Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice 145423 Cat6A STP Patch Cable .5ft 26AWG 500MHz 10G Black Non-Booted
A .5 ft shielded Cat6A patch cable with 26 AWG bare copper conductors, 500 MHz bandwidth and non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density 10 GbE runs
- TypeNetworking Patch Cables
- FeaturesShielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable
- Shielded design reduces interference for reliable 10G links
- 500MHz bandwidth supports high-speed data transmission needs
- 26AWG bare copper conductors ensure consistent signal quality
- Gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
- Non-booted profile saves space in dense patch panels
Run Shielded Cable
The Monoprice 145423 is a Category 6A shielded twisted-pair patch cable built for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links. It uses 26 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts to maintain signal integrity at 500 MHz bandwidth.
High-Density Rack Builds
The non-booted moulding reduces connector depth, making the cable suited to crowded patch panels and server rooms where every millimetre counts. Installers who need strain-relief boots for frequent unplugging or cable-management arms that latch onto the boot should look at a booted design instead.
Half-Foot Length Constraint
At 0.5 ft the cable only reaches equipment stacked directly on top of each other or seated in the same rack unit. Any run between adjacent racks, across a cabinet or to a wall jack will require a longer cable.
Highlights
- Shielded design reduces interference for reliable 10G links
- 500MHz bandwidth supports high-speed data transmission needs
- 26AWG bare copper conductors ensure consistent signal quality
- Gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
- Non-booted profile saves space in dense patch panels
Specifications
| Brand | Monoprice |
|---|---|
| Model | 145423 |
| Type | Networking Patch Cables |
| Features | Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable |
Questions about this item
Does the 0.5 ft Cat6A STP cable generate heat or draw power during continuous use?
The 26AWG pure bare copper conductors carry only data signals, so the 0.5 ft patch cable produces no measurable heat and draws no power in a 10G Ethernet link.
What equipment must I already have to use this RJ45 patch cable?
You need two devices with standard RJ45 ports that support Cat6A or higher, such as a 10G switch, router, server NIC or desktop adapter.
Will the non-booted 500MHz cable work reliably with older Cat5e or Cat6 ports?
Yes, the shielded Cat6A cable is backward compatible and will negotiate the highest speed both ends support, limited by the older port’s rating.
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