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Blue shielded Cat6a patch cable, 4 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors, foil shielding, PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH C6ASPAT4BL Cat6a Shielded Patch Cable 4 ft Blue Snagless RJ45

SKU CH-1G46-CBBSB MPN C6ASPAT4BL

Shielded Cat6a patch cord delivers 10 Gigabit connections with foil shielding against EMI and RFI

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • ShieldingAluminum-polyester foil
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length4 ft (1.22 m)
  • Delivers 10 Gigabit speeds free of EMI/RFI interference
  • Shielded with aluminum-polyester foil for noise-free performance
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect tabs during installation
  • 26 AWG stranded copper supports 100W PoE applications
  • CMG fire-rated jacket meets general-purpose safety standards

Cat6a Shielded Patch Cable

This StarTech.com Cat6a shielded patch cable delivers high-performance 10 Gigabit network connections free of noise and EMI/RFI interference. It uses 26 AWG stranded 100% copper UL rated wire with aluminum-polyester foil shielding. The cable is CMG rated for general purpose use and supports 100W Power over Ethernet. Snagless RJ45 connectors protect the locking tabs during installation.

Practical limits of Cat6a cabling

The cable is tested to comply with ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements for 10 Gigabit performance. Shielded construction reduces alien crosstalk and external electromagnetic interference in dense cable runs. PVC jacket material provides standard flame resistance for in-wall or conduit routing where plenum rating is not required. Maximum channel length for 10GBASE-T remains 100 metres including patch cords.

Four-foot length for short runs

At four feet this cord suits rack-to-panel links, switch-to-server connections or workstation drops where excess slack would hinder airflow. Longer runs need a different length to stay within the 100 metre channel budget. Buyers needing non-shielded UTP cable or a plenum-rated jacket cannot use this part.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameC6ASPAT4BL
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length4 ft (1.22 m)
ShieldingAluminum-polyester foil
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size206 × 199 × 29 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4 ft length or look for a longer version for my desk-to-switch run?

The 4 ft length suits short runs between a desk port and a nearby switch; if the path is longer, choose a longer cable to avoid tension on the connectors.

What does the 10 Gigabit rating mean when I plug this into my 10 GbE switch and NIC?

The cable is built to carry 10 GbE traffic over its full 4 ft length, so the link runs at the full 10 Gbps line rate without negotiation down to a slower speed.

How does the Category 6A ANSI/TIA-568-D rating affect the bandwidth I actually get?

Compliance with the Category 6A ANSI/TIA-568-D standard means the cable supports the frequencies required for 10 GbE, so the practical ceiling is the 10 Gbps Ethernet rate, not the cable itself.

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