Panduit STP6X6MBL Cat 6a Copper Patch Cord

Product Description

The PANDUIT STP6X6MBL is a Category 6a shielded copper patch cord designed for high-density structured cabling installations. It provides the bandwidth and performance headroom required for 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications over copper, making it a reliable choice for data centers, telecommunications rooms, and enterprise network environments. Licensed low-voltage technicians and network cabling installers use this cord to connect patch panels to switches or to patch active equipment in structured cabling systems. The blue jacket aids in visual cable management and port identification across high-density patch panels.

This patch cord is suited for use in commercial and enterprise environments where Category 6a performance is specified. Typical applications include structured cabling horizontal links, equipment room cross-connects, and data center top-of-rack connections. It is sold as an individual unit and is appropriate wherever a Cat 6a shielded patch cord is called for in the cabling design.

Key Features

• Category 6a rating supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• Shielded construction helps reduce alien crosstalk in high-density installations
• Blue jacket for straightforward visual identification and cable management
• Sold as a single unit for flexible quantity purchasing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use patch cord for Category 6a shielded structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 standards. Power down or follow lockout/tagout procedures on active equipment before connecting or disconnecting patch cords in live panels. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius of the cable to maintain signal integrity. Do not overtighten cable management ties, as compression can degrade shielded cable performance.