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

Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors for Lightning-Fast 10Gb Networks

Experience superior network performance with this Cat6a cable's premium gold-plated RJ45 connectors. The shielded design and 50-micron gold plating work together to deliver crystal-clear signal transmission while preventing oxidation and corrosion. The blue cable jacket not only aids in easy identification but also houses 100% copper wiring for optimal conductivity. The snagless boot design protects the critical RJ45 clips during installation and daily use, while the molded strain relief prevents cable damage at connection points. This thoughtful engineering ensures your network maintains peak performance even in EMI-heavy environments.

Technical Specifications

  • 50-micron gold-plated connectors for superior conductivity
  • Snagless boot design for connector protection
  • Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction for EMI protection

Applications

  • Data center network infrastructure
  • High-speed server connections
  • Network backbone installations
Detailed view of Cat6a ethernet cable connector showing molded strain relief boot and gold-plated contacts

Enhanced Strain Relief Design for Maximum Durability

The cable's innovative molded boot design provides crucial strain relief at the connector points, where network cables are most vulnerable to damage. This reinforced construction prevents sharp bending and maintains proper cable geometry, ensuring consistent 10Gb performance throughout the cable's lifetime. The robust blue jacket material combined with internal shielding offers complete protection against EMI/RFI interference, making this cable ideal for dense networking environments. The precision-engineered connector housing maintains perfect pin alignment for reliable connections in mission-critical applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Molded strain relief boot for bend protection
  • EMI/RFI shielding for signal integrity
  • 26 AWG copper conductors for optimal performance

Applications

  • Industrial network deployments
  • Long-distance network runs
  • High-interference environments

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Manufacturer Part Number

C6ASPAT20BL

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Product Name

Cat6a Ethernet Patch Cable - Shielded (STP) - 20 ft., Blue

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Type

Network Cable

Technical Information
Cable Type

Category 6a

Cable Characteristic

Patch Cable

Cable Length

20 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

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

Shielding

Yes

Jacket Type

CMG

Device Supported

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

American Wire Gauge

26 AWG

Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbit/s

Boot Type

Snagless

Physical Characteristics
Product Color

Blue

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 C6ASPAT20BL Cat6a Ethernet cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT20BL 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 20 feet long, and includes features like PoE support, break resistance, and noise protection. The cable is constructed with 100% copper and foil-shielded twisted-pair wiring, tested for up to 500MHz frequency.
What devices is this ethernet cable compatible with?
This Cat6a ethernet cable is compatible with a wide range of devices including VoIP devices, PoE-enabled devices, patch panels, print servers, routers, switches, hubs, desktop computers, notebooks, network devices, and docking stations. Its universal RJ-45 connectors ensure broad compatibility with standard networking equipment.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this cable?
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT20BL supports a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbit/s). It's tested for frequencies up to 500MHz, making it fully capable of supporting 10GBase-T Ethernet networks and ensuring reliable high-speed data transmission.
How is this cable protected against interference?
This cable features comprehensive protection against interference through its shielded (STP) design, including EMI/RFI protection and noise protection. It's constructed with foil-shielded, twisted-pair wiring to keep data signals free from interference, making it ideal for environments with high electromagnetic interference.
What physical protection features does this cable include?
The cable includes several physical protection features: snagless RJ45 clips to prevent catching during installation, molded boots for connector strain relief, break-resistant construction, and gold-plated connectors (50-micron) to prevent oxidation and corrosion. These features help ensure durability and maintain connection quality over time.

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