUO6AS04BL-G-S (often searched as PUO6AS04BL G S) ships factory-new with no grey-market, no parallel imports.

Key Features

• 500 MHz Bandwidth: Category 6A doubles the frequency headroom of Cat6 (250 MHz), which matters in PoE++ environments where near-end crosstalk becomes a limiting factor at high temperatures — 500 MHz gives you genuine margin when bundled in a congested conduit or wire basket.
• 10 Gbps Data Rate: Supports 10GBase-T over the full 100-meter channel length. If you're feeding 10G-capable edge switches, access-layer aggregators, or high-density PoE network switches with multi-gig uplinks, this cable carries the load without requiring fiber for horizontal runs.
• 23AWG Conductor Gauge: Heavier than the 24AWG common in Cat5e/Cat6 — the added conductor mass reduces DC resistance and improves alien crosstalk rejection in high-density trays. This is the correct gauge for 10GBase-T permanent link compliance under TIA-568-C.2.
• 4-Pair Construction: All four pairs are active, enabling full-duplex 10G as well as 802.3bt PoE++ (Type 3/4) delivery over all pairs simultaneously. If you're running high-wattage PoE devices such as PTZ cameras, wireless APs, or IP intercoms, four-pair power delivery keeps individual pair temperatures within TIA limits.
• TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliance: Meeting both the North American (TIA) and international (ISO) Category 6A standards means this cable qualifies for channel certification with any major field tester — Fluke DSX-600, Ideal LanTEK IV, or equivalent. Certifiable links reduce punch-list exposure during owner acceptance testing.
• UL Listed: UL Listing confirms the jacket compound and construction have passed independent fire and safety testing, a mandatory requirement for plenum or riser installations under NEC Article 800 (verify the specific jacket rating for your plenum versus riser application against the product label and applicable fire code).
• 1000ft Pull-Box Format: The full-reel pull-box format minimizes mid-run splices and is compatible with standard cable-pulling equipment for structured cabling infrastructure projects. One box covers a typical floor plate of 15–20 horizontal runs at standard 50-foot average run lengths.

Integration and Compatibility

The PUO6AS04BL-G-S terminates with any standard Category 6A-rated keystone jack, patch panel, or field-terminated connector — including Panduit's own Mini-Com and NetKey modular systems. It is compatible with Cat6A patch panels and consolidation point connectors that conform to TIA-568-C.2 component requirements. For permanent link certification, pair with a Category 6A-rated patch cord (typically 5 meters or less at the patch panel and work area) to stay within the 100-meter channel specification.

This cable supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ delivery, which requires all four pairs to carry current — verify that downstream devices and patch panels are four-pair power compliant before specifying single-pair or legacy components in the channel. In high-density horizontal cable trays exceeding 24 cables bundled together, derate the channel per TIA-568-C.2 Annex E to account for thermal rise from PoE loads — the 500 MHz bandwidth overhead provides meaningful headroom in these scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the PUO6AS04BL-G-S suitable for 10GBase-T over a full 100-meter run?

A: Yes. The cable is rated Category 6A at 500 MHz with a 10 Gbps data rate, which meets the TIA-568-C.2 channel requirements for 10GBase-T at up to 100 meters when paired with Category 6A-rated connectors and patch cords. The channel must be properly certified to confirm compliance for each installed link.

Q: Does this cable support PoE++ (802.3bt) four-pair power delivery?

A: The 4-pair, 23AWG construction is designed to support all-pairs PoE delivery as required by 802.3bt. Consult TIA-568-C.2 Annex E guidelines for bundle derating when high-wattage PoE devices are deployed across dense cable trays.

Q: What standards does the PUO6AS04BL-G-S meet?

A: The cable is listed as meeting TIA-568-C.2 (North American Category 6A), ISO/IEC 11801 (international Category 6A), and is UL Listed. These are the primary compliance references for enterprise horizontal cabling certification.

Q: What is the bandwidth rating for this cable?

A: 500 MHz — the standard for Category 6A. This is double the 250 MHz rating of Category 6, providing meaningful margin against alien crosstalk and insertion loss, particularly in bundled or high-temperature conduit runs.

Q: Can the PUO6AS04BL-G-S be used in a plenum air-handling space?

A: UL Listed status confirms independent fire and safety testing, but plenum versus riser suitability depends on the specific jacket rating marked on the cable. Verify the CMP (plenum) or CMR (riser) designation on the cable jacket and product label before installing in plenum spaces, as NEC Article 800 requires the correct jacket classification for the installation environment.

Q: How many runs does a 1000-foot box typically cover?

A: At a typical average horizontal run length of 50 feet (including slack at both ends), one 1000-foot pull box covers approximately 15–20 drops. For longer runs or buildings with larger floor plates, calculate actual run averages from your cable schedule before ordering to avoid mid-project shortfalls.

Eden Phillips

The spec that gets overlooked on the PUO6AS04BL-G-S is the 23AWG conductor gauge — most integrators focus on the 500 MHz bandwidth headline and miss that the heavier gauge is what actually makes this cable compliant for 10GBase-T bundled runs. In a high-density cable tray carrying 802.3bt PoE loads, thinner 24AWG Cat6A can exceed TIA thermal thresholds before you hit the alien crosstalk limits, and that's where field certification failures show up months after punch-list close.

Technical Highlights:

• 500 MHz / 10 Gbps rating: Full Category 6A performance spec — doubles the bandwidth headroom of Cat6, which is the difference between a certifiable 10GBase-T channel at 100m and a marginal one that fails alien crosstalk testing in warm conduit.
• TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 dual compliance: Dual-standard compliance means field-certified links meet both the North American and international acceptance criteria — relevant for any project with international owner standards or multi-site portfolio requirements.
• 4-pair 23AWG construction for all-pairs PoE: The 4-pair geometry supports 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 delivery, spreading current across all pairs and keeping individual pair temperatures within TIA limits — important when powering 60W+ devices like multi-radio APs or high-wattage PTZ cameras from the same horizontal run.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 1000 feet per pull box, size your order against your cable schedule before the project starts — Cat6A is stiffer than Cat6 due to the 23AWG gauge and typically requires a slightly larger conduit fill allowance (plan for approximately 0.35-inch OD when doing conduit capacity math).
• UL Listed covers fire and safety construction, but the specific jacket rating (CMP for plenum, CMR for riser) must be verified from the cable label for NEC Article 800 compliance — do not assume plenum approval from UL Listing alone.

This cable is the right specification for a data center horizontal run or telecommunications room-to-floor-distribution project where 10GBase-T channel certification is a contract deliverable and PoE++ endpoint density is expected to grow — the 500 MHz headroom and 23AWG construction give the channel durable margin against both thermal and signal degradation over the installation's service life.