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Purple ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable, 6 inches long, 4.0 mm jacket with transparent snagless boots and gold RJ45 connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6a 6in Purple 28AWG Slim Ethernet Cable

SKU CH-Y3TB-NW6B8

A 6-inch purple Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm slim jacket for high-density racks and 10 Gigabit speeds up to 100 m

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

Length 6in

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gbps speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • 0 mm ultra-slim jacket saves rack space
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50 µm gold contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

6-inch Cat6a patch cable for dense racks

This six-inch Cat6a Ethernet cable uses a 4.0 mm slim jacket and 28 AWG bare copper conductors to deliver 10 Gigabit speeds in high-density patch panels and server racks. The short length keeps cable management tidy behind switches and patch panels while supporting 10GBASE-T at 500 MHz. It is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e equipment for a drop-in upgrade. The purple colour aids quick visual identification in crowded cabinets.

Verify RJ45 port spacing and bend radius

Before ordering, confirm that your patch panel or switch port density allows the slim 4.0 mm diameter to seat fully without blocking adjacent ports. Check that the six-inch reach matches the distance between your devices and that the tighter bend radius of the 28 AWG conductors suits your routing paths. Ensure the connected hardware supports 10GBASE-T or the desired lower speed so the cable operates at its rated performance.

Gold contacts and snagless boot improve reliability

The 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts reduce contact resistance and resist corrosion for consistent signal integrity over repeated mating cycles. A transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip from catching on neighbouring cables during routing and re-patching, keeping dense bundles neat. The cable carries UL (E305668) and ETL verification and is RoHS compliant, meeting common data centre safety and environmental requirements.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps speed over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • 0 mm ultra-slim jacket saves rack space
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50 µm gold contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Specifications

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

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need anything else to use the 6in Cat6a cable?

The package contains the 6in purple Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 plugs on both ends. No additional parts are required; plug it directly into any RJ45 port on a switch, router, patch panel, keystone jack, PoE device, server or NAS.

Why choose the 6in length over other sizes for a 500MHz Cat6a run?

The 6in length is intended for short, high-density links inside a rack or patch panel where the 4.0mm slim jacket saves space, keeps bend radii tight and improves airflow. Longer runs should use standard lengths rated for the full 100m 10GBASE-T distance.

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

At 500MHz the cable meets the Cat6a standard for 10GBASE-T up to 100m. In a rack the 4.0mm OD and 28AWG bare copper pairs let you pack more cables per rack unit while maintaining signal integrity and reduced crosstalk through the gold-plated contacts.

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