Panduit STP6X12BL Copper Patch Cord Cat 6a Blue

Product Description

The PANDUIT STP6X12BL is a Cat 6a copper patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise network environments. Built to Category 6a specifications, it supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it a reliable choice for high-density data centers, server rooms, and telecommunications closets. The blue jacket color simplifies cable management and port identification. Network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors install this cord to connect patch panels to switches, or end devices to wall ports.

This patch cord is suited for horizontal and equipment-room cabling applications where Cat 6a performance is required. Typical installations include data center top-of-rack switch connections, structured cabling patch fields in commercial buildings, and any run where backward compatibility with Cat 6 and Cat 5e infrastructure is needed. The blue jacket aids color-coded administration schemes in high-port-count environments.

Key Features

• Category 6a rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• Copper conductor construction for reliable signal transmission
• Blue jacket for color-coded cable plant administration
• Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction for noise rejection in high-interference environments
• Sold individually as a single unit for precise quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord compatible with Cat 6a shielded patch panels, keystone jacks, and RJ45 ports in structured cabling systems built to TIA-568-C.2-1 or ISO/IEC 11801 standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed low-voltage cabling technicians or network infrastructure professionals. Ensure shielded patch panels and jacks are properly bonded to ground to take full advantage of the STP shielding; an ungrounded shield can increase rather than reduce interference. Avoid sharp bends tighter than the minimum bend radius and do not exceed the maximum pull tension during routing. Follow ANSI/TIA-568 guidelines for patch cord length limits within the channel.