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Cable Leader

Cable Leader 3ft Cat6a Slim Ethernet Cable 28AWG Yellow

SKU CH-GD17-MC4ZX

A 3 ft Cat6a slim patch cable with a 4.0 mm jacket and 28 AWG conductors for 10 Gbps links up to 100 m at 500 MHz

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • 10 Gigabit speed at 500 MHz for high-performance networking
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket saves space in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts ensures signal integrity
  • Snagless boot protects locking clip during frequent re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for easy upgrades

Slim Cat6a patch cable for dense racks

This three-foot Cat6a patch cable uses a 4.0 mm jacket and 28 AWG bare copper conductors to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet at 500 MHz. The ultra-slim profile fits high-density patch panels, server racks and data centre cabinets where standard 6.9 mm cords waste space. Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and a transparent snagless boot keep connections reliable during frequent re-patching.

Suits crowded cabinets, not long horizontal runs

Network engineers managing packed rack units gain better airflow and easier cable management with the slender design. Installers pulling cables through tight conduit or behind dense patch fields appreciate the tight bend radius. Buyers who need solid-conductor cable for permanent 100 metre horizontal links or PoE loads that demand lower insertion loss should choose a different construction.

4.0 mm jacket thickness decides fit

The 4.0 mm overall diameter is the single figure that determines whether this cable fits your rack density and airflow requirements. Measure the available space in your patch panel or cable manager; if the clearance accepts 4.0 mm, the cable supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 metres at 500 MHz with full Cat6a backward compatibility.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 10GBASE-T link is running at 500MHz after I plug in the cable?

Check the switch or NIC status LEDs and the operating-system link-speed report; both should show a 10 Gb/s negotiated rate, which confirms the Cat6a 500MHz channel is active.

What comes in the box and do I need separate RJ45 connectors?

The package contains the single 3ft yellow Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 plugs already terminated on both ends; no additional connectors or tools are required.

Should I choose this 28AWG 4.0mm slim version or a thicker Cat6a cable for my patch panel?

Pick this 28AWG 4.0mm slim cable when rack density, tight bend radius or airflow are priorities; choose a standard 6.9mm jacket only if you need a more rugged sheath for open-run installations.

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