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Short gray Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6a Ethernet Cable 6in 10G 500MHz 24AWG Gray

SKU CH-21KW-J7MW5

A 6-inch Cat6a patch cable delivers 10 Gigabit speeds at 500 MHz with 24 AWG bare copper, gold-plated RJ45 contacts and a snagless boot for low-latency gaming or network links

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)

Length 6in

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Color Gray

  • 10G wired link cuts lag versus Wi-Fi for gaming
  • Cat6a 500MHz bandwidth supports 10GBASE-T up to 100m
  • 24AWG bare copper with cross-spline reduces crosstalk
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless molded boot protects clip and prevents tangles

Cable Leader Cat6a 6in patch cable

This six-inch Cat6a patch cable provides a short, high-speed wired link between networking gear such as routers, switches, modems, gaming consoles and PCs. It uses 24AWG stranded bare copper conductors with gold-plated RJ45 contacts for reliable signal integrity in tight spaces. The snagless moulded boot protects the locking clip during frequent moves.

Cat6a 500MHz interface practical limits

The Cat6a standard supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 metres at 500MHz, so this cable meets the full bandwidth specification. For runs longer than 100 metres the standard requires a repeater or switch, and the 6in length is only suited to adjacent devices on a desk or rack. Backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e allows it to work at lower speeds on older ports.

Capacity and headroom for 10 Gigabit links

At 6in the cable introduces negligible attenuation, leaving the full 100-metre channel budget available for the rest of the run. It comfortably handles 10 Gigabit traffic for gaming, NAS transfers and PoE devices. The practical limit is physical reach; this length cannot span rooms or connect distant patch panels without additional cabling.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorGray
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 6-inch length or a longer version for my setup?

Pick the 6-inch cable when the router, switch or console is right next to each other — it keeps the desk tidy and avoids coiled slack. Choose a longer version only if the devices sit farther apart.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean once the cable is plugged into my PC or console?

It means the link can run at 10 Gbps up to 100 meters when both ends support 10GBASE-T, giving you wired speed and lower latency than Wi-Fi for gaming or large file transfers.

How does the Cat6a 500MHz rating affect what I can actually run over this cable?

The 500 MHz bandwidth supports 10GBASE-T across the full 100-meter Cat6a distance and is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e gear, so it works with your existing router or switch.

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