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Blue shielded slim Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors, 5 ft

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N262-S05-BL network ethernet cable 5 ft

SKU CH-5VEG-Y46V5 MPN N262-S05-BL

A 5 ft shielded Cat6a cable with snagless RJ45 connectors for 10G networking and PoE devices

  • Length5 ft.
  • Cat6a rating supports 10 Gbps speeds for demanding networks
  • Shielded STP construction reduces electromagnetic interference in dense racks
  • Snagless boot protects the RJ45 latch during frequent reconnections
  • Slim 5 ft profile eases routing in tight cabinets
  • Blue jacket allows quick colour-coded identification among other cables

Network Ethernet Cable for 10G Links

The Tripp Lite N262-S05-BL is a Category 6a patch cord built for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It serves network devices, servers, switches, routers, hubs, printers, computers, photocopiers, modems, PoE devices and patch panels. The shielded twisted-pair construction supports Power over Ethernet. It is suited for installers and IT staff who need a short, high-performance link.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and produces no audible noise during operation. Power over Ethernet current passes through the conductors without active circuitry, so the cord adds no measurable power draw to the link budget. The slim profile aids airflow in dense racks. Normal use imposes no thermal or acoustic load on the installation.

Build Fit and Clearances

The 5 ft (1.5 m) length connects adjacent rack units or nearby equipment without excess slack. RJ45 male connectors on both ends mate with standard keystone jacks and switch ports. Snagless boots protect the release tabs during routing through cable managers. Shielded construction requires grounded patch panels or connectors to maintain screening continuity. The blue jacket simplifies colour-coded cable management.

Highlights

  • Cat6a rating supports 10 Gbps speeds for demanding networks
  • Shielded STP construction reduces electromagnetic interference in dense racks
  • Snagless boot protects the RJ45 latch during frequent reconnections
  • Slim 5 ft profile eases routing in tight cabinets
  • Blue jacket allows quick colour-coded identification among other cables

Specifications

BrandTRIPP LITE
Length5 ft.
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 5 ft Cat6a cable without damaging the snagless boots?

Align each RJ45 male plug with the port, press straight in until the tab clicks, and pull on the plug body — not the slim cable jacket — when removing it to avoid stressing the shielded conductors.

What maintenance or replacement will this shielded Cat6a patch cord need over time?

Inspect the RJ45 contacts and snagless boots periodically; replace the 5 ft cable if the shielding shows kinks, the boots tear, or PoE devices report power negotiation errors.

What limit appears first when this 1.5 m cable runs 10 Gbps PoE continuously?

The 5 ft length keeps resistance low, so the first limit is typically connector contact wear or boot fatigue from repeated mating cycles rather than signal attenuation.

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