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Purple ultra-slim Cat6a patch cable, 8 ft, 4.0 mm jacket, RJ45 connectors

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 8ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable Slim 4.0mm Purple 28AWG

SKU CH-2M57-VMS9F

An ultra-slim 4.0 mm Cat6a patch cable supporting 10 Gbps at 500 MHz over 100 m, with 28 AWG bare copper and gold-plated RJ45 contacts for dense racks

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)

Length 8ft

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Color Purple

  • 10 Gb/s throughput over 100 m at 500 MHz
  • Ultra-slim 4.0 mm jacket boosts airflow in dense racks
  • 28 AWG bare copper with 50 µm gold contacts cuts crosstalk
  • Transparent snagless boot protects clip during frequent re-patching
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

Ultra-Slim Cat6a Patch Cable

This Cable Leader 8ft Cat6a Ethernet cable delivers a 10 Gigabit wired connection in a 4.0mm purple jacket that is far thinner than standard 6.9mm cords. It uses 28AWG bare copper conductors in four twisted pairs with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts for reliable signal integrity. The slim snagless boot protects the locking clip during dense routing.

High-Density Rack & Data Center Use

The ultra-slim profile saves space and improves airflow in high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets, making moves, adds and changes quicker. It works with switches, routers, patch panels, keystone jacks, PoE devices, servers and NAS. Installers who need a thicker jacket for heavy industrial vibration or outdoor burial should select a different cable type.

500MHz Cat6a Bandwidth

The cable meets the Cat6a standard at 500MHz, supporting 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters while remaining fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e networks. It carries UL (E305668) and ETL verification plus RoHS compliance. This bandwidth rating is the single specification that confirms the cable will handle your 10 Gigabit link distance.

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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 length8 ft (2.44 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will this 8 ft Cat6a cable work with my existing Cat6 patch panel and keystone jacks?

Yes, the Cat6a standard is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e, so it drops straight into any RJ45 port you already have.

How can I confirm the link is running at the full 10 Gbps after I plug it in?

Check the switch or NIC status LEDs and OS network adapter settings; they should report a 10 Gbps connection when both ends support 10GBASE-T at 500 MHz.

Does the package include any cable ties or mounting clips for the server rack?

Only the single 8 ft purple patch cable with snagless boots is supplied; rack-management accessories are sold separately.

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