STARTECH C6ASPAT7AQ network ethernet cable 7 ft aqua shielded Cat6a

7 ft aqua Cat6a shielded patch cable

This 7 ft aqua Cat6a shielded patch cable uses RJ45 connectors on both ends and 26 AWG stranded copper conductors. The aluminum-polyester foil shielding blocks EMI and RFI noise. It is built for installers and network managers who need a short, colour-coded run that supports 10 Gigabit speeds and 100 W PoE.

Upgrade from unshielded Cat5e or Cat6 runs

Replacing an unshielded Cat5e or Cat6 patch cord with this shielded Cat6a cable removes a common bottleneck when 10 Gigabit links are required. The jump is worth it when the existing cable cannot pass alien-crosstalk tests or when PoE loads exceed the rating of the older cord. Buyers who need longer reach or a different jacket rating should look elsewhere.

Practical limits of the Cat6a UTP interface

The cable meets ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements and carries a CMG fire rating for general-purpose indoor use. Shielding adds bulk, so the cord is less flexible than unshielded equivalents in tight cable managers. Maximum channel length remains governed by the Cat6a standard, so total link distance must stay within that limit.