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Ultra-slim 4.0mm purple Cat6a patch cable with transparent snagless boots and RJ45 connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 1ft Cat6a Slim Ethernet Cable Purple 28AWG 4.0mm

SKU CH-55YQ-NM6TQ

A 1ft Cat6a patch cable with a slim 4.0mm jacket for high-density racks, supporting 10GBASE-T at 500MHz over 100m

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)

Length 1ft

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gigabit speed at 500 MHz over 100 m
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts
  • Snagless boot protects clip in dense bundles
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks

Ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable

The Cable Leader 1ft Cat6a Ethernet cable is a purple RJ45 patch cord built to the Cat6a standard with a 4.0 mm outer diameter. It uses 28 AWG bare copper conductors in four twisted pairs and 50-micron gold-plated contacts. The unshielded design supports 10GBASE-T at 500 MHz and remains backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks.

High-density rack installs, not long horizontal runs

Network engineers fitting dense patch panels, server racks or data centre cabinets benefit from the slim jacket that eases airflow and cable management. Installers needing shielded cable for noisy environments or a heavier gauge for extended horizontal runs beyond the standard channel allowance should select a different construction.

4.0 mm jacket diameter

The 4.0 mm outer diameter is roughly half the thickness of typical 6.9 mm Cat6a cords, allowing more cables per rack unit and tighter bend radii behind dense panels. This single dimension determines whether the cable fits your high-density routing constraints.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1ft purple Cat6a cable or a longer length for my rack?

Choose the 1ft length when the patch panel and switch sit in the same rack unit; longer cables add slack that reduces the airflow benefit of the 4.0mm jacket.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean once the cable is plugged into my switch?

It supports 10GBASE-T up to 100m at 500MHz, so a 1ft run will deliver full 10Gbps throughput with headroom for crosstalk margin.

How does the RJ45 Cat6a interface limit speed in practice?

The 8P8C plug with 50-micron gold contacts is rated for 500MHz bandwidth, capping the link at 10GBASE-T; higher speeds need a different connector standard.

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