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Orange shielded CAT6a Ethernet cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 3 feet long

STARTECH

STARTECH NLOR-3F-CAT6A-PATCH 3ft Orange CAT6a S/FTP network ethernet cable 27AWG 500MHz 10G 100W PoE

SKU CH-DXVQ-MF051 MPN NLOR-3F-CAT6A-PATCH

Shielded CAT6a patch cable supports 10 Gbps at 500 MHz with 100 W PoE++ over 3 ft

  • Cable categoryCAT6a
  • First connectorRJ-45 (Male)
  • Second connectorRJ-45 (Male)
  • Conductor gauge27 AWG
  • Product typeEthernet Cable
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Snagless RJ45 boots protect the locking tab during frequent patching
  • S/FTP shielding with pure copper 27 AWG conductors keeps 10 Gbps signals clean at 500 MHz
  • LSZH jacket limits smoke and toxic fumes if a fire occurs
  • ETL verification confirms the cable meets Cat6a performance requirements
  • Gold-plated contacts deliver up to 100 W PoE++ power without overheating

Ready for 10GBASE-T

This orange Cat6a patch cord is built for 10GBASE-T networks and switches. It carries data at 10Gbps across a 500MHz bandwidth. Shielded S/FTP construction with pure bare copper conductors keeps near-end crosstalk and return loss low. The cable also delivers up to 100W PoE++ to compatible devices.

Shielding holds under load

The S/FTP foil and braid shield maintains signal integrity during sustained 10Gbps throughput. Low NEXT and return loss figures stay stable when the link runs continuously at 500MHz. Pure copper 27AWG conductors resist the heating that thinner alloys exhibit under 100W PoE++ current. ETL verification confirms the performance envelope.

Snagless tabs ease routing

Gold-plated RJ45 plugs feature snagless boots that protect the locking tab during pulls through cable trays or tight panels. The 3ft length suits rack-to-panel jumps without excess slack. Shielded plugs require full seating to ground the drain wire; incomplete insertion is the most common install error. LSZH jacket meets fire-safety codes in plenum-adjacent spaces.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameNLOR-3F-CAT6A-PATCH
Product typeEthernet Cable
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable categoryCAT6a
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ-45 (Male)
Second connectorRJ-45 (Male)
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge27 AWG
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size229 × 203 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 27 AWG shielded cable run hot or draw extra power when carrying 100 W PoE++ all day?

The pure copper conductors and S/FTP shielding keep resistance low, so the cord stays cool and adds no measurable heat or power loss during continuous 100 W PoE++ use.

What RJ-45 ports must my switch and device already have for this 10 Gbps CAT6a cable to work?

Both ends need standard RJ-45 jacks that support 10GBASE-T; the gold-plated connectors on this cable mate with any compliant 10 Gbps port.

Will this 500 MHz CAT6a patch cord slow down my older CAT5e or CAT6 runs if I mix them in the same link?

Each segment runs at its own rated speed; the 500 MHz cable will not degrade the older runs, but the overall link will be limited to the lowest category present.

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