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Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6a 1ft 24AWG Red Network Ethernet Cable

SKU CH-4N1D-QZ6K7

A 1ft red Cat6a patch cable with 24AWG bare copper conductors, 500MHz bandwidth and gold-plated RJ45 connectors for 10 Gigabit wired links to consoles, PCs or network gear

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • 10 Gigabit wired speed at 500 MHz for lag-free gaming
  • 24 AWG bare copper with cross-spline core cuts crosstalk
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and signal loss
  • Snagless molded boots protect the locking clip during installs
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrades

One-foot Cat6a patch cable for tight runs

This 1 ft Cat6a Ethernet cable uses 24 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and RJ45 connectors to deliver a 10 Gigabit wired link. It is built to the 500 MHz Cat6a standard and remains fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e equipment. The short length keeps console, PC or rack connections neat without excess slack.

Replaces longer or lower-category cords

Swapping a Cat5e or Cat6 lead for this Cat6a cable upgrades the link to 10GBASE-T performance up to 100 m while fitting behind a desk, console or patch panel. The 6.9 mm outer diameter and snagless boots make routing through crowded cable channels easier than bulkier shielded alternatives. The jump is worth it when you need 10 Gigabit headroom in a very short run.

Suits gamers and installers who need a tidy 10 GbE

The red jacket and 1 ft length appeal to PS5, Xbox and PC players wanting a low-latency wired connection right at the device. It also fits patch-panel jumps and PoE injector links where space is limited. Buyers who need more reach, in-wall rated jackets or shielded construction for noisy environments should look at something else.

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will the 6.9 mm outer diameter fit through a standard keystone jack cutout?

Yes, the 6.9 mm diameter passes through standard keystone openings and patch-panel ports without forcing the boot.

How do I seat the RJ45 plug so the snagless boot locks without snapping the clip?

Push the connector straight in until you feel a firm click; the molded boot shields the clip so it engages cleanly without bending.

When should I replace this 24 AWG Cat6a patch lead in a PoE injector run?

Replace it if the gold-plated contacts show corrosion, the boot cracks, or a cable tester reports failures on any of the four pairs.

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