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Blue Cat6A SlimRun Ethernet cable 5ft 30AWG with snagless RJ45 plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 144503 Cat6A SlimRun Network Ethernet Cable 5ft Blue 30AWG

SKU CH-YYHB-ZCTTR MPN 144503

Slim 30AWG Cat6A cable supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet with pure bare copper conductors and snagless narrow boots

  • TypeNetworking Patch Cables
  • ColorBlue
  • Wire Gauge30 AWG
  • FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking
  • 30 AWG slim design saves space in dense racks
  • Pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 safety standards
  • Snagless narrow boot eases routing in tight panels
  • Backwards compatible with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet networks

SlimRun Cat6A 5 ft cable

Monoprice model 144503 is a 5 ft blue Cat6A patch cable built with 30 AWG pure bare copper conductors. It is designed for installers who need 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in crowded racks or telecom rooms where space and airflow are limited.

30 AWG slim construction changes routing

The thinner jacket and narrow snagless boots let you pull more cables through existing pathways without expanding trays or replacing raceways. Reduced bulk improves airflow in high-density server rooms and makes dense patch-panel work faster and less prone to snags.

Cat6A 10 Gbps limit over copper

The cable meets TIA‑568‑C.2 and UL 444 requirements for 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to the standard channel distance. It will not exceed that bandwidth ceiling, and the 30 AWG gauge increases insertion loss on very long runs compared with thicker 23 AWG alternatives.

Highlights

  • Supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking
  • 30 AWG slim design saves space in dense racks
  • Pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 safety standards
  • Snagless narrow boot eases routing in tight panels
  • Backwards compatible with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet networks

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model144503
TypeNetworking Patch Cables
ColorBlue
Wire Gauge30 AWG
FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 30 AWG conductors need replacing sooner than a standard 23 AWG Cat6A cable?

The 30 AWG pure bare copper conductors meet UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C.2, so they do not require scheduled replacement under normal indoor use.

What limits 10-Gigabit Ethernet throughput on a 5-foot run of this cable?

The 5-foot length is well within the Cat6A channel limit, so the first bottleneck under sustained use will be the connected switch or NIC, not the cable itself.

Does the slim 30 AWG jacket run hotter or draw more power than a regular Cat6A patch lead?

Passive copper cables draw no power and generate no heat; the thinner jacket simply improves airflow in dense racks.

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