Panduit NK6APC10M NetKey Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord
The Panduit NK6APC10M is a 10-meter Cat 6A UTP patch cord designed for high-density enterprise network deployments where 10GBASE-T performance, reliable PoE delivery, and cable management matter. Built with 26 AWG stranded copper and Panduit's patented tangle-free latch, this cord handles frequent moves, adds, and changes without the snags that slow down installs in crowded patch panels and switches.
Key Features
- Cat 6A performance — exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements at swept frequencies up to 500 MHz
- Patented tangle-free latch — prevents snags during cable pulls and provides easy release in tight spaces
- 26 AWG stranded construction — flexible enough for tight bends, durable enough for daily handling
- 100% performance tested — wiremap, NEXT, and return loss verified per unit
- Supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (Type 3 and Type 4) — up to 90W power delivery for high-demand edge devices
- Slender strain relief boot — saves space in high-port-count switch environments
- CM/LSZH jacket — meets commercial building fire codes and low-smoke requirements
Cat 6A channels support 10GBASE-T Ethernet at full 100-meter distance, backwards compatible with Gigabit and Fast Ethernet. The NK6APC10M's stranded conductor design tolerates the flexing that patch cords see during installation and troubleshooting, while the integral pair manager inside each plug maintains geometry through termination. Gold-plated contacts (50 microinches) resist oxidation over the life of the install. When you're running PoE++ to 802.3bt access points, PTZ cameras, or building automation controllers, this cord delivers the 90W budget without the voltage drop that thinner-gauge cables introduce.
High-density installs — 48-port switches, wall-mount patch panels, shallow-depth network cabinets — demand patch cords that route cleanly and release without tools. Panduit's tangle-free latch sits flush against the plug body, so cords don't hook on adjacent cables when you pull them through cable managers. The slender boot gives you the finger clearance you need when 24 or 48 ports are populated edge-to-edge. Off-white jacket provides a neutral color option for mixed-vendor environments.
Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A channel requirements and meets ISO 11801 Class EA component specs. RoHS compliant. cULus Listed under UL 1863 and CAN/CSA-C22.2. The 10-meter length covers floor-to-ceiling cable drops, cross-room connections, and mid-rack patch panel to top-of-rack switch runs in enterprise wiring closets and server rooms.
