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Black shielded Cat6a Ethernet cable, 5 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH C6ASPAT5BK network ethernet cable 5 ft Cat6a shielded black

SKU CH-DK89-WK1DF MPN C6ASPAT5BK

A 5 ft shielded Cat6a patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors for 10 Gigabit connections free of EMI and RFI interference

  • TypeConsumer Electronics
  • Cat6A
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorBlack
  • 10 Gigabit network connections free of noise and EMI/RFI interference
  • Aluminum-polyester foil shielding blocks electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect locking tabs during repeated insertions
  • 26 AWG stranded 100% copper conductors rated for 100 W PoE
  • CMG fire-rated PVC jacket tested to ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements

STARTECH Cat6a 5 ft Shielded Cable

This 5 ft Cat6a shielded patch cord uses aluminium-polyester foil shielding and 26 AWG stranded copper conductors to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance. It is suited for installers and network administrators who need reliable 10Gb connections in environments prone to electromagnetic or radio-frequency interference. The black PVC jacket carries a CMG fire rating for general-purpose indoor runs.

Practical limits of Cat6a shielded cabling

The cable is tested to ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements and supports 100 W Power over Ethernet. Shielding adds bulk and reduces flexibility compared with unshielded equivalents, so tight bends or crowded patch panels may be harder to manage. Maximum channel length for 10GBASE-T remains 100 metres, a constraint set by the standard rather than this specific cord.

Installation notes and common issues

Snagless boots protect the RJ45 locking tabs during pulls through conduit or cable managers. The foil shield requires proper grounding at the patch panel or switch port to be effective; an ungrounded shield can act as an antenna and increase noise. Verify that the connected hardware provides shielded ports, otherwise the shielding benefit is lost.

Highlights

  • 10 Gigabit network connections free of noise and EMI/RFI interference
  • Aluminum-polyester foil shielding blocks electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect locking tabs during repeated insertions
  • 26 AWG stranded 100% copper conductors rated for 100 W PoE
  • CMG fire-rated PVC jacket tested to ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelC6ASPAT5BK
TypeConsumer Electronics
Cat6A
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length5 ft.
ColorBlack
ShieldedAluminum-polyester foil
FeaturesDeliver high-performance 10 Gigabit network connections, free of noise and EMI / RFI interference
Hardware
Cable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Cable Type: Shielded Snag-less
Fire Rating: CMG Rated (General Purpose)
Number of Conductors: 4 Pair STP
Performance
Cable Rating: CAT6a - 10 Gbit/s
Physical Characteristics
Conductor Type: Stranded Copper
Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size211 × 197 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

Which cable length should I choose for my setup?

This cable is supplied at 5 ft, suited for short patch connections between devices and a switch or wall outlet.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean in everyday use?

It supports 10 Gbps data rates over the full 5 ft length, enabling fast transfers and low latency on compatible hardware.

How does the Cat6a shielded standard limit performance?

The Cat6a shielded design with aluminum-polyester foil blocks EMI and RFI, maintaining 10 Gbps signal integrity up to the cable's 5 ft length.

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