Panduit STP6X19RD Copper Patch Cord Cat 6a

Product Description

The PANDUIT STP6X19RD is a Cat 6a copper patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and industrial network environments. Cat 6a cabling supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making this patch cord a reliable choice for high-density data center patching, horizontal cable terminations, and equipment room connections. Licensed low-voltage technicians and network infrastructure installers are the primary tradespeople who specify and install this type of patch cord. The shielded construction indicated by the STP designation provides additional protection against electromagnetic interference in demanding environments.

This patch cord is suited for use in structured cabling systems that require shielded twisted pair performance, including enterprise network closets, data centers, and commercial buildings where Cat 6a is the installed horizontal cabling standard. It terminates network equipment such as switches, patch panels, servers, and access points. The cord ships as a single unit and is appropriate for both new installations and maintenance replacement of existing patch cord runs.

Key Features

• Cat 6a performance supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction reduces electromagnetic interference
• Copper conductor construction ensures reliable signal transmission
• Single-unit packaging supports precise inventory management for installation projects
• Pre-terminated ends allow for immediate deployment without field termination

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord for use with Cat 6a shielded structured cabling systems and compatible shielded RJ45 patch panels and network equipment ports.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed low-voltage or network cabling technicians following TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Shielded patch cords require properly grounded shielded patch panels and jacks to maintain system shielding integrity — do not mix shielded patch cords with unshielded termination hardware. Avoid sharp bends beyond the minimum bend radius and do not cinch cable ties so tightly that the jacket deforms. Power down connected equipment before swapping active patch cords in sensitive network environments where hot-swap is not supported.