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Cable Leader

Cable Leader 14ft Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable Blue 24AWG 500MHz

SKU CH-7987-DGXE1

Shielded Cat6a patch cable supports 10GBASE-T at 500MHz with F/UTP foil shielding for EMI rejection in data centers and PoE+ runs

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length14 ft (4.27 m)
  • Supports 10GBASE-T up to 100m at 500MHz on Cat6a standard
  • F/UTP foil shielding blocks EMI/RFI for clean data in dense environments
  • 24AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts ensures low-resistance signal integrity
  • Snagless molded boot protects locking clip during routing and re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in network upgrades

14 ft Cat6a shielded patch cable

This 14 ft Cat6a shielded Ethernet cable provides a 10 Gigabit wired link for networking equipment. The blue F/UTP construction uses 24 AWG bare copper conductors and meets the 500 MHz Cat6a standard. It is rated for 10GBASE-T runs up to 100 meters and remains backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e infrastructure.

Foil shielding and gold-plated contacts

F/UTP foil wraps all four twisted pairs to reject EMI and RFI in dense racks or near power gear. RJ45 plugs carry 50-micron gold-plated contacts for low-resistance, corrosion-resistant mating. A snagless molded boot protects the locking clip during repeated patching and keeps bundles tidy in patch panels.

Suited for noisy rack and PoE+ runs

Ideal for installers who need shielded 10 Gbps links in data centers, server rooms or PoE+ camera deployments where cables sit beside motors or power circuits. Not for buyers who need unshielded patch cords for simple desktop drops or outdoor burial-rated jacketing.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length14 ft (4.27 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will the 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts wear out and need re-termination?

The 50-micron gold plating resists corrosion and maintains low-resistance contact through repeated insertions, so re-termination is not expected during normal patch-panel use.

Does the 500 MHz bandwidth limit 10 Gbps throughput on a 14 ft run?

No — Cat6a is rated for 10GBASE-T up to 100 m at 500 MHz, so a 14 ft length operates well within the standard's headroom.

Does the F/UTP foil shielding make the cable run hotter when carrying PoE+ all day?

The foil shield does not add measurable heat; 24 AWG bare copper conductors handle PoE+ current within normal temperature rise for the rated length.

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