Panduit NK6APC10M Cat6a Patch Cord

Product Description

The PANDUIT NK6APC10M is a Cat6a patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise network environments. Built to the NetKey product line standard, this patch cord supports high-speed data transmission at Category 6A performance levels, making it suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications. It carries a CM (Communications Multipurpose) cable rating, indicating suitability for general commercial building horizontal runs and patch bay use. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers for this type of component.

This patch cord is appropriate for use in horizontal cabling runs, patch panels, and equipment connections within data centers, server rooms, and commercial office environments. The Cat6a rating supports 10GBase-T applications up to the maximum channel length defined by TIA-568-C.2-1 and ISO 11801 standards. It fits into any standard RJ45 port compliant with Cat6a requirements and is sold individually as a single unit.

Key Features

• Cat6a performance rating supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission
• CM-rated jacket suitable for commercial building environments
• Part of the PANDUIT NetKey structured cabling system
• Standard RJ45 connectors on both ends for universal compatibility
• Sold as a single unit for straightforward inventory management

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit patch cord for Cat6a-compliant RJ45 patch panels, wall jacks, and network equipment ports in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and network installers handle this type of patch cord. Power down or log off any active network ports before replacing a patch cord in a live production environment to avoid data disruption. No special tooling is required for patch cord termination at the port level. Follow TIA-568 standards and local building codes for cable routing and bundling practices.