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Yellow Cat6A UTP patch cable with booted RJ45 connectors, 1 ft

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT6A-1YW Cat6A UTP network ethernet cable 1 ft yellow 24 AWG

SKU CH-2Z7Y-74FZ0 MPN 60CAT6A-1YW

A 1 ft yellow Cat6A patch cable with RJ45 connectors for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper up to 100 meters
  • Operates at 500 MHz minimum frequency for high data rates
  • Gold-plated contacts with snagless boots resist corrosion and ensure secure fit
  • 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors in 4-pair UTP construction
  • Compliant with TIA/EIA standards by UL and ETL; RoHS compliant

Short patch cable for 10 GbE racks

This one-foot Cat6A UTP patch cord is built for dense rack or panel work where 10 Gigabit Ethernet links must stay within the 100-metre channel limit. Yellow jacketing and snagless boots make it easy to trace and pull in crowded cable managers. Stranded 24 AWG pure-copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 contacts keep insertion loss low for servers, switches and storage arrays.

Channel-length and frequency ceiling

The Cat6A standard guarantees 10 GbE performance only to 100 metres (328 feet) at a minimum 500 MHz bandwidth; this cable meets that spec with a 550 MHz rating. Because it is unshielded UTP, alien crosstalk margins depend on proper spacing from power cords and other high-EMI sources. The CM-rated PVC jacket is approved for in-wall riser runs but not for plenum spaces.

Replaces Cat6 or Cat5e patch leads

Swapping older Cat6 or Cat5e jumpers for this Cat6A cord restores headroom when 10 GbE NICs or uplinks are added to existing gear. The jump is worth it whenever link negotiation falls back to 1 GbE because legacy patch cables cannot sustain 500 MHz signalling. It does not add length budget — total channel must still stay under 100 metres.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT6A-1YW
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1 ft yellow Cat6A cable or a longer length for my desk-to-router run?

The 1 ft yellow Cat6A cable suits very short links such as a patch panel to a switch; for a desk-to-router run you will need a longer cable because the maximum certified channel length is 100 meters (328 feet).

What does the 500 MHz rating mean when the cable is plugged into my 10 Gigabit switch?

The 500 MHz minimum frequency supports 10,000Base-T Ethernet, so the cable can carry 10 Gigabit speeds across the full 100 meter channel when paired with compatible hardware.

Is the RJ45 connector on this Cat6A cable wired to T568B and will it work with standard Gigabit ports?

Yes, the cable uses T568B wiring on both RJ45 ends and is backward compatible with 10Base-T, 100Base-T and 1000Base-T ports.

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