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Purple ultra-slim Cat6a Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors, 3ft length, 4.0mm jacket

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 3ft Cat6a Slim Ethernet Cable Purple 28AWG 10 Gigabit 500MHz

SKU CH-QT8C-V5Q2F

A slim 4.0 mm Cat6a patch cable supporting 10 Gbit/s at 500 MHz over 100 m with 28 AWG bare copper and gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length3 ft.
  • ColorPurple

Length 3ft

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gigabit speeds at 500 MHz over 100 metres
  • Slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and boosts airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50‑micron gold contacts for clean signals
  • Snagless boot protects the clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for easy upgrades

High-density patching

The Cable Leader 3ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable is a 10 Gigabit LAN patch cord built to the Cat6a standard. Its 28AWG bare copper conductors and 4.0mm jacket make it suitable for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets where space and airflow are limited. The cable terminates in 8P8C RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for low-resistance connections.

Sustained 10GBASE-T performance

The cable supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz, maintaining signal integrity over the full Cat6a channel length rather than just a short burst. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e allows a drop-in upgrade without replacing existing infrastructure. The 4 twisted pairs and gold-plated contacts reduce crosstalk and corrosion risk during continuous operation in busy server rooms.

Pre-installation checks

Verify that your patch panel ports, keystone jacks and rack cable managers can accommodate the 4.0mm outer diameter, which is thinner than standard 6.9mm Cat6a cords. Confirm that the 3ft length matches the required run between devices in your rack or cabinet. The transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip, but ensure adjacent cables do not exert excessive pull on the connectors during routing.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit speeds at 500 MHz over 100 metres
  • Slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and boosts airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50‑micron gold contacts for clean signals
  • Snagless boot protects the clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for easy upgrades

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length3 ft.
ColorPurple
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Does the 4.0 mm jacket generate extra heat in a fully loaded rack?

The slim 4.0 mm jacket improves airflow around switches and servers, reducing heat buildup in dense deployments.

What equipment must I already have to use this cable?

Any device with an RJ45 port — switch, router, patch panel, keystone jack, PoE device, server or NAS — will accept the cable.

Will the 28 AWG conductors work with my older Cat6 patch panel?

Yes, the cable is fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade without changing existing equipment.

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