We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Gray ultra-slim CAT6A Ethernet cable, 15 ft, narrow snagless boots, gold-plated contacts

Micro Connectors

Micro Connectors 15 ft CAT6A 10Gbps UTP 28 AWG Ultra Slim Ethernet Cable Gray

SKU CH-Z45R-542Z6

A 15 ft CAT6A ultra-slim patch cable using 28 AWG bare copper for 10 Gbps networking in tight spaces

  • Cable category6A
  • Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
  • Product colorGray
  • Fits tight spaces with cable up to 60% thinner than standard CAT6A
  • Supports 10Gbps speeds over 15 ft with CAT6A performance
  • Reduces clutter and improves airflow in dense network racks
  • Gold-plated 50-micron contacts prevent signal loss on every connection
  • Built with 100% bare copper 28 AWG wire for reliable transmission

15 ft CAT6A 10Gbps Ultra Slim Cable

This 15-foot CAT6A UTP patch cable supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and is up to 60 percent thinner than standard CAT6A cable. Its ultra-slim 28 AWG design uses 100 percent bare copper conductors and gold-plated 50-micron contacts. The low-profile build improves airflow and reduces clutter in dense network racks. Backwards compatible with CAT6 infrastructure.

Ideal for high-density racks and tight pathways

Suits installers who need a flexible, space-saving cable for crowded patch panels, data-centre cabinets or telecom rooms where standard cables restrict airflow. The snagless narrow boot eases insertion in high-density ports. Not for runs that require shielded cabling to reject external interference. Buyers who need PoE power budgets beyond what 28 AWG conductors can deliver should look elsewhere.

Deciding spec: 28 AWG unshielded construction

The 28 AWG bare-copper conductors make the cable exceptionally thin and flexible, but they limit current-carrying capacity for Power over Ethernet and provide no shielding against electromagnetic noise. If the installation demands shielded CAT6A or higher PoE wattage, this cable will not meet the requirement. For unshielded, short-reach 10GbE links in congested racks, the slim profile is the decisive advantage.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ethernet & LAN Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 9,945 comparable items (median $14.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Product colorGray
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Size & build
Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
ShieldingNo

Questions about this item

How do I route the 28 AWG ultra-slim cable through a dense patch panel without snagging the latch?

The snagless narrow boot slides past adjacent ports; push the connector straight in until the latch clicks, then tug gently to confirm it is seated — forcing it at an angle bends the thin conductors.

What wears out first on a 15 ft CAT6A cable with gold-plated 50-micron contacts?

Repeated unplugging fatigues the latch tab and can abrade the gold plating; avoid unnecessary re-terminations and replace the patch cord if the tab breaks or contact resistance rises.

At what length does the 28 AWG conductor hit its attenuation limit for 10 Gbps?

The 15 ft length stays well within the channel budget for 10 Gbps; attenuation becomes the limiting factor only on runs approaching the 100 m maximum for CAT6A.

More in Ethernet & LAN Cables

Similar items