Panduit FC-ICC/P3MBU Pan-Net® Category 6A UTP Splice Connector

The Panduit FC-ICC/P3MBU is a Category 6A UTP splice connector engineered for field repair, cable extension, and structured cabling installations where mid-run terminations are required. Built to exceed ANSI/TIA Category 6A and ISO Class EA performance standards, this inline coupler maintains 10GBASE-T signal integrity across the splice point while supporting PoE++ applications up to 100 watts. The blue housing provides immediate visual identification in cable management systems, and UL 94 V-0 flammability rating ensures compliance with plenum and riser installation codes. Integrators working on enterprise networks, data centers, or PoE-intensive deployments rely on this connector to restore damaged runs or extend copper links without performance degradation.

Key Features

Exceeds ANSI/TIA Category 6A and ISO Class EA performance requirements when terminated to Panduit Cat 6A UTP cable

Supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (Type 3 and Type 4) applications up to 100 watts for high-power devices

UL 94 V-0 flammability rating for plenum and riser cable installations

Blue color-coded housing for instant cable identification and documentation compliance

Meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and IEC-60603-7 standards

RoHS compliant for environmentally responsible installations

Field technicians encounter cable damage during renovations, accidental cuts during adjacent work, or discovery of manufacturing defects post-installation. The FC-ICC/P3MBU provides a permanent repair solution that maintains the original cable's Category 6A performance without requiring a complete home run replacement. The connector accepts terminated Cat 6A plugs on both ends, creating an inline coupling point that preserves the cable's 500 MHz bandwidth and alien crosstalk performance. This is critical in 10GBASE-T networks where any impedance mismatch or insertion loss spike can force the link to fall back to 1000BASE-T speeds. The connector's IDC termination design ensures gas-tight connections that resist oxidation over the 15+ year lifespan typical of structured cabling warranties. PoE++ capability to 100 watts makes this connector suitable for splicing runs that feed PTZ cameras, LED lighting panels, or 802.11ax access points—devices that would otherwise require separate power drops. The UL 94 V-0 flammability rating allows use in air-handling spaces without the need for conduit, matching the rating of plenum-rated cable jackets and maintaining continuous code compliance across the entire cable assembly.

Blue color coding aligns with TIA-606-C administration standards for horizontal cabling, helping installers maintain visual consistency in cross-connect fields and telecom rooms. The 118.1-inch overall length specification indicates the connector ships as part of a cable assembly or bulk reel configuration, though the carton quantity of 10 units suggests individual connectors packaged for field installation. When deploying Category 6A infrastructures in healthcare, finance, or government facilities where cable certification and documentation are mandatory, the FC-ICC/P3MBU's compliance with ANSI/TIA-1096-A and IEC-60603-7 ensures the splice point will pass fluke testing and support the building's 25-year cabling warranty. Integrators extending existing Cat 6A runs to accommodate office reconfigurations or adding drops in retrofit scenarios use this connector to bridge the gap without pulling entirely new cables—a labor savings that pays for the component cost in the first hour of avoided installation time.