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Gray shielded Cat6a patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, eight feet long

STARTECH

STARTECH C6ASPAT8GR Cat6a shielded network ethernet cable 8 ft gray

SKU CH-60B8-Z68KF MPN C6ASPAT8GR

Delivers 10 Gigabit connections with shielded construction that blocks EMI and RFI interference

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • ShieldingAluminum-polyester foil
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Product colorGray
  • Delivers 10 Gigabit connections free of EMI/RFI noise
  • Shielded with aluminum-polyester foil for interference protection
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors prevent tab damage during installs
  • 26 AWG stranded copper conductors rated for 100W PoE
  • CMG fire-rated jacket meets ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements

8 ft Cat6a shielded patch cable

This eight-foot Cat6a patch cable uses 26 AWG stranded copper conductors wrapped in aluminum-polyester foil to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. The snagless RJ45 connectors on both ends prevent latch damage during frequent moves. It is built for workstations, servers and network gear that require shielded cabling in standard office or rack environments.

CMG-rated jacket and EMI shielding

The PVC jacket carries a CMG fire rating for general-purpose indoor runs and resists everyday abrasion. Foil shielding blocks EMI and RFI interference so the link stays clean at 10 Gbps without the noise that can degrade unshielded cables. Power over Ethernet devices drawing up to 100 W are supported on the same conductors.

Snagless boots and UL-listed wire

Molded snagless boots protect the connector tabs when cables are pulled through cable managers or dense patch panels. The 26 AWG conductors are UL listed under file E132276-A and tested to ANSI/TIA-568-D Category 6 requirements, giving installers documented compliance for structured cabling projects. No additional software or adapters are bundled.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameC6ASPAT8GR
Product colorGray
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
ShieldingAluminum-polyester foil
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size220 × 200 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 8 ft Cat6a shielded cable without damaging the snagless boots?

Press each RJ45 plug straight into the port until the snagless boot clicks; the 26 AWG stranded copper conductors flex easily, but forcing the boot sideways can bend the latch and prevent a secure lock.

Will the aluminum-polyester foil shield on this 8 ft gray cable degrade and need replacement over time?

The foil shield is a passive layer bonded to the jacket; it does not wear out, so the cable itself needs no scheduled replacement unless the PVC jacket or RJ45 connectors suffer physical damage.

At what point does the 100 W PoE limit become the bottleneck during sustained high-power delivery on this 8 ft run?

The 100 W PoE rating is the hard ceiling; if connected equipment draws more than 100 W the cable cannot safely carry the load, making that the first limit reached under sustained use.

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