Close-up view of StarTech.com Cat6a cable's gold-plated RJ45 connectors with gray snagless boots

Gold-Plated Connectors Enable Lightning-Fast 10Gb Performance

The precision-engineered RJ45 connectors feature 50-micron gold plating that ensures optimal signal integrity and corrosion resistance. This premium construction, combined with the cable's shielded design, delivers consistent 10 Gigabit performance while protecting against EMI/RFI interference. The snagless boot design provides added durability during installation and prevents unwanted cable disconnections.

Technical Specifications

  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors for superior conductivity
  • Shielded twisted pair (STP) design for EMI protection
  • Snagless molded strain relief boot prevents connector damage

Applications

  • High-speed data center network connections
  • Server room patch panel installations
  • Network infrastructure upgrades requiring 10GbE speeds
Detailed view of StarTech.com Cat6a cable connector showing gold contacts and gray strain relief boot

EMI-Protected Design for Clean Signal Transmission

The meticulously engineered connector housing provides comprehensive shielding against electromagnetic interference. The combination of gold-plated contacts and foil-shielded twisted pair construction ensures pristine signal quality even in electrically noisy environments. This makes it ideal for mission-critical network installations where signal integrity is paramount.

Technical Specifications

  • Full EMI/RFI shielding through connector housing
  • 26 AWG stranded copper conductors
  • Tested for frequencies up to 500 MHz

Applications

  • Industrial environment networking
  • Healthcare facility network installations
  • Manufacturing floor network deployment

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Manufacturer Part Number

C6ASPAT14GR

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Product Name

14 ft Gray Shielded Snagless 10 Gigabit RJ45 STP Cat6a Patch Cable

Product Type

Network Cable

Technical Information
Cable Type

Category 6a

Cable Characteristic

Patch Cable

Cable Length

14 ft

Connector Type on First End

RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Gender on First End

Male

Connector on First End Details

1 x RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Type on Second End

RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Gender on Second End

Male

Connector on Second End Details

1 x RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Plating

Gold

Features

PoE
Molded
Stranded
EMI/RF Protection
Booted
Strain Relief
Damage Resistant
Break Resistant
Corrosion Resistant

Shielding

Yes

Device Supported

Hub
Print Server
Switch
Network Device
Router
Patch Panel
Computer

American Wire Gauge

26 AWG

Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbit/s

Boot Type

Snagless

Physical Characteristics
Product Color

Gray

Jacket Material

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Miscellaneous
Certifications & Standards

  • TIA/ETL-568-B2.10
  • UL 444

Environmentally Friendly

Yes

Environmental Certification

RoHS

Country of Origin

China

Warranty
Limited Warranty

Lifetime

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|network cable|Cat.6 Network cable icon

    Cat6a Cable - Network cable

FAQs

What are the key features of the StarTech.com C6ASPAT14GR Cat6a cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT14GR is a 14-foot Cat6a cable featuring 10 Gigabit speed capability, shielded design for EMI/RFI protection, and snagless RJ45 connectors with gold plating. It supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), has molded boots for strain relief, and is constructed with stranded copper wiring. The cable is designed for durability with damage, break, and corrosion-resistant features.
What is the maximum data transfer speed of this cable?
This Cat6a cable supports data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbit/s). It's tested for frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it ideal for 10GBase-T Ethernet networks and high-performance networking applications.
What devices can this network cable connect?
The cable is compatible with multiple networking devices including hubs, switches, routers, print servers, patch panels, and computers. With its RJ45 male connectors on both ends and Cat6a specification, it's suitable for any network device that uses standard RJ45 ports and requires high-speed 10 Gigabit connectivity.
How is this cable protected against interference?
The cable features comprehensive shielding with 100% copper and foil-shielded twisted-pair wiring to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This makes it ideal for environments with high electromagnetic activity where signal integrity is crucial.
What type of connectors does the cable use and how are they protected?
The cable uses RJ45 male connectors on both ends with 50-micron gold plating for optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance. The connectors feature a snagless boot design to prevent catching during installation and molded strain relief to prevent cable damage from sharp bending angles.

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