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Short blue Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 plugs at both ends

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation C6APC28-BL-01 1 ft Cat6a 28 AWG patch adapter

SKU CH-MGR3-BVK19 MPN C6APC28-BL-01

A 1 ft Cat6a patch adapter with 28 AWG stranded conductors, gold-plated RJ-45 connectors and snagless boots for 10 Gbit/s links

  • Weight0.08
  • Supports 10 Gbit/s speeds with Cat6a rating
  • Slim 28 AWG stranded cable bends easily in tight spaces
  • Snagless booted connectors protect tabs during frequent changes
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • RoHS compliant and backed by lifetime warranty

1 ft Cat6a 28 AWG patch adapter

This one-foot Category 6a adapter carries a 10 Gbit/s link between two RJ-45 male ends. Gold-plated contacts and 28 AWG stranded conductors keep insertion loss low. The snagless booted design adds strain relief for tight patch-panel or wallplate runs. It is RoHS compliant and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Installers who need a short, flexible jumper for high-density panels will appreciate the slim profile and snagless boot. Buyers who require shielded cabling for noisy environments should look elsewhere because this adapter has no shielding. It also does not suit runs longer than the supplied one-foot length.

Capacity and headroom

The adapter comfortably handles 10 Gbit/s Ethernet over its full one-foot span. Because it is unshielded, performance may degrade in strong electromagnetic fields or when bundled tightly with power cables. The 28 AWG stranded wire gives good flexibility but offers less mechanical ruggedness than thicker gauge alternatives.

Highlights

  • Supports 10 Gbit/s speeds with Cat6a rating
  • Slim 28 AWG stranded cable bends easily in tight spaces
  • Snagless booted connectors protect tabs during frequent changes
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • RoHS compliant and backed by lifetime warranty

Specifications

BrandBLACK BOX CORPORATION
Weight0.08
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size152 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What type of network ports must my equipment have for the RJ-45 male connectors on this Cat6a patch adapter to plug in?

Your switch, wall plate or patch panel needs standard RJ-45 female ports; each end of the 1 ft cable terminates in an RJ-45 male plug.

Will the 28 AWG stranded conductors and 10 Gbit/s rating work reliably with my existing Cat5e or Cat6 patch panels and switches?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible; the 28 AWG stranded wire and Cat6a specification interoperate with Cat5e and Cat6 hardware at the linked speed.

How can I verify the adapter is delivering the rated 10 Gbit/s performance after I connect it?

Run a cable certifier or a throughput test between the two linked devices; a sustained 10 Gbit/s result confirms the patch adapter is performing to spec.

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