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Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6a 30ft 28AWG Purple Slim network ethernet cable

SKU CH-8ZHZ-Z2GT8

A 30 ft purple Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm slim jacket and 28 AWG conductors for high-density 10 Gigabit runs

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length30 ft.
  • ColorPurple

Length 30ft

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gigabit speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects the clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

30ft Cat6a slim patch cable

This 30-foot Cat6a Ethernet cable uses a 28AWG bare-copper construction and a 4.0 mm jacket to deliver 10 Gigabit speeds at 500MHz. It is aimed at installers running high-density patch panels, server racks or data center cabinets where space and airflow are tight. The purple colour helps identify links at a glance. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e makes it a drop-in upgrade for existing RJ45 networks.

Check connector spacing and bend radius

Verify that your patch panel ports and keystone jacks accept the slim 4.0 mm diameter without excessive force. Ensure the 30-foot length reaches between your rack and switch without stretching, and confirm that the 28AWG conductors meet any project specifications for conductor gauge. The transparent snagless boot protects the locking clip, but dense bundles still need room for the cable to flex without sharp kinks.

Slim boot and gold contacts improve density

The transparent snagless boot prevents the clip from catching on neighbouring cables during moves, adds and changes, keeping bundles tidy. Fifty-micron gold-plated contacts reduce contact resistance and resist corrosion for reliable signal integrity. The 4.0 mm jacket allows more cables per rack unit compared with standard 6.9 mm Cat6a cords, improving airflow across switches and servers. RoHS compliance and UL ETL verification (E305668) confirm the materials meet recognised safety and environmental standards.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Snagless boot protects the clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length30 ft.
ColorPurple
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need any extra connectors?

The package contains the 30 ft purple Cat6a cable with RJ45 plugs already fitted on both ends, so no separate connectors are required.

Should I pick the 28 AWG slim version or a thicker gauge for my rack?

Choose the 28 AWG 4.0 mm slim cable when rack density and airflow are priorities; it fits more strands per rack unit and bends easily behind patch panels.

Will the 500 MHz rating actually give me 10 Gbps at my 30 ft run?

Yes, the Cat6a spec guarantees 10GBASE-T up to 100 m at 500 MHz, so a 30 ft link will run at the full 10 Gbps.

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