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Black flat CAT6a Ethernet cable, two feet long, snagless connectors, LSZH jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH NLBK2FCAT6APATCH network ethernet cable 10 500

SKU CH-Q5B3-BXF3B MPN NLBK2FCAT6APATCH

A 2 ft Cat6a S/FTP patch cable rated for 10 GbE at 500 MHz with LSZH jacket

  • 2ft length suits tight rack spaces
  • Cat6a rating supports 10 GbE throughput
  • 500 MHz bandwidth handles high-frequency signals
  • LSZH jacket reduces toxic smoke in fire
  • Snagless boot protects connector tabs during installs

2 ft Cat6a Ethernet cable

This Cat6a patch cable provides a 2 ft link for 10 Gigabit Ethernet at 500 MHz bandwidth. The low smoke zero halogen jacket reduces toxic emissions in plenum or riser spaces. Shielded S/FTP construction protects signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. It suits installers who need a short, high-performance run.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and draws no power during operation. There are no active components to produce audible noise. The LSZH jacket remains stable at typical indoor temperatures. Installers can route it alongside power cables without thermal concerns.

Sustained load behaviour

The shielded twisted-pair design maintains 500 MHz performance over continuous 10 GbE traffic. Signal loss stays within Cat6a limits for the full 2 ft length under constant load. No active equalisation is required so latency does not increase over time. It is not suited for runs longer than the supplied length.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size210 × 191 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the NLBK2FCAT6APATCH cable and what step do people often miss?

Align each RJ45 plug with the port, push until the latch clicks, and route the 2ft length without sharp bends so the snagless boot protects the tab during future removal.

What maintenance or replacement will the NLBK2FCAT6APATCH cable need later?

Inspect the snagless boots and S/FTP shielding for cuts or kinks; replace the cable if the LSZH jacket shows cracking or the plugs no longer latch securely.

What limit appears first on the NLBK2FCAT6APATCH cable under sustained 10GbE traffic?

The 500MHz bandwidth ceiling and 2ft fixed length constrain total throughput before heat or signal degradation becomes a factor.

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