Panduit NK6APC1M NetKey® Cat 6A 1m UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit NK6APC1M is a 1-meter Cat 6A UTP patch cord engineered for high-density commercial installations where cable management, performance, and PoE power delivery matter. Built on 26 AWG stranded copper with Panduit's patented tangle-free latch and slender strain relief boot, this cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance and full PoE++ compatibility (802.3bt Type 4, 100W) in a form factor that won't jam patch panels or block adjacent ports. Security integrators use it to connect IP cameras, PoE access points, and high-throughput NVR uplinks where space is tight and moves/adds/changes are frequent.

Key Features

• Cat 6A performance — exceeds TIA-568-C.2 and ISO 11801 Class EA at 500 MHz, supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet
• PoE++ ready — supports IEEE 802.3af/at and proposed 802.3bt Type 3/4 applications (up to 100W)
• Patented tangle-free latch — prevents snags during installation and simplifies frequent reconnections
• Slender strain relief boot — enables high-density patching without blocking adjacent ports
• 26 AWG stranded conductor — flexible construction optimized for patch cord applications and repeated flexing
• 100% performance tested — every cord verified for wiremap, NEXT, and return loss before shipping
• CM/LSZH rated — complies with commercial building codes and low-smoke requirements
• cULus listed and RoHS compliant — meets North American safety standards and environmental directives

The NK6APC1M uses 26 AWG stranded unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) cable terminated with Panduit's enhanced performance modular plugs. Gold-plated contacts (50 microinches) ensure reliable signal integrity across the 500 MHz bandwidth required for 10GBASE-T and high-definition video applications. The integral pair manager inside each plug maintains twist geometry right up to the termination point, minimizing crosstalk and return loss. This construction exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A channel requirements when used with compatible keystone jacks and patch panels, and it's backward compatible with Cat 5e and Cat 6 infrastructure for mixed-generation deployments. The stranded conductor design tolerates the repeated flexing and repositioning common in work area outlets and equipment racks, while maintaining electrical performance across the full 500 MHz spectrum.

In surveillance and access control installations, the NK6APC1M connects PoE+ cameras, door controllers, and intercoms to edge switches without voltage drop concerns — the 26 AWG conductor safely carries IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 power (100W) over the 1-meter distance, and the stranded construction tolerates repeated flexing during service or device repositioning. The tangle-free latch design eliminates the frustration of snagged cables in dense 48-port patch panels, and the off-white color matches standard Panduit infrastructure for consistent rack appearance. IT and datacenter teams rely on the same cord for 10G switch-to-switch interconnects, SAN fabric uplinks, and high-throughput workstation drops where full Cat 6A performance is non-negotiable. The 1-meter length is ideal for horizontal patch panel to switch connections, server NIC to top-of-rack switch links, and camera to midspan PoE injector runs where excess cable creates management problems.

The CM/LSZH jacket meets commercial plenum-equivalent requirements while producing minimal smoke and halogen emissions in fire conditions — critical for occupied spaces and jurisdictions with strict building codes. The off-white color integrates with standard structured cabling color schemes, and the slender 5.5mm boot diameter allows finger access to adjacent ports even in fully populated 48-port 1U patch panels. Panduit's tangle-free latch uses a flexible protective shield that deflects away from snag points during cable pulls, yet releases with normal thumb pressure — reducing the trap-and-break failures common with traditional latch designs on job sites where techs are pulling bundles through tight pathways.

Panduit's NetKey system delivers the build quality and third-party verification that commercial integrators stake their reputation on. Every NK6APC1M cord ships with 100% factory testing for wiremap continuity, near-end crosstalk (NEXT), and return loss, backed by Panduit's cULus listing (UL 1863, CSA C22.2) and compliance with FCC Part 68 (ANSI/TIA-1096-A) and IEC 60603-7 mechanical standards. The result: predictable, spec-grade performance on jobs where callback costs and liability matter more than unit price.