The Panduit TX6A 10Gig UTP Cat6A Cable delivers exceptional 10GBASE-T Ethernet performance with innovative Vari-MaTriX HD Technology. This plenum-rated cable provides superior alien crosstalk suppression while maintaining the smallest diameter in its class, making it ideal for high-density data center applications and network upgrades. Designed for future-proof installations, this Cat6A cable exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class EA standards with certified performance up to 100 meters.
Product Specifications
Cable Type: Category 6A/Class EA UTP Copper Cable
Part Number: PUP6AHD04BU-G (Blue)
Conductor: 23 AWG solid copper with FEP insulation
Cable Diameter: 0.230 in. (5.8mm) nominal
Temperature Rating: -4°F to 221°F (-20°C to 105°C) operating
Installation Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Jacket Material: Flame retardant PVC (CMP Plenum rated)
Weight: 30.0 lbs/1000 ft (13.6 kg/305m)
Packaging: 1000 ft (305m) reel
Flame Rating: NFPA 262 compliant
Key Features and Benefits
Vari-MaTriX HD Technology: Revolutionary metallic tape design with varying segment lengths minimizes cable diameter while delivering best-in-class PSANEXT and PSAACRF suppression. Maintains UTP electromagnetic interference immunity.
High Density Design: Compact 0.230-inch diameter maximizes fill capacity in existing pathways, enabling efficient Cat6 to Cat6A upgrades without infrastructure changes.
Extended Temperature Range: Operates reliably up to 105°C (221°F), perfect for high-density cabinets and large cable bundles running PoE+ applications.
Superior Headroom Warranty: Provides highest worst-case margins above industry standards for both electrical and alien crosstalk performance, ensuring long-term reliability.
PoE/PoH Compliant: Fully supports IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet applications. UL PoH certified per UL4299.
Applications
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10GBASE-T Ethernet networks and backbone aggregation
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Data Center Virtualization and I/O consolidation
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High-Speed Computing and parallel processing environments
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Network Interconnect consolidation projects
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Enterprise Upgrades from Category 6 systems
Technical Performance
Standards Compliance: Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements
Frequency Range: Swept up to 650 MHz
Channel Performance: Certified up to 100 meters in 4-connector configuration
DC Resistance: <9.38 Ohm per 328 ft (100m)
Characteristic Impedance: 100 Ohm ±15% up to 100 MHz
Mutual Capacitance: <5.6 nF per 328 ft at 1 kHz
Velocity of Propagation: 70% nominal
Maximum Operating Voltage: 80V
Construction Details
Four-pair twisted copper construction with 23 AWG solid conductors and FEP plenum insulation. The innovative Vari-MaTriX metallic tape surrounds all pairs, engineered with segments of varying lengths to optimize performance. Flame-retardant PVC jacket provides plenum-grade fire safety compliance.
Installation Specifications:
- Maximum tension: 25 lbf (110 N)
- Minimum bend radius: 4x cable diameter
- Ultimate breaking strength: >90 lbf (400 N)
- UL Listed CMP-LP rated
Available in Blue (BU), White (WH), International Gray (IG), and Yellow (YL). Part of the complete TX6A 10Gig Copper Cabling System for end-to-end network performance.
