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Aqua 25 ft Cat6a shielded patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH NLAQ25FCAT6APATCH network ethernet cable 25ft Cat6a aqua LSZH 10GbE 100W PoE S/FTP snagless RJ45

SKU CH-1TR4-EQE6D MPN NLAQ25FCAT6APATCH

A 25 ft shielded Cat6a patch cord rated for 10 GbE and 100 W PoE, with snagless RJ45 plugs and LSZH aqua jacket tested to 500 MHz

  • Shielded S/FTP construction blocks EMI for reliable 10 GbE links
  • LSZH jacket limits toxic smoke in fire-sensitive installations
  • Snagless molded RJ45 clips prevent accidental unplugs during moves
  • Tested to 500 MHz bandwidth for full Cat6a 10GBase-T support
  • 100 W PoE rating powers devices over the same 25 ft run

25 ft Cat6a cable for 10 GbE networks

This 25-foot shielded Cat6a patch cord delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with S/FTP construction that blocks EMI and RFI. The aqua LSZH jacket meets low-smoke, zero-halogen requirements for safer installations in plenum or riser spaces. Snagless, molded RJ45 connectors protect the locking tabs from damage during routine moves or dense patch-panel work.

500 MHz tested headroom and 100 W PoE capacity

Each cable is verified up to 500 MHz, providing comfortable margin above the 10GBase-T requirement so 10 GbE links run reliably across the full 25 ft length. The conductors also support 100 W Power over Ethernet, allowing a single run to carry both high-speed data and substantial power to access points, cameras or VoIP phones without a separate supply.

Cat6a distance limit and shield grounding needs

The Cat6a standard caps 10 GbE at 100 metres, so this 25 ft segment uses only a fraction of the allowed channel length and leaves ample budget for additional patch cords or horizontal cable. Because the cable is fully shielded S/FTP, both ends must be terminated to grounded equipment or the shield becomes an antenna that degrades the very noise immunity it is designed to provide.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size168 × 160 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

Will this 25 ft Cat6a cable work with my older Cat5e switch and router?

Yes, the Cat6a cable is backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 equipment, so it will connect to your existing switch and router while supporting up to 10 GbE speeds when both ends support it.

How can I confirm the cable is delivering 10 GbE performance after I plug it in?

Check the link speed in your operating system or switch management interface; it should show a 10 Gbps connection, and the cable is tested to 500 MHz to support that rate.

Does the box include any mounting clips or cable ties, or do I need to buy them separately?

The package contains only the 25 ft aqua LSZH S/FTP patch cord with snagless RJ45 connectors; mounting hardware is not included and must be purchased separately.

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