StarTech.com 15FT Red Cat6a Ethernet Cable 10Gbps PoE Snagless N6PATCH15RD
The StarTech.com N6PATCH15RD is a 15-foot red Cat6a Ethernet cable engineered to deliver multi-gigabit 1/2.5/5Gbps and 10Gbps network performance, ensuring robust connectivity for demanding business applications.
- 10Gbps Performance: Supports multi-gigabit speeds up to 10Gbps, eliminating network bottlenecks for high-bandwidth applications and large file transfers.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): Enables power delivery to compatible devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones over a single cable, simplifying infrastructure and reducing wiring costs.
- Snagless RJ45 Connectors: Features a snagless boot design that protects connector clips during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring consistent uptime.
- Durable Cat6a Construction: Built with a red PVC jacket and gold-plated copper conductors, ensuring long-term reliability and clear network identification in structured cabling.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com N6PATCH15RD is a 15-foot (4.5m) red Cat6a Ethernet patch cable, designed for high-performance network connections, supporting multi-gigabit speeds of 1/2.5/5Gbps and full 10Gbps Ethernet. It features U/UTP shielding, 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, and gold-plated RJ45 connectors, ensuring optimal signal integrity.
This cable is engineered with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, enabling power delivery to compatible network devices, and includes a snagless boot to protect the RJ45 clips during installation. Its CMG (CM) cable rating and RoHS/CE compliance ensure it meets essential safety and environmental standards for commercial deployments, providing a reliable foundation for your wired infrastructure.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 10Gbps Ethernet connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive applications and preventing network slowdowns.
- PoE Support: Facilitates Power over Ethernet for devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones, streamlining installations and reducing the need for additional power outlets.
- Enhanced Durability: Features a snagless design and a durable PVC jacket, protecting the cable from physical damage during routing and maintenance, extending its operational lifespan.
- High-Frequency Bandwidth: Supports a 650 MHz frequency, providing ample headroom for current and future network demands, ensuring your infrastructure remains relevant.
- Operational Value: Offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for wired network segments, minimizing troubleshooting time and supporting consistent business operations.
This Cat6a Ethernet cable provides the high-speed, reliable connectivity required for modern business networks, supporting both data and power delivery with proven durability.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Workstation Connectivity
In office environments requiring fast data access for large files or multimedia, this cable provides a dedicated 10Gbps link. It ensures employees experience minimal latency and rapid file transfers, boosting daily productivity.
Corporate offices, design studios, engineering firms, financial trading floors
Powering IP-Based Devices
For deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points, this cable delivers both data and power over a single connection. This simplifies installation, reduces cable clutter, and lowers infrastructure costs by eliminating separate power outlets.
Retail stores, healthcare clinics, educational institutions, manufacturing facilities
Server & Network Infrastructure Links
Within server rooms or MDF/IDF closets, this Cat6a cable connects servers, switches, and patch panels for robust backbone connectivity. It supports high-density data traffic and ensures reliable communication between critical network components.
Data centers, enterprise IT departments, co-location facilities, network operations centers
Key Features
10Gbps Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid data exchange for bandwidth-intensive applications, preventing network bottlenecks and improving operational efficiency.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Enables power delivery to compatible network devices over the Ethernet cable, simplifying deployments and reducing the need for additional power outlets.
Snagless RJ45 Connector Design
Protects the connector clips from damage during installation and removal, minimizing cable failures and ensuring consistent network uptime.
650 MHz Frequency Bandwidth
Provides superior signal integrity and future-proof capacity for demanding network environments, supporting evolving high-speed data requirements.
Gold-Plated Copper Conductors
Offers enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance, ensuring a stable and reliable connection over the cable's lifespan.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Managed switches, routers, patch panels, network attached storage (NAS) from all major brands
IP-Based Devices
VoIP phones, IP security cameras, wireless access points, building automation sensors
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, workstations, servers, thin clients, network printers
Structured Cabling Systems
Keystone jacks, wall plates, cable management trays, server racks and cabinets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cat6 and Cat6a cables?
Cat6a cables support 10 Gigabit Ethernet over longer distances (up to 100 meters) and operate at a higher frequency (650 MHz) compared to standard Cat6 (250 MHz), which typically supports 10Gbps only over shorter runs (up to 55 meters).
Can this cable be used for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications?
Yes, this StarTech.com Cat6a cable is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, allowing it to deliver both data and power to compatible equipment like IP cameras and VoIP phones.
What does "snagless" mean for an Ethernet cable?
A snagless design features a protective boot over the RJ45 connector's locking tab, preventing the tab from snagging or breaking off when pulling the cable through tight spaces or during installation, ensuring durability.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor use or in plenum spaces?
This cable has a CMG (CM) cable rating, making it suitable for general purpose use in walls, floors, and non-plenum spaces within commercial buildings. It is not rated for outdoor use or for plenum air return spaces.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.