TX6A™ 10Gig™

Shielded Copper Cable – F/UTP S P E C I F I CAT I O N S H E E T

specifications
Category 6A cable shall be constructed of 23 AWG copper conductors TX6A™ 10Gig ™
with PE insulation. The copper conductors shall be twisted in pairs and Shielded Copper Cable - F/UTP
separated by an integrated pair separator. All four pairs shall be
surrounded by an overall metallic foil shield within a low smoke zero LSZH: PFZ6X04*
halogen jacket. The TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper Cable must be
installed as part of a complete TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper TX6A 10Gig
™ ™

Cabling System to achieve 10GBASE-T certified performance. Shielded Jack Module

Jack module: CJS6X88TGY

TX6A™ 10Gig ™
technical information Shielded Patch Cords

Electrical Certified channel performance in a 4-connector configuration up to Meters: STP6X**MIG

performance: 100 meters and exceeds the requirements of ISO 11801 Class EA and Feet: STP6X***IG
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A standards for supporting 10GBASE-T
transmission over twisted-pair cabling systems as part of the Panduit® Mini-Com ® Angled All Metal
TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper Cabling System Shielded Modular Patch Panels
Certified component performance up to 100 meters and meets or exceeds 24-port, 1 RU: CPA24BLY
the component requirement of the IEC 61156-5 and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
Category 6A standards for supporting 10GBASE-T transmission over 48-port, 2 RU: CPA48BLY
twisted-pair cabling systems 72-port, 2 RU: CPA72BLY

Conductors/ 23 AWG solid bare copper wire covered by PE insulation Mini-Com ® Flat All Metal Shielded
insulators: Modular Patch Panels
Flame rating: IEC 60332-3-25 (-3d), IEC 60754-1 and -2, 61034-2, NBN C 30-004 (F2) 24-port, 1 RU: CP24BLY
EN 50575: Euroclass Dca - s2, d2, a1 48-port, 2 RU: CP48BLY
Installation tension: 110 N (25 lbf ) maximum 72-port, 2 RU: CP72BLY
Temperature rating: -20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 167°F) during installation and operation Cable Prep Tools
Cable jacket: LSZH Wire
snipping tool: CWST
Cable diameter: 7.3mm (0.287 in.) nominal
Wire
Cable weight: 16 kg/305m (35 lbs./1000 ft.) stripping tool: CJAST
Packaging: 305m or 500m on a reel
Package tested to ISTA Procedure 1A *Color and length
Replace * with BU-CEG (Blue) or WH-CEG
(White) to designate color in a Euro pallet of
key features and benefits 18 reels, 305m each.
Replace * with BU-CED (Blue) or WH-CED
(White) to designate color in a Euro pallet of
Integrated Separates pairs for exceptional cable performance 12 reels, 500m each.
pair divider
**For lengths 1 to 10 meters (increments of one
Overall foil shield Provides superior structural integrity and reduces low frequency meter) and 1.5, 2.5, 15, 20 meters, change the
external interference to ensure exceptional cable performance at all length designation in the part number to
swept frequencies up to 500 MHz desired length. For standard cable colors other
than IG (International Gray) substitute IG suffix
Internal drain wire Facilitates means of grounding the cable and provides for efficient with BL (Black), BU (Blue), GR (Green),
performance and protection of network investment RD (Red), YL (Yellow), OR (Orange), or
VL (Violet) to the end of the part number.
Descending length Easy identification of remaining cable reduces installation time and For example, the part number for a blue,
cable markings cable scrap 15-meter patch cord is STP6X15MBU.
Reel packaging Supplied 305m (1000 ft.) or 500m (1640 ft.) to a reel ***For lengths 3 to 20 feet (increments of one
foot) and 25, 30, 35, 40 feet, change the length
designation in the part number to desired
applications length. For standard cable colors other than
IG (International Gray) substitute IG suffix with
BL (Black), BU (Blue), GR (Green), RD (Red),
TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper Cable is a Usage of the TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper YL (Yellow), OR (Orange), or VL (Violet) to the
component of the Panduit® TX6A™ 10Gig™ Cabling System include high bandwidth end of the part number. For example, the part
number for a blue, 15-foot patch cord is
Shielded Copper Cabling System. This applications within data centers and connections
STP6X15BU.
end-to-end system provides a cost-effective to high-end workstations such as:
medium for ensuring that network bandwidth
needs are easily met today and tomorrow. • 10GBASE-T Ethernet
The shielded cabling system provides high • Data Center applications
performance, excellent EMI suppression, and • Virtual business management applications
aids in secure data transmission. The Panduit
solution helps ensure organizations efficiently
and reliably meet their data transmission needs.

w w w. p an d uit .co m
TX6A™ 10Gig™ Shielded Copper Cable – F/UTP

Mechanical Test
Ultimate Breaking Strength >400 N (90 lbf.)
8 x cable diameter during installation
Minimum Bend Radius 4 x cable diameter during operation
Electrical Test
DC Resistance <9.38 ohm per 100m (328 ft.)
DC Resistance Unbalance <5%
Mutual Capacitance <5.6 nF per 100m (328 ft.) at 1 Khz
Capacitance Unbalance <300 pF per 100m (328 ft.) at 1 kHz
Characteristic Impedance 100 Ohm +/-15% up to 100 MHz
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) ca. 65% nominal
Operating Voltage, Maximum 80V

Conductor
Insulator

Conductor
Wire
Foil
Shield
Pair
Divider

Drain
Wire

Jacket

WORLDWIDE SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES OFFICES

PANDUIT CANADA PANDUIT EUROPE LTD. PANDUIT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. PANDUIT JAPAN PANDUIT LATIN AMERICA PANDUIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Phone: 800.777.3300 London, UK Republic of Singapore Tokyo, Japan Guadalajara, Mexico Victoria, Australia
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Phone: 44.20.8601.7200 Phone: 65.6305.7575 Phone: 81.3.6863.6000 Phone: 52.33.3777.6000 Phone: 61.3.9794.9020

For a copy of Panduit product warranties, log on to www.panduit.com/warranty

For more information

©2017 Panduit Corp.
Visit us at www.panduit.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
COSP334--WW-ENG
Contact Customer Service by email: [email protected] Replaces WW-COSP187
or by phone: 800.777.3300 6/2017