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Blue shielded Cat6A Ethernet cable 30 ft with snagless RJ45 plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 108603 Cat6A STP Ethernet Cable 30 ft Blue 26AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-YJ1T-J32MJ

Shielded Cat6A cable with 26 AWG pure copper conductors supports 10 Gbps over 30 ft

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Shielded construction reduces interference for reliable 10 Gbps links
  • 26 AWG stranded pure copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire codes
  • Snagless boot protects RJ45 retaining clip during frequent moves
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over full 30 ft run
  • Gold-plated 50 µm contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal integrity

Cable specification and purpose

The Monoprice 108603 is a 30 ft blue Cat6A STP Ethernet cable built with 26AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors. It is designed for installers and network builders who need a ready-made shielded patch lead that meets 550 MHz bandwidth requirements for 10G connections.

Build integration and clearance

The snagless boot protects the RJ45 retaining clip during routing through cable managers or tight panels, while the STP construction reduces alien crosstalk in dense bundles. Stranded conductors give the flexibility needed for patch-panel-to-switch runs without the stiffness of solid-core cable.

Fit and alternatives

This cable suits anyone deploying shielded Cat6A links at fixed 30 ft lengths where pure copper and UL 444 compliance are required. Buyers needing longer runs, different colours, or unshielded UTP variants should look at other listings.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name108603
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)

Questions about this item

What is the maximum bandwidth the 550 MHz Cat6A cable can sustain over its full 30 ft length?

The Cat6A cable is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth, supporting 10 Gbps speeds up to the full 30 ft distance with shielded twisted pair construction.

How much heat does the shielded 26 AWG stranded copper cable generate during continuous 10 Gbps data transfer?

Passive copper cables generate negligible heat during data transfer; the 26 AWG pure bare copper conductors carry only low-voltage Ethernet signals without measurable temperature rise.

Which devices must already have RJ45 ports to use this Cat6A patch cable?

Any network device with standard RJ45 Ethernet ports — routers, switches, servers, PCs, or NAS units — will connect directly using the gold-plated contacts on this shielded cable.

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