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Blue shielded Cat6a patch cable, 20 ft, snagless RJ-45 connectors

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Cables To Go 00685 20ft Cat6a Snagless Shielded STP network ethernet cable

SKU CH-5APX-0ZP86 MPN 00685

A 20 ft shielded Cat6a patch cable with gold-plated RJ-45 connectors for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links

  • TypeConsumer Electronics
  • Supports 10 Gigabit speeds with Cat6a 10GBase-T rating
  • Shielded STP construction blocks noise and electromagnetic interference
  • Snagless boots protect RJ-45 tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Fully tested to ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6a component requirements

Cat6a shielded patch cable for 10GBase-T networks

This 20 ft Cat6a patch cable uses shielded twisted-pair construction and gold-plated RJ-45 connectors to support 10GBase-T links. It is built for installers and IT teams who need reliable 10 Gigabit throughput across switches, routers, servers and patch panels in commercial or home-office racks. The snagless boot protects the latch during dense patch-panel changes. It is not suited for runs that exceed the 20 ft length supplied.

Consistent signal quality over the full 20 ft run

Each pair is bonded to preserve twist spacing up to the termination point, keeping Near-End Crosstalk low and impedance stable along the entire channel. The cable meets ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6a component requirements, so sustained 10 Gbps traffic does not degrade from structural return loss the way shorter-spec cables can. Individual length labels let technicians verify runs without a separate meter. It does not compensate for installation bends that violate the minimum bend radius.

Low-profile shielding reduces alien crosstalk

The overall foil shield blocks external electromagnetic interference from power cables or dense bundle neighbours, while the snagless moulded boot prevents latch damage during moves. Gold and nickel plating on the contacts resists oxidation in humid server rooms. The 20 ft length keeps voltage drop negligible for standard PoE loads. No active electronics are present, so power draw is zero and there is no fan noise to consider.

Highlights

  • Supports 10 Gigabit speeds with Cat6a 10GBase-T rating
  • Shielded STP construction blocks noise and electromagnetic interference
  • Snagless boots protect RJ-45 tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Fully tested to ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6a component requirements

Specifications

BrandC2G
TypeConsumer Electronics
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size147 × 142 × 71 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 20 ft shielded Cat6a cable run warm or draw noticeable power when carrying 10GBase-T traffic all day?

Ethernet patch cables are passive copper assemblies; they generate no heat and draw no power of their own, so the 20 ft run stays at ambient temperature regardless of 10GBase-T load.

What equipment must already have RJ-45 ports for this male-to-male Cat6a lead to work?

Both ends need standard RJ-45 jacks — switches, routers, patch panels, network adapters, DSL or cable modems, or any 10GBase-T device with an RJ-45 socket.

Will the gold-plated RJ-45 plugs on this Cat6a cable mate reliably with older Cat5e or Cat6 ports I still use?

Yes; the RJ-45 interface is backward compatible, so the gold-plated plugs connect to Cat5e and Cat6 jacks at the lower category's rated speed without signal degradation.

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