STARTECH C6ASPAT15AQ Cat6a Shielded network ethernet cable 15 ft Aqua

Shielded 10 Gbps Cat6a cable

This StarTech.com Cat6a shielded patch cable delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections over a 15 ft aqua PVC jacket. Aluminum-polyester foil shielding blocks EMI and RFI noise. Snagless RJ45 connectors with 50-micron gold contacts resist damage during frequent reconnects. The 26 AWG stranded copper conductors are UL rated and support 100 W PoE.

Verify connector fit and run length

Before ordering, confirm that both endpoints accept standard RJ45 plugs and that a 15 ft run satisfies your layout without excess slack. The CMG fire rating suits general-purpose indoor routing, but plenum or riser spaces may require a different jacket rating. Ensure your switch and NIC ports auto-negotiate to 10 Gbps; older 1 Gbps gear will operate at its own maximum speed.

Sustained throughput with PoE headroom

Under continuous load the shielded construction maintains signal integrity at the tested 500 MHz bandwidth, keeping 10 Gbps links stable during large transfers or backups. The 100 W PoE capacity means powered devices such as access points or cameras draw full power without voltage drop over the full length. Stranded conductors tolerate repeated flexing in rack or desk environments without conductor fatigue.