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Orange Cat6a patch cable, 4 ft, ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket, clear snagless boots, RJ45 plugs

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 4ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable Orange 28AWG 4.0mm 10 Gigabit 500MHz

SKU CH-4XJ1-W31DH

A 4 ft Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm slim jacket for 10 Gbps up to 100 m at 500 MHz

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length4 ft.
  • ColorOrange

Length 4ft

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Color Orange

  • 10 Gigabit speed at 500 MHz for high-bandwidth networks
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and improves airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts for reliable signal integrity
  • Snagless boot protects the locking clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Slim Cat6a Patch Cable for Dense Racks

The Cable Leader 4ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable is an ultra-slim orange patch cord built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data centre cabinets. Its 4.0 mm jacket is far thinner than standard 6.9 mm Cat6a cords, saving space and improving airflow. The cable supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz and is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e.

Ideal for Tight Cabinets, Not for Heavy-Duty Runs

Network engineers fitting many links into crowded rack units benefit from the slim 28AWG design and snagless boots that keep bundles tidy during moves, adds and changes. Installers who need shielded construction for noisy industrial environments or a thicker jacket for long horizontal runs pulling through conduit should look at a different cable type.

4.0 mm Jacket Decides Fit in Crowded Panels

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 4.0 mm outer diameter. It dictates how many cables fit per rack unit, how tight the bend radius stays behind dense patch panels, and how much airflow reaches switches and servers. If the cabinet space allows a standard 6.9 mm cord, the slim advantage disappears.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit speed at 500 MHz for high-bandwidth networks
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and improves airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts for reliable signal integrity
  • Snagless boot protects the locking clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length4 ft.
ColorOrange
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

What does the 500 MHz rating mean when the cable is installed in a rack?

It guarantees the bandwidth needed for 10GBASE-T to run at its full 10 Gbps speed over the entire 100 m channel, so the 4 ft patch cord will not be the bottleneck in a Cat6a link.

How does the RJ45 connector perform with the 28 AWG conductors in a high-density patch panel?

The 8P8C plugs use 50-micron gold-plated contacts that keep resistance low and resist corrosion, while the transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip during frequent re-patching in tight bundles.

Will the 4.0 mm jacket fit standard keystone jacks and server rack cable managers?

Yes, the ultra-slim 4.0 mm outside diameter is considerably thinner than typical 6.9 mm Cat6a cables, allowing more cords per rack unit and easier routing through dense cable managers and keystone openings.

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