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Short blue shielded Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 1ft Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable Blue 24AWG F/UTP 500MHz 10GBASE-T

SKU CH-8931-ZKZ96

Shielded Cat6a patch cable delivers 10GBASE-T at 500MHz with foil-wrapped pairs for EMI immunity in dense racks

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)

Length 1ft

  • 10GBASE-T up to 100m at 500MHz
  • F/UTP foil shielding blocks EMI/RFI in dense racks
  • 24AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip during patch-panel routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

run shielded patch cable

This 1 ft Cat6a shielded Ethernet cable provides a 10 Gigabit wired link for tight rack and patch-panel connections. The F/UTP foil wrap around all four pairs rejects EMI and alien crosstalk in dense bundles. Gold-plated 50-micron contacts on 24 AWG bare copper keep resistance low. Snagless boots protect the clip during frequent re-patching.

Upgrade from unshielded Cat5e or Cat6

The jump is worth it when 10GBASE-T at 500 MHz must coexist with power cables, PoE+ injectors or machinery in server rooms and data centers. Foil shielding cleans the signal path that unshielded cables leave exposed. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e makes it a drop-in replacement for existing patch fields.

Check connector density

Verify the 1 ft length reaches between your patch panel and switch ports without strain. Confirm the snagless boot clears adjacent cables in high-density 45-degree or straight-through panels. Ensure the F/UTP foil shield can be grounded at the rack if your installation requires bonded shielding.

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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 length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

What connector spacing does the 1 ft Cat6a cable need to plug into a patch panel or switch?

The cable uses standard 8P8C RJ45 plugs on both ends, so it fits any RJ45 port on a patch panel, switch, router or PoE+ injector without adapters.

How do I seat the snagless boot correctly so the locking clip stays engaged?

Push the plug straight into the jack until you feel the clip click; the molded boot prevents the clip from catching on adjacent cables during routing.

When should I replace this F/UTP shielded patch cable in a high-EMI server room?

Replace it if the foil shield is kinked, the gold-plated contacts show corrosion, or the snagless boot cracks and no longer protects the locking clip.

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