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Blue shielded Cat6A Ethernet cable, 0.3048 m, snagless RJ45 plugs, 26 AWG stranded copper

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 105898 Cat6A STP Ethernet Cable 0.3048m Blue 26AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-X5M9-M2HHB

Shielded Cat6A patch cable with 26 AWG pure copper conductors and snagless RJ45 boots for 10 Gbps links

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.3048
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds
  • Shielded twisted pair construction reduces electromagnetic interference
  • Snagless boot protects the RJ45 retaining clip from damage
  • 3048 metre length suits tight rack or desk connections

Shielded Cat6A cable for 10G links

This Monoprice 105898 cable is a shielded twisted pair Category 6A patch lead built for 10G Ethernet runs. It uses 26AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and snagless boots to protect the RJ45 retaining clip. The 0.3048m blue jacket suits short rack or desk connections. It meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety codes.

Sustained 550MHz bandwidth over short runs

The cable is rated to 550MHz, supporting the full Cat6A bandwidth needed for continuous 10GBASE-T throughput. Shielded construction reduces alien crosstalk in dense bundles, so signal integrity holds during long transfers. Stranded conductors tolerate repeated flexing at patch panels without work-hardening. The short 0.3048m length keeps insertion loss well within the standard limit.

Cat6A reach and shielding constraints

Cat6A guarantees 10G operation up to 100m, but this 0.3048m assembly is intended only for patch-cord distances. The STP shield must be bonded to grounded hardware at both ends to suppress alien crosstalk effectively. Unshielded jacks or ungrounded racks will negate the shielding benefit. The cable does not support longer horizontal runs on its own.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name105898
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue

Questions about this item

Does the 550 MHz Cat6A cable generate any heat or draw power when running continuously?

No. The 105898 is a passive copper cable with 26 AWG stranded conductors; it carries signal only and produces no measurable heat or power draw.

What equipment must I already have to use this 1-foot STP patch cord?

You need two devices with standard RJ45 ports — such as a switch, router, server or workstation — that accept an 8P8C plug.

Will this shielded Cat6A lead work reliably with my older Cat5e or Cat6 wall jacks and switches?

Yes. The cable is backward compatible; it will negotiate at the highest speed both ends support, so it runs at Cat5e or Cat6 rates on legacy gear.

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