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Ultra-slim blue Cat6a patch cable, 6 inches long, with clear snagless boots on RJ45 connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 6in Cat6a Ethernet Cable 28AWG Blue

SKU CH-6MVD-TEZSC

Ultra-slim 4.0 mm Cat6a patch cord supports 10 Gigabit speeds at 500 MHz with 28 AWG bare copper and gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length6 in.
  • ColorBlue

Length 6in

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Color Blue

  • 10 Gigabit speed up to 100 meters at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket improves airflow in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Transparent snagless boot protects locking clip during re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

6in Cat6a patch cable for dense racks

This six-inch Cat6a patch cable is built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data-centre cabinets where space is at a premium. Its ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket and 28 AWG bare-copper conductors let administrators route more links per rack unit without sacrificing 10 Gigabit performance. The cable suits network engineers who need short, tidy jumpers between switches, routers, patch panels and PoE devices in crowded environments. It is not suited for long horizontal runs or desktop connections that require standard cable lengths.

10GBASE-T headroom at 500 MHz

Rated to the Cat6a standard, the cable supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 metres at 500 MHz and remains fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e equipment. Four twisted pairs and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts maintain low-resistance, corrosion-resistant connections while reducing crosstalk. In a six-inch length the link budget is essentially unlimited, so the cable handles any short-haul 10 Gigabit link without signal degradation. It cannot replace longer permanent-link cabling where the 100-metre channel limit applies.

Slim snagless boot eases cable management

A transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip during frequent routing and re-patching, keeping dense bundles tidy. The 4.0 mm outside diameter improves airflow around switches and servers compared with typical 6.9 mm Cat6a cords, helping to reduce heat build-up in busy cabinets. UL (E305668) and ETL verification plus RoHS compliance confirm the build quality for professional installations. The cable needs only standard RJ45 ports and adds no special configuration to the network.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit speed up to 100 meters at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket improves airflow in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Transparent snagless boot protects locking clip during re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length6 in.
ColorBlue
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will this 6-inch Cat6a patch cable work with my existing Cat6 and Cat5e patch panels and switches?

Yes, the cable is fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e equipment, so it drops into any standard RJ45 port without changing your current hardware.

How can I verify the cable is delivering a 10 Gigabit link after I plug it in?

Check the link lights on both connected ports; they should show a 10 Gbps or 10GBASE-T connection, confirming the 500 MHz Cat6a cable is operating at its rated speed.

Does the 6-inch blue cable come with any extra connectors or do I need to buy keystone jacks separately?

The cable arrives terminated with RJ45 plugs on both ends and includes transparent slim snagless boots; keystone jacks or other accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.

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