Cable Leader 5ft Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable / STP LAN Patch Cable, 10 Gigabit RJ45, 500MHz 24AWG Bare Copper F/UTP, Blue, for Data Center, Server Room & PoE

The Cable Leader 5ft Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable (STP LAN / RJ45 Network Patch Cable) delivers a fast, reliable 10 Gigabit wired connection in blue with full F/UTP foil shielding for noise-sensitive environments.

Built to the Cat6a standard, it supports 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters at 500MHz and is fully backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade.

The shielding is the point: foil around all four twisted pairs rejects EMI/RFI and alien crosstalk, keeping data clean in data centers, server rooms and PoE+ deployments where cables run alongside power, motors and dense bundles.

Each cable uses 24AWG bare copper conductors terminated with 8P8C RJ45 plugs featuring 50-micron gold-plated contacts for low-resistance, corrosion-resistant connections and dependable performance.

A snagless molded boot shields the locking clip from snags during routing and re-patching. Use it with network switches, routers, patch panels, PoE+ injectors, IP and security cameras, servers, NAS units and workstations.

Available across the C6109 shielded family in multiple lengths. RoHS compliant. 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 Shielded | 10 Gbps to 100m | 500 MHz | 10G, data center, EMI-heavy

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: Do I need a shielded (STP) cable?
A: Choose shielded when cables run near power lines, motors, or in dense racks - the F/UTP foil reduces EMI/RFI and alien crosstalk.
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 data centers and PoE?
A: Yes - shielding and 24AWG bare copper suit data centers, server rooms and PoE+ powered devices like IP cameras and access points.
Q: Which length should I choose?
A: Pick by the distance between ports; the C6109 shielded family offers multiple lengths.