Cable Leader 12ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable / Slim High Speed LAN Patch Cable, 10 Gigabit RJ45, 500MHz 28AWG Bare Copper UTP, Red, for Patch Panel, Server Rack & Data Center

The Cable Leader 12ft Cat6a Ethernet Cable (LAN / RJ45 Network Patch Cable) delivers a fast, reliable 10 Gigabit wired connection in an ultra-slim red profile. With a jacket of just 4.0 mm OD - far thinner than standard 6.9 mm Cat6a cords - it is purpose-built for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets.

Built to the Cat6a standard, it supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz and is fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e, making it a drop-in upgrade for any RJ45 network without changing your existing equipment.

The slim 28AWG construction is the point: a thinner jacket means more cables fit per rack unit, bend radii stay tight behind dense patch panels, and airflow improves across switches and servers - reducing heat in busy data center and server room deployments while keeping moves, adds and changes quick.

Each cable uses 28AWG bare copper conductors in 4 twisted pairs, terminated with 8P8C RJ45 plugs featuring 50-micron gold-plated contacts for low-resistance, corrosion-resistant connections and dependable signal integrity with reduced crosstalk.

A transparent slim snagless boot shields the locking clip from snags during routing and re-patching, so dense bundles stay tidy. Use it with network switches, routers, patch panels, keystone jacks, PoE injectors, servers, NAS units and workstations.

Available across the C6118 family in multiple lengths and nine colors for easy port and zone labeling. RoHS compliant and UL (E305668) & ETL Verified. Backed by the Cable Leader Lifetime Warranty.

Cable Comparison
Cat5e | 1 Gbps | 100 MHz | Basic home / office
Cat6 | 1-10 Gbps (short runs) | 250 MHz | Everyday gigabit
Cat6a | 10 Gbps to 100m | 500 MHz | 10G, data center, future-proof

FAQ
Q: What is the difference between Cat6 and Cat6a?
A: Cat6a sustains full 10 Gigabit (10GBASE-T) to the entire 100m at 500MHz, while Cat6 only reaches 10G over short runs.
Q: Does the slim design reduce performance?
A: No. It uses 28AWG bare copper to the Cat6a standard and still supports 10G; the thinner 4.0 mm jacket simply saves space and improves airflow. For very long full-load runs, standard-gauge cable is preferred.
Q: How fast is this cable?
A: Up to 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) on the Cat6a standard, backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e.
Q: Is it good for patch panels and server racks?
A: Yes - the slim 4.0 mm jacket is designed for high-density patch panels, server racks and data center cabinets.
Q: Which length should I choose?
A: Pick by the distance between ports; the C6118 family ranges from 6in up to 75ft in nine colors.