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Short blue shielded Cat6A patch cable with snagless RJ45 plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 8600 Cat6A network ethernet cable 0.5 ft blue STP 26AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-KD0Q-SEB3M MPN 8600

A 0.5 ft shielded Cat6A patch cable with 26AWG pure copper conductors and snagless boots for 10 Gbps connections

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.1524
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 5 ft patch cable fits tight rack spaces
  • Cat6A 550 MHz rating supports 10 Gbps links
  • Shielded twisted pair blocks external interference
  • 26 AWG stranded pure copper ensures reliable signal
  • Snagless boot protects RJ45 clip during moves

run Cat6A link

This 0.5 ft shielded Cat6A patch cable is built for tight connections between a switch, router or wall plate and a nearby device. The stranded 26 AWG pure bare copper conductors keep the run flexible while meeting 550 MHz bandwidth and 10 Gbps Ethernet requirements. It suits installers who need a factory-terminated, standards-compliant drop without on-site crimping.

Snagless boot and shielded pairs

The snagless boot protects the RJ45 retaining clip during repeated insertions, reducing the chance of a broken latch that would cause intermittent contact. STP construction with foil shielding around each twisted pair limits alien crosstalk in dense cable bundles, so signal integrity holds up in crowded racks or cable trays. Pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire-safety codes for in-wall or plenum-adjacent routing.

Lifetime warranty and ready length

Monoprice backs the cable with a lifetime warranty, replacing a failed link without the buyer having to re-terminate or re-pull a custom length. The fixed 0.5 ft (0.1524 m) format eliminates the guesswork and tool time of field assembly, delivering a tested 10 Gbps channel straight from the bag. Blue jacket colour simplifies cable management and visual tracing in multi-vendor installations.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name108600
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 0.5 ft Cat6A STP cable without damaging the snagless boot?

Align the RJ45 plug with the port, push straight in until the clip clicks, and pull on the boot — not the cable — when removing it to protect the retaining clip.

What maintenance or replacement will the 26AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors need over time?

The stranded conductors resist fatigue from repeated bending, so no scheduled replacement is needed; inspect the boot and clip periodically and replace the cable only if the clip breaks or the jacket shows wear.

At what point does the 550 MHz bandwidth limit appear first during sustained 10 Gbps use?

The 550 MHz rating supports the full 10 Gbps signal across the 0.5 ft length; the practical limit is the link budget of the connected equipment, not the cable itself.

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