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Thin blue Cat6a patch cable with slim transparent RJ45 boots, 3 ft length

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6a 3ft 28AWG Slim Ethernet Cable Blue

SKU CH-7RQV-GEDQH

An ultra-slim 3 ft Cat6a patch cable with 4.0 mm jacket, 28 AWG bare copper and 50-micron gold RJ45 plugs for 10 GbE at 500 MHz in dense racks

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)

Length 3ft

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Color Blue

  • 10GBASE-T up to 100m at 500MHz on Cat6a standard
  • Ultra-slim 4.0mm jacket saves rack space and improves airflow
  • 28AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts
  • Transparent snagless boot protects locking clip during dense routing
  • Backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for drop-in upgrade

Ultra-Slim 10 Gigabit Cat6a Patch Cable

This three-foot Cat6a cable carries 10GBASE-T traffic at 500MHz while its 4.0mm jacket is far thinner than standard 6.9mm cords. The slim profile fits dense patch panels, server racks and data-centre cabinets where space and airflow are tight. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e lets it drop into any existing RJ45 network without equipment changes.

Practical Limits of the Cat6a Standard

Cat6a guarantees 10GBASE-T performance up to 100 metres at 500MHz; shorter runs such as this three-foot link stay well inside that envelope. The 28AWG conductors keep the cable flexible for tight bend radii behind crowded panels, yet the standard still requires solid installation practices to maintain the rated bandwidth. Unshielded UTP construction means the cable relies on twisted-pair geometry rather than foil or braid for noise rejection.

28AWG Bare Copper with Gold-Plated Contacts

Four twisted pairs of 28AWG bare copper terminate in 8P8C RJ45 plugs fitted with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for low-resistance, corrosion-resistant connections. The transparent slim snagless boot protects the locking clip during frequent re-patching. RoHS compliant and UL (E305668) & ETL Verified. Not for buyers who need shielded cable for high-EMI environments or longer runs beyond the 100-metre Cat6a limit.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
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

Should I pick this 3-foot length or a longer run for my rack?

The 3-foot cable is ideal for short patch-panel links inside a single rack; choose a longer length only when the connection spans multiple cabinets or rows.

What does the 500 MHz rating deliver in daily use?

500 MHz bandwidth enables 10GBASE-T speeds up to 100 metres, so this 3-foot patch cord will carry full 10 Gbps throughput without bottlenecking the link.

Does the RJ45 interface limit the cable to 1 Gbps?

No — the 8P8C RJ45 plugs are built to the Cat6a standard and support 10GBASE-T at 500 MHz, so the connector does not cap performance at 1 Gbps.

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