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Ultra-thin black Cat6A shielded patch cable with snagless narrow boots, one foot long

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 127432 SlimRun Cat6A STP Ethernet Cable 36AWG 1ft Black

SKU CH-DF94-FX15V

Ultra-slim 36AWG Cat6A STP patch cable with snagless narrow boots for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet runs

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.3048
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Slim 36AWG cable saves space in high-density racks
  • S/STP shielding with gold-plated contacts resists corrosion
  • Snagless narrow boots simplify moves in tight patch panels
  • Pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA 568-C.2 safety codes
  • Lifetime warranty backs every cable for long-term confidence

Ultra-slim 36AWG Cat6A patch cable

This Monoprice 127432 SlimRun cable is a 1ft shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cord built for 10 Gigabit networks. Its 36AWG pure bare copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 contacts deliver full Cat6A performance in a fraction of the usual diameter. It suits data-centre technicians and installers who need reliable 10G connectivity in crowded racks. The snagless narrow boots simplify handling in dense patch panels.

Practical limits of Cat6A shielded cabling

Cat6A supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 metres, but this cable is only 0.3048 metres long. It is therefore restricted to very short links such as switch-to-patch-panel or device-to-wall-plate connections. The 36AWG stranded construction remains flexible for tight bends, yet attenuation rises with length, so it cannot replace standard 23 or 24 AWG runs for longer channels. Backward compatibility covers Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet devices.

The 36AWG gauge decides fit in high-density racks

The single specification that determines suitability is the 36AWG conductor size combined with S/STP shielding. This ultra-thin profile reduces congestion in high-density environments where standard 23 or 24 AWG Cat6A cables would block airflow or exceed bend-radius limits. Buyers who need longer horizontal runs or outdoor-rated jackets should select a different cable type.

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Specifications

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Brand nameMonoprice
Model name127432
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Which length or gauge should I choose for a tight patch panel?

The 36AWG 1ft cable is the thinnest option listed and its narrow snagless boots fit high-density panels without blocking adjacent ports.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean when the cable is installed?

It supports 10 Gbps Ethernet up to the full 100 m channel length and remains backward compatible with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit gear.

How does the S/STP shielding and RJ45 interface cap real-world performance?

The shielded connectors with gold-plated contacts meet TIA 568 C.2 and UL 444, so the cable passes 10 Gbps certification while resisting alien crosstalk in dense racks.

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