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Aqua Cat6a patch cable, 3 ft, RJ45 male ends, snagless boots

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N261-003-AQ 3 ft Cat6a network ethernet cable Aqua

SKU CH-5NHX-M8ANH MPN N261-003-AQ

A 3 ft Cat6a patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 100% Fluke tested for 10 Gbps performance

  • Cable category6A
  • First connectorRJ45 (MALE)
  • Second connectorRJ45 (MALE)
  • Product typeCables - Round
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorAqua
  • 3 ft length fits tight rack spaces
  • Cat6a rating supports 10 Gbps data transfer
  • Snagless boots protect connectors during frequent moves
  • 100 % FLUKE tested and ETL/UL verified for reliable performance
  • Aqua colour simplifies cable identification in dense patches

What this cable is and who it fits

A 3 ft Aqua Cat6a patch cable with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. It is built for 10 Gbps Ethernet links in home, office or rack environments where a short, certified run is required. The snagless boot protects the latch during frequent moves. It is not for installers who need shielded cable, longer runs or bulk reels.

Behaviour under sustained load

100 % FLUKE tested and certified for 10 Gbps throughput. The 24 AWG stranded conductors maintain signal integrity over the full 3 ft length during continuous 10 GbE traffic. ETL and UL verification confirms compliance with the Category 6a standard. Backward compatibility covers earlier 10BaseT generations without extra configuration.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper construction produces no heat and no audible noise. The cable supports IEEE 802.3af and is DTE power compliant, so it can carry PoE current to compatible devices without a separate supply. RoHS compliant materials meet environmental requirements. Lifetime limited warranty applies.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameN261-003-AQ
Product typeCables - Round
Product colorAqua
Connectivity
Cable category6A
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45 (MALE)
Second connectorRJ45 (MALE)
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 10Gbps Cat6a cable generate noticeable heat or draw extra power during all-day operation?

The passive 24 AWG copper conductors carry data without active electronics, so the cable produces no measurable heat and consumes no power of its own.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports for this 3 ft Aqua patch cable to work?

Any network device with an RJ45 jack — switches, routers, servers, PCs, NAS units or IP cameras — will accept the male connectors on both ends.

Will the snagless boots on this Cat6a cable fit alongside older 10BaseT and Cat5e patch cords in a dense 45-port patch panel?

Yes, the snagless boot design keeps the RJ45 tabs protected while maintaining standard spacing, so it sits cleanly next to legacy cables in high-density panels.

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