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Orange 20 ft Cat6a slim Ethernet cable with transparent snagless RJ45 plugs

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 20ft Cat6a Slim Ethernet Cable 28AWG Orange

SKU CH-BHGZ-9MSMS

A 20 ft Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm slim jacket, 28 AWG bare copper and 50-micron gold RJ45 contacts for 10 Gigabit at 500 MHz in dense racks

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length20 ft (6.1 m)

Length 20ft

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Color Orange

  • 10 Gigabit speeds over 100 metres at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves rack space and improves airflow
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for signal integrity
  • Transparent snagless boot protects locking clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Slim 10G Cable for Dense Racks

This 20ft Cat6a patch cable uses a 4.0mm jacket and 28AWG bare copper conductors to deliver 10GBASE-T performance in high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets. The ultra-slim profile allows more cables per rack unit and tighter bend radii behind dense equipment. Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and a transparent snagless boot protect the locking clip during frequent re-patching.

500MHz Standard Limits Runs to 100m

The Cat6a standard supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 metres at 500MHz, so this cable meets the full channel specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It remains backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e links, allowing a drop-in upgrade without changing switches or patch panels. Unshielded UTP construction keeps the cable light and flexible for crowded pathways.

20ft Length Suits Adjacent Rack Connections

At 20ft the cable comfortably connects equipment within the same rack or between adjacent cabinets in a data center row. The slim 28AWG design improves airflow around switches and servers, reducing heat build-up in busy deployments. For runs longer than 100 metres or installations requiring shielded cable, a different construction would be needed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length20 ft (6.1 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 20ft orange Cat6a slim cable or a different length for my patch panel run?

The 20ft orange Cat6a slim cable suits typical rack-to-rack or panel-to-switch links; choose a shorter length only if the measured path is under 20ft to avoid excess slack in high-density bundles.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean once the cable is installed in my server rack?

The cable supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz, so a 20ft run will deliver full 10 Gigabit throughput with headroom for the Cat6a standard in dense rack environments.

Is the RJ45 interface on this slim cable limited compared to standard Cat6a cords?

The 8P8C RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold contacts meet the Cat6a standard and work with any RJ45 port — switches, routers, patch panels, keystones, PoE devices and servers — without capping speed or compatibility.

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