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Ultra-slim 6-inch black Cat6a patch cable with clear snagless RJ45 plugs

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 6in Cat6a Slim Ethernet Cable 28AWG Black

SKU CH-YGSE-XC8W4

A 6-inch Cat6a patch cable with a 4.0 mm jacket that fits tight rack spaces while delivering 10 Gbps at 500 MHz

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)

Length 6in

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Color Black

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

Cat6a Slim Patch Cable for Dense Racks

This six-inch Cat6a patch cable uses a 4.0 mm outer diameter and 28 AWG bare copper conductors to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet in high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets. The slim profile allows more cables per rack unit and tighter bend radii behind crowded equipment. It is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade. Gold-plated contacts and a snagless boot protect signal integrity during frequent re-patching.

Verify Port Spacing and Cable Management Before

Confirm that your patch panel or switch port density accommodates the 4.0 mm jacket without blocking adjacent ports or exceeding the panel's cable management capacity. Ensure the six-inch length reaches between your specific device ports without strain. The cable is unshielded UTP, so check that your environment does not require shielded cabling for EMI protection. No special tools are needed for standard RJ45 keystone jacks or switch ports.

Slim Snagless Boot and Gold Contacts Improve

The transparent slim snagless boot shields the locking clip from catching on neighboring cables during routing and re-patching, keeping dense bundles tidy. Fifty-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts provide low-resistance, corrosion-resistant connections for reliable signal integrity. UL (E305668) and ETL verification plus RoHS compliance confirm the cable meets recognised safety and environmental standards for data center deployment.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and does anything else need to be purchased?

The box contains the 6-inch Cat6a slim patch cable with RJ45 plugs on both ends. No extra parts are required for a standard 10 Gigabit link.

Which version or capacity should I choose for a high-density rack?

This single 6-inch, 28AWG, 4.0mm black cable is the only variant listed; order one per port you need to patch.

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

It supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz, so the short 6-inch run will deliver full 10 Gigabit throughput with headroom for PoE and dense bundling.

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