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Gray ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable with transparent snagless RJ45 boots, 10ft length

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 10ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable Slim 4.0mm 28AWG Gray

SKU CH-2V48-JCSN5

A 10ft Cat6a patch cable with a slim 4.0mm jacket and 28AWG conductors for high-density 10 Gigabit networking

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length10 ft.
  • ColorGray

Length 10ft

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Color Gray

  • 10 Gb/s speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • Slim 4.0 mm jacket improves rack airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Slim Cat6a patch cable for dense racks

The Cable Leader 10ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable is a 10 gigabit LAN patch cord built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets. Its ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket is far thinner than standard 6.9 mm Cat6a cords, so more cables fit per rack unit and airflow improves across switches and servers. The gray 28AWG bare copper construction uses four twisted pairs with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts for low-resistance connections. A transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip during routing and re-patching.

Sustained 10GBASE-T performance at 500MHz

The cable meets the Cat6a standard and supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz, delivering consistent throughput for long runs in busy server rooms. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e makes it a drop-in upgrade without changing existing equipment. The 28AWG bare copper conductors and tight twist ratios maintain signal integrity and reduce crosstalk under continuous load. UL (E305668) and ETL verification plus RoHS compliance confirm the build quality for sustained professional use.

4.0 mm outer diameter decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 4.0 mm jacket diameter. If your patch panel, server rack or data center cabinet needs the maximum number of cables per rack unit and the tightest bend radii behind dense hardware, this slim profile is the deciding factor. Installers who can use standard 6.9 mm Cat6a cords gain no density advantage here. Buyers who need a shielded cable for noisy industrial environments should look elsewhere because this cable is unshielded UTP.

Highlights

  • 10 Gb/s speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • Slim 4.0 mm jacket improves rack airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length10 ft.
ColorGray
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Does the 4.0 mm slim jacket reduce heat build-up when the cable runs continuously in a dense server rack?

The 4.0 mm outer diameter improves airflow around switches and servers in high-density racks, helping to lower operating temperatures during all-day use.

What RJ45-equipped devices must I already have for this 10 ft Cat6a patch cable to function?

You need any switch, router, patch panel, keystone jack, PoE device, server or NAS with standard RJ45 ports; the cable is a drop-in upgrade for existing Cat6 or Cat5e links.

Will this 28 AWG Cat6a cable work reliably alongside my older Cat6 and Cat5e patch cords in the same rack?

Yes, it is fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e at 500 MHz, so it can sit beside legacy cords without signal issues.

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