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Orange ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable 5ft with transparent snagless boots

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 5ft Cat6a 28AWG Slim Ethernet Cable Orange

SKU CH-1PM2-NVV5B

A 5 ft Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm slim jacket for high-density racks, supporting 10 Gbit/s at 500 MHz over 100 m

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorOrange

Length 5ft

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Color Orange

  • 10 Gigabit Cat6a performance at 500 MHz bandwidth
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket improves airflow in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper conductors with gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip during routing and re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable

The Cable Leader 5ft Cat6a Ethernet cable is a 10 Gigabit LAN patch cord built to the Cat6a standard with 28AWG bare copper conductors. Its 4.0 mm outer diameter is far thinner than typical 6.9 mm Cat6a cables, making it purpose-built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets where space and airflow are at a premium.

Verify port clearance and cable management

Before ordering, confirm that your patch panel or keystone jacks accept the slimmer 4.0 mm jacket and transparent snagless boots without retention issues. Ensure the 5-foot length reaches between your switch, router, server or NAS and the patch panel without excess slack that could obstruct airflow in dense rack installations.

Passive cable thermals and power

As a passive UTP patch cord, the cable generates no heat and draws no power of its own. The reduced 4.0 mm diameter improves airflow around active equipment in crowded racks, helping switches and servers run cooler. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50 microns resist corrosion, maintaining low-resistance connections without signal degradation over time.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit Cat6a performance at 500 MHz bandwidth
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket improves airflow in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper conductors with gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip during routing and re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length5 ft.
ColorOrange
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Does the cable come with any extra connectors or tools, or is it ready to plug in?

The cable arrives terminated with RJ45 plugs on both ends, so it plugs straight into a switch, router, patch panel, keystone jack, PoE device, server or NAS. No additional connectors or tools are required.

When should I pick the 5 ft orange version instead of a longer or different-colour cable?

Choose this 5 ft orange cable for short, colour-coded runs inside a rack or between a patch panel and a switch where the slim 4.0 mm jacket and 28 AWG conductors save space and improve airflow.

What does the 500 MHz rating actually deliver in my rack?

At 500 MHz the cable meets the Cat6a standard for 10GBASE-T up to 100 m, so a 5 ft patch cord handles full 10 Gigabit speeds with headroom for crosstalk margin in dense bundles.

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