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Blue Cat6A Ethernet cable 25 ft with shielded twisted pairs and gold plated contacts

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. Cat6A Ethernet Cable 25 ft Blue 111297

SKU CH-G520-Q6HRN

A 25-foot shielded Cat6A patch cable with 24AWG pure copper conductors, 500MHz bandwidth and gold-plated contacts for 10G networking

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 25 ft length reaches distant routers and switches
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal transmission
  • Shielded twisted pair design reduces EMI and RFI interference
  • 50 micron gold plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connectivity
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds

Cat6A shielded patch cable

This 25-foot Cat6A cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold-plated contacts. Shielded twisted-pair construction adds a layer of defence against EMI and RFI interference. It is rated for 500 MHz bandwidth and supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The snagless strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 connectors during installation and removal.

Sustained 10 GbE performance

The pure bare copper conductors meet UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C requirements, avoiding the signal degradation seen with copper-clad aluminium alternatives. Shielding maintains signal integrity over the full 25-foot run under continuous high-throughput loads. The 50-micron contact plating resists oxidation better than the 10-micron plating found on many budget cables, preserving low contact resistance over time.

Upgrade from unshielded Cat5e or Cat6

Replacing an unshielded Cat5e or Cat6 patch cord with this shielded Cat6A cable removes a common bottleneck for 10 GbE links and adds interference immunity in electrically noisy environments. The jump is worth it when link speeds exceed 1 Gbps or when cables run near power lines, fluorescent ballasts or dense wireless equipment. It does not add bandwidth beyond the 500 MHz rating, so existing 1 Gbps gear will not see a speed increase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name111297
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 550 MHz bandwidth and STP shielding generate any heat or noise during continuous 10G use?

No. The Cat6A cable is a passive copper assembly with 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated contacts. It draws no power, produces no heat and makes no sound regardless of data rate or duty cycle.

What connectors or ports must my existing equipment provide for this 25 ft blue cable to work?

Each end terminates in a standard RJ45 8P8C plug with a snagless strain-relief boot. Any device with a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet port — router, switch, PC, NAS, console — will accept it directly.

Will the 26 AWG stranded conductors and shielded twisted pairs work reliably with my older Cat5e patch panel and 1 Gbps switch?

Yes. The cable meets TIA-568-C and UL 444 requirements for pure bare copper wiring. It is fully backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 infrastructure, and the STP shielding simply adds extra EMI/RFI protection on legacy links.

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