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Purple Cat6A shielded Ethernet cable, 3 ft, RJ45 ends

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 124342 Cat6A STP Ethernet Cable 3 ft Purple 550 MHz 26 AWG 10G

SKU CH-XXB1-68JQW

A 3 ft purple Cat6A shielded patch cable rated for 550 MHz and 10 Gbps using 26 AWG pure bare copper conductors

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorPurple
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable 10 Gbps performance
  • Shielded twisted-pair design reduces crosstalk at 550 MHz bandwidth
  • 26 AWG gauge supports 10 Gigabit speeds over short 3 ft runs
  • Purple jacket simplifies cable identification in dense racks
  • UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 compliance meets fire-safety requirements

3 ft Cat6A STP patch cable

This 3 ft Cat6A shielded twisted-pair patch cable uses 26 AWG pure bare copper conductors and RJ45 connectors. It is built for 10 Gbps Ethernet links up to 550 MHz bandwidth. The short length suits rack-to-rack or desk-to-switch runs where cable management matters.

Shielded construction and pure copper

The STP jacket reduces alien crosstalk in dense bundles while the 100 % bare copper core meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire-safety requirements. Snagless boots protect the RJ45 tabs during repeated reconnects, and the purple sheath makes the link easy to trace in a crowded patch panel.

10 Gbps over copper distance limit

Cat6A supports 10 GBASE-T only up to 100 metres; this 3 ft assembly covers a tiny fraction of that range. It cannot extend a 10 Gbps link beyond the standard channel length, and it offers no benefit on links that operate at 1 Gbps or slower. Buyers needing longer 10 Gbps runs must use full-length Cat6A or fibre.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name124342
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

What does the Cat6A 550 MHz rating mean for real-world throughput?

The 550 MHz bandwidth supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to the full 100 metre channel distance, so a 3 ft patch cord will not be the bottleneck.

Will the shielded 26 AWG construction fit standard keystone jacks and wall plates?

Yes, the RJ45 plugs follow the standard 8P8C geometry and the 26 AWG stranded conductors terminate normally in keystone modules and patch panels.

How do I terminate or test this pre-made cable without damaging the shield?

The cable arrives factory-terminated; simply plug each RJ45 into the port until it clicks, then verify link lights — no field termination or shield grounding is required.

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