STARTECH C6ASPAT25BL network ethernet cable 25 ft Cat6a shielded blue 10Gb snagless

Ideal for 10Gb shielded runs

This 25-foot Cat6a patch cable is built for installers and network administrators who need reliable 10Gb Ethernet links in environments with heavy electromagnetic interference. The shielded twisted-pair construction and 100% copper conductors keep data signals clean across the full run. It terminates in RJ-45 male connectors on both ends for standard patch-panel or switch-to-device connections. The blue jacket aids quick visual identification in dense cable trays.

EMI protection and power handling

Foil shielding around each twisted pair blocks EMI and RFI noise that can degrade 10GBase-T performance, while the cable is tested to 500 MHz to meet Category 6a specifications. The 26 AWG stranded conductors are UL rated (E132276-A) and support up to 100W Power over Ethernet for devices such as wireless access points or IP cameras. No external grounding hardware is required beyond the shielded connectors themselves.

Snagless boots and gold contacts

Molded snagless boots protect the RJ-45 locking tabs from catching on adjacent cables during pulls, reducing the chance of broken clips that cause intermittent links. The 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist oxidation and corrosion, maintaining low-resistance conductivity over repeated mating cycles. Strain-relief molding at each connector end prevents the termination points from bending sharply, preserving signal integrity at the plug.