Panduit STP6X18GR Cat 6a Copper Patch Cord 18 Inch Green

Product Description

The PANDUIT STP6X18GR is a Cat 6a shielded copper patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and enterprise network environments. Measuring 18 inches in length, it provides a short, reliable connection between patch panels and active equipment or between adjacent rack-mounted devices. Cat 6a cabling supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at full 100-meter channel distances and reduces alien crosstalk compared to Cat 6 cabling. This patch cord ships in a green jacket color for easy visual identification and lane management in high-density patching environments. It is typically installed by low-voltage cabling technicians and network infrastructure professionals.

This patch cord is suited for high-density patch panels in enterprise LAN environments, server rooms, and data center cabling infrastructure where short runs are required between horizontal cross-connect and equipment ports. Green jacket color aids in color-coded patching schemes, making it straightforward to distinguish specific circuit groups or VLAN segments at a glance. The 18-inch length is commonly used for same-rack or adjacent-unit connections where cable management space is limited.

Key Features

• Cat 6a rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance up to 500 MHz bandwidth
• Shielded construction reduces alien crosstalk and electromagnetic interference in high-density environments
• 18-inch length suited for short intra-rack connections
• Green jacket for visual circuit identification and color-coded patching
• Copper conductor construction for reliable signal transmission

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use patch cord compatible with Cat 6a shielded patch panels and RJ45 keystone jacks meeting TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801 structured cabling standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians or qualified network infrastructure personnel. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management hardware. Verify that both termination points are Cat 6a shielded (STP) rated to maintain the shielded channel integrity. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius and do not overtighten hook-and-loop cable ties, as both can degrade high-frequency performance.