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Blue shielded Cat6A Ethernet cable, 5 feet, non-booted RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 145400 Cat6A STP Patch Cable 5ft Blue 26AWG Non-Booted

SKU CH-5VC5-E3XBM

A shielded Cat6A patch cable with 26AWG bare copper conductors, 500MHz bandwidth and gold-plated RJ45 connectors for 10G Ethernet

  • TypeNetworking Patch Cables
  • FeaturesShielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable
  • 500 MHz bandwidth for 10 GbE links
  • 26 AWG stranded bare copper for flexible runs
  • Non-booted RJ45 saves space in high-density racks
  • 50 µm gold contacts resist corrosion and cut signal loss
  • 5 ft blue STP cable colour-codes easily in patch panels

Non-Booted Cat6A for High-Density Racks

This five-foot shielded twisted-pair patch cable uses 26 AWG bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The non-booted plug reduces the footprint at each port, making it practical for dense patch panels and server racks. It is rated for 500 MHz bandwidth and 10 Gbit/s Ethernet.

Sustained 10 Gbit/s Throughput on 500 MHz Bandwidth

The 26 AWG stranded copper cores maintain signal integrity over the full five-foot length during continuous high-speed transfers. Shielded pair construction rejects alien crosstalk in crowded cable bundles, so throughput remains stable during long backup windows or streaming sessions. No performance drop-off is observed under sustained load compared with short bursts.

Low-Profile Design Aids Airflow and Cable Management

Removing the boot shortens the connector envelope, improving airflow between stacked switches and reducing bend radius stress at the jack. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation in humid rack environments, keeping contact resistance low without extra maintenance. The slim profile draws no additional power and adds no audible noise to the installation.

Highlights

  • 500 MHz bandwidth for 10 GbE links
  • 26 AWG stranded bare copper for flexible runs
  • Non-booted RJ45 saves space in high-density racks
  • 50 µm gold contacts resist corrosion and cut signal loss
  • 5 ft blue STP cable colour-codes easily in patch panels

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model145400
TypeNetworking Patch Cables
FeaturesShielded Twisted Pair (STP) Category 6A Ethernet cable

Questions about this item

Will the 10G Cat6A cable run hot or draw extra power during all-day use?

No. It is a passive shielded copper cable with 26AWG conductors, so it generates no heat and consumes no power beyond the tiny signal current from the connected ports.

What must I already have for the RJ45 connectors on this 145400 cable to work?

Any device with a standard 8P8C RJ45 jack — switches, routers, servers, PCs or patch panels — will accept the gold-plated plugs directly.

Can I mix this 500MHz Cat6A lead with my older Cat5e or Cat6 patch cords in the same rack?

Yes. The shielded 26AWG cable is fully backward compatible; each link simply runs at the highest speed both ends support.

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