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Blue shielded Cat6a patch cable with lockable snagless boots and gold contacts

Black Box Innovations

Black Box Innovations GigaTrue 3 Cat.6a UTP Patch Network Cable

SKU CH-2FVQ-R62XJ

Cat.6a UTP patch cable tested to 650 MHz for 10 Gbps networking with lockable connectors rated for 750 cycles

  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Tested to 650 MHz for 10 Gbps bandwidth
  • 50-micron gold contacts deliver superior conductivity
  • LockPORT boot withstands 750 insertion cycles
  • Integrated lock tab secures critical ports
  • Shielded design blocks EMI and RFI interference

Premium Cat.6a shielded patch cable

Black Box Innovations GigaTrue 3 Cat.6a UTP Patch Network Cable is a shielded patch cord built for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links. It suits installers and network managers who need reliable bandwidth for voice, data, audio/video and PoE signals in demanding 10G environments.

Upgrade from lower-category copper

The cable is tested to 650 MHz and 10 Gbps, exceeding ANSI/TIA standards, so it replaces Cat.5e or Cat.6 runs that cannot sustain 10G throughput. The jump is worth it when existing cabling causes errors or bottlenecks on 10G ports and a shielded, standards-compliant link is required.

Practical limits of Cat.6a copper

Shielding and 50-micron gold-plated contacts protect against EMI/RFI that can distort or destroy data on unshielded runs. Connectors are rated for 750 insertion cycles, and the LockPORT boot accepts an optional locking pin and removal key for physical port security. Distance and bend-radius limits inherent to the Cat.6a standard still apply.

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Specifications

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Brand nameBLACK BOX CORPORATION
Product typeConsumer Electronics

Questions about this item

What physical clearance does the LockPORT boot and integrated plug need to fit in a standard keystone jack?

The rugged hard-polymer LockPORT boot and plug are integrated for extra strength and a snagless profile, so they seat in standard keystone jacks without extra clearance beyond a typical Cat6a patch cord.

How do I engage the locking pin on the patented snagless boot, and what step do installers often miss?

Insert the red locking pin (sold separately) into the built-in locking tab on the boot; the step often missed is using the removal key (also sold separately) to release the cable instead of pulling the cord.

When will the gold-plated contacts need replacement based on their rated insertion cycles?

The 50-micron gold-plated contacts are rated for 750 insertion and extraction cycles; replace the cable once that cycle count is approached to maintain 10 Gbps performance at 650 MHz.

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