Close-up view of gold-plated RJ45 connector on aqua Cat6a ethernet cable showing snagless boot design

Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors for Superior Signal Integrity

The Cat6a patch cable features premium 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors that ensure optimal conductivity and long-term reliability. Each connector is engineered with advanced shielding and a snagless boot design that protects against EMI/RFI interference while preventing cable damage during installation. The aqua-colored cable jacket provides easy identification in complex network setups.

Technical Specifications

  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity
  • Shielded RJ45 connector with EMI/RFI protection
  • Snagless boot design prevents connector damage

Applications

  • Data center network infrastructure
  • High-speed switch to server connections
  • 10GBase-T network backbone installations
Detailed side view of RJ45 connector showing strain relief boot and gold-plated contacts on Cat6a ethernet cable

Precision-Engineered Connector with Strain Relief System

Experience superior network reliability with the precision-molded connector featuring integrated strain relief. The ergonomic boot design prevents cable kinking while protecting the critical termination points. The high-quality construction ensures consistent 10Gb performance across the full 15-foot cable length, making it ideal for demanding enterprise environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Molded strain relief boot prevents cable damage
  • 26 AWG stranded copper conductors
  • Full EMI/RFI shielding throughout connector

Applications

  • Network equipment rack installations
  • Cross-connect patching in wiring closets
  • High-density switch port connections

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Manufacturer Part Number

C6ASPAT15AQ

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Product Name

Cat6a Ethernet Patch Cable - Shielded (STP) - 15 ft., Aqua

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Type

Network Cable

Technical Information
Cable Type

Category 6a

Cable Characteristic

Patch Cable

Cable Length

15 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

Minimized Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT)
Molded
EMI/RF Protection
Booted
Strain Relief
Corrosion Resistant
Noise Protection
Stranded
Damage Resistant
Rust Resistant
Flexible
Break Resistant
PoE

Shielding

Yes

Jacket Type

CMG

Device Supported

Desktop Computer
Hub
Switch
Router
Print Server
Patch Panel
PoE-enabled Device
VoIP Device
Docking Station
Network Device
Notebook

American Wire Gauge

26 AWG

Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbit/s

Boot Type

Snagless

Physical Characteristics
Product Color

Aqua

Weight (Approximate)

0.41 lb

Miscellaneous
Environmentally Friendly

Yes

Environmental Certification

RoHS
REACH
WEEE

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 C6ASPAT15AQ Cat6a Ethernet cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT15AQ is a shielded Cat6a ethernet cable featuring 10Gb network connectivity, EMI/RFI protection, and gold-plated connectors. It comes with snagless RJ45 clips and molded boots for strain relief, is 15 feet long, and supports PoE devices. The cable is constructed with 100% copper and foil-shielded twisted-pair wiring, tested for up to 500MHz frequency, making it ideal for high-performance network installations.
What devices is this ethernet cable compatible with?
This Cat6a cable is compatible with a wide range of devices including desktop computers, notebooks, hubs, switches, routers, print servers, patch panels, PoE-enabled devices, VoIP devices, docking stations, and various network devices. Its universal RJ-45 connectors ensure broad compatibility with standard networking equipment, making it suitable for both home and professional network setups.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT15AQ supports a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbit/s). The cable is tested for frequencies up to 500MHz, making it fully compliant with Cat6a specifications and ideal for high-speed 10GBase-T Ethernet networks.
What protection features does this cable offer?
This cable offers comprehensive protection features including EMI/RFI shielding for electromagnetic interference protection, noise protection, and corrosion resistance. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 clips during installation, while the molded strain relief prevents cable damage from sharp bending. The 50-micron gold-plated connectors ensure optimal conductivity and resist oxidation and corrosion.
What is the warranty period for this cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT15AQ comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer, ensuring guaranteed reliability and long-term support for your network infrastructure investment.

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