We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Short blue Cat6A Ethernet cable with non-booted RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 145396 Cat6A network ethernet cable .5 ft Blue 26AWG 500MHz STP non-booted

SKU CH-9PMB-E1QZ2

A .5 ft Cat6A shielded patch cable with 26AWG bare copper conductors, 500 MHz bandwidth and non-booted RJ45 connectors for high-density 10 GbE runs

  • TypeNetworking Patch Cables
  • FeaturesShielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable
  • Shielded twisted pair blocks interference for stable 10 Gbps links
  • 26 AWG stranded bare copper conductors ensure flexible, low-loss signal paths
  • 500 MHz bandwidth supports full Cat6A performance headroom
  • Non-booted RJ45 plugs fit tight high-density patch panels
  • 5 ft length keeps runs short and tidy in racks

High-Density Cat6A Patch Cable

Monoprice model 145396 is a shielded Category 6A Ethernet patch cable built for high-density installations. It uses 26AWG stranded bare copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The non-booted plug design saves space in crowded patch panels or server racks. Rated bandwidth reaches 500 MHz to support 10 Gbit links.

Suited for tight rack spaces, not for strain relief

The short 0.5-foot length and non-booted connector suit builders who need maximum port density in cabinets or wall boxes. Buyers who require a protective boot to prevent latch snags or cable strain should look at a booted alternative. The blue jacket aids quick visual identification in colour-coded runs. Shielded construction helps reject external noise in electrically noisy rooms.

500 MHz bandwidth defines the 10 Gbit ceiling

The single specification that decides suitability is the 500 MHz bandwidth rating, which enables 10 Gbit Ethernet over the full channel. If the target link speed is 1 Gbit or lower, a lower-category cable will also work but will not future-proof the run. Verify that the installed hardware and termination standards match Category 6A performance requirements.

Highlights

  • Shielded twisted pair blocks interference for stable 10 Gbps links
  • 26 AWG stranded bare copper conductors ensure flexible, low-loss signal paths
  • 500 MHz bandwidth supports full Cat6A performance headroom
  • Non-booted RJ45 plugs fit tight high-density patch panels
  • 5 ft length keeps runs short and tidy in racks

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model145396
TypeNetworking Patch Cables
FeaturesShielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable

Questions about this item

Does the .5 ft cable come with any additional connectors or do I need to buy them separately?

The cable ships with RJ45 connectors already attached on both ends, so no extra connectors are required.

Is the 500 MHz bandwidth version the right choice for a 10 Gbps link?

Yes, the 500 MHz Cat6A rating supports 10 Gbps Ethernet over the full .5 ft length.

How does the 26 AWG stranded construction affect installation in a crowded patch panel?

The thin 26 AWG stranded wires and non-booted plugs make the cable flexible and compact for high-density routing.

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.