Panduit Cat6A Shielded Patch Cord, 10ft, Blue

The Panduit STP6X10BL is a 10-foot shielded Cat6A patch cord terminated with RJ45 connectors on both ends, designed to deliver reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in demanding enterprise data center and campus environments. The cord's shielded twisted-pair (S/FTP or F/UTP) construction provides robust electromagnetic interference rejection, making it well suited for high-density top-of-rack switch deployments where adjacent cable runs and power feeds can introduce noise that degrades signal integrity on unshielded media.

Built to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Cat6A specifications, the STP6X10BL supports 10GBase-T operation at frequencies up to 500 MHz across the full 100-meter channel, and the shielding layer further ensures consistent alien crosstalk (AXT) mitigation without relying solely on cable separation or channel design margins. The blue jacket color enables straightforward visual port identification and structured color-coded patching schemes across patch panels and switch ports, reducing the risk of mis-patching during moves, adds, and changes.

The cord is also fully compliant with IEEE 802.3bt and earlier PoE standards, making it appropriate for powering high-wattage endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP surveillance cameras, and VoIP devices over a shared cabling infrastructure. Panduit's TX6A-SD series manufacturing standards govern the termination quality and strain-relief geometry of the modular plug, ensuring consistent insertion/extraction cycles and maintaining the shielding continuity from plug to plug throughout the cable's service life.

Ideal for

• 10GBase-T top-of-rack server connections in hyperconverged and blade server deployments where cable density demands reliable AXT suppression
• High-wattage PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) device connections, including Wi-Fi 6/6E access points and PTZ IP cameras requiring up to 90 W over structured cabling
• Data center interconnects between patch panels and ToR switches in environments subject to elevated EMI from UPS systems, PDUs, or adjacent power cabling
• Healthcare and industrial network closets where shielded cabling is mandated by facility standards or required to meet IEC 60601 electromagnetic environment guidelines
• Color-coded structured cabling systems in enterprise MDF/IDF rooms where blue jacket designation identifies a specific VLAN, floor, or service tier
• Laboratory and broadcast environments requiring deterministic signal performance and shielded runs to prevent interference from RF-generating equipment

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.