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Purple 12ft Cat6a Ethernet cable with ultra-slim 4.0mm jacket and clear snagless boots

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 12ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable Purple 28AWG 4.0mm Slim

SKU CH-QG5N-BBQ4T

A 12 ft Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm jacket that supports 10 Gigabit speeds up to 100 m at 500 MHz

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length12 ft.
  • ColorPurple

Length 12ft

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gigabit speeds at 500MHz for high-bandwidth networks
  • Ultra-slim 4.0mm jacket saves space in dense racks
  • 28AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts ensures signal integrity
  • Snagless boot protects locking clip during frequent re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Ultra-Slim 10 Gigabit Patch Cable

This 12-foot Cat6a cable delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in a 4.0 mm outer diameter that is far thinner than standard 6.9 mm cords. The purple jacket and 28 AWG bare copper conductors make it a drop-in upgrade for any RJ45 network without replacing existing switches or patch panels. It is built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets where space and airflow are at a premium.

Thermal and Power Behaviour

The unshielded UTP design and slim 28 AWG conductors carry 10GBASE-T signals up to 100 meters at 500 MHz with minimal resistive heating in normal operation. Because the thin jacket improves airflow around dense bundles, equipment fans move air more efficiently and rack temperatures stay lower. Power-over-Ethernet devices draw current through the gold-plated contacts without generating noticeable warmth along the cable run.

Build Quality and Daily Handling

Each end terminates in an 8P8C RJ45 plug with 50-micron gold-plated contacts and a transparent slim snagless boot that protects the locking clip during frequent re-patching. The four twisted pairs and bare copper construction meet RoHS, UL (E305668) and ETL Verified requirements for commercial installations. The flexible 4.0 mm jacket allows tight bend radii behind crowded panels while the purple colour simplifies cable identification in multi-service environments.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit speeds at 500MHz for high-bandwidth networks
  • Ultra-slim 4.0mm jacket saves space in dense racks
  • 28AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts ensures signal integrity
  • Snagless boot protects locking clip during frequent re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length12 ft.
ColorPurple
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 12ft Cat6a cable in a high-density patch panel without damaging the 4.0mm jacket?

Route the slim 4.0mm cable through the panel using the transparent snagless boot to protect the locking clip; avoid sharp bends tighter than the cable's natural curve and do not exceed the 100m channel limit for 10GBASE-T at 500MHz.

What maintenance will the 28AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts need over time?

Inspect the snagless boots and locking clips during re-patching; reseat connectors if intermittent errors appear, and keep the 4 twisted pairs free from tight kinks that could degrade the 500MHz signal margin.

What is the first performance limit I will hit when running 10GBASE-T continuously through this 12ft purple patch cord?

The 100m Cat6a channel limit for 10GBASE-T at 500MHz is the governing constraint; the 12ft length adds minimal insertion loss, so sustained throughput is limited by the overall link budget, not the cord itself.

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