StarTech.com 3FT CAT6A LSZH 10GbE 500MHz Patch Cable NLBK-3F-CAT6A-PATCH
The StarTech.com 3FT CAT6A LSZH 10GbE 500MHz Patch Cable provides a robust 0.9-meter connection, enabling 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds and supporting up to 100W PoE++ for demanding network devices.
- 10GbE Performance: Delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds at 500 MHz, ensuring rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive applications and preventing network bottlenecks.
- LSZH Safety: Features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen jacket, significantly reducing toxic smoke and corrosive gas emissions in fire events to protect personnel and equipment.
- PoE++ Support: Capable of delivering up to 100W of Power over Ethernet (PoE++), enabling the deployment of high-power devices like advanced access points and IP cameras without separate power sources.
- EMI Protection: Equipped with S/FTP (S-STP) shielding, this cable effectively guards against electromagnetic interference, maintaining stable and reliable network connections in noisy environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com NLBK-3F-CAT6A-PATCH is a 0.9-meter (3-foot) Cat6a Ethernet cable, purpose-built for high-speed network environments, supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) at a 500 MHz frequency. It features S/FTP (S-STP) shielding and 27 AWG stranded copper conductors, ensuring optimal signal integrity and flexibility for installation.
This cable is designed with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, meeting critical safety standards by minimizing harmful emissions during a fire, which is essential for public and commercial buildings. It also supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ with up to 100W power delivery, enabling efficient deployment of power-hungry network devices.
- Core Functionality: Provides reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring that business applications and data transfers operate at peak efficiency without latency.
- Enhanced Safety: The LSZH jacket minimizes the release of toxic fumes and corrosive gases in a fire, protecting occupants and reducing damage to sensitive equipment.
- Power Delivery: Supports 100W PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt), simplifying infrastructure by powering devices like high-performance wireless access points and IP cameras directly through the network cable.
- Signal Integrity: S/FTP (S-STP) shielding protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, maintaining consistent data flow in electrically noisy environments.
- Operational Value: Features snagless, gold-plated RJ-45 connectors and a durable design, extending cable lifespan and reducing the total cost of ownership through fewer replacements and maintenance calls.
This Cat6a LSZH patch cable is an essential component for any organization prioritizing high-speed network performance, safety, and long-term operational reliability.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Center Connections
In server rooms and data centers, reliable high-speed links are crucial for data transfer and application performance. This Cat6a cable provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring rapid communication between servers, switches, and storage arrays.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
PoE Device Deployment
Deploying Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, or VoIP phones requires cables capable of delivering both data and power efficiently. This cable supports 100W PoE++, simplifying installations by eliminating the need for separate power outlets. It ensures consistent power delivery for critical devices.
Office buildings, educational campuses, retail environments, manufacturing facilities
EMI-Prone Industrial Environments
Industrial settings often contain machinery that generates significant electromagnetic interference (EMI), which can degrade network performance. The S/FTP shielding of this cable protects data signals from EMI, maintaining stable and error-free communication for industrial control systems and sensors.
Manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, smart factories, industrial automation sites
Key Features
Cat6a Cable Standard
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) at 500 MHz, ensuring future-proof high-speed data transfer for demanding business applications.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Minimizes the emission of toxic smoke and corrosive gases during a fire, enhancing safety for personnel and protecting sensitive equipment in commercial buildings.
S/FTP (S-STP) Cable Shielding
Provides superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, ensuring stable and reliable network performance in electrically noisy environments.
100W Power over Ethernet (PoE++) Support
Enables the deployment of high-power network devices like advanced access points and PTZ cameras without requiring separate power outlets, simplifying infrastructure and reducing cabling costs.
Snagless RJ-45 Connectors with Gold Plating
Prevents cable damage during installation and removal while ensuring a corrosion-free, highly reliable connection for long-term network stability.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Routers, managed switches, patch panels, PoE injectors, NAS devices from all major brands
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, servers, gaming consoles
IP-Based Systems
VoIP phones, IP cameras, access points, building automation systems
Structured Cabling
Keystone jacks, patch panels, cable management systems, server racks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of a Cat6a cable over Cat5e or Cat6 for business use?
Cat6a cables are designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) over longer distances (up to 100 meters) and at higher frequencies (500 MHz) compared to Cat5e (1GbE) and Cat6 (1GbE up to 100m, 10GbE up to 55m). This ensures superior performance for bandwidth-intensive applications and future-proofs your network infrastructure.
Why is a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket important for commercial installations?
An LSZH jacket is crucial for commercial and public buildings because, in the event of a fire, it produces significantly less smoke and no toxic halogen gases. This enhances safety for building occupants and reduces corrosive damage to electronic equipment, which is often a requirement for compliance.
Can this cable reliably power high-wattage devices using Power over Ethernet?
Yes, this StarTech.com Cat6a cable supports PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) and can deliver up to 100W of power. This capability makes it ideal for powering high-demand devices such as advanced wireless access points, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP cameras, and thin clients directly over the network connection.
What kind of shielding does this cable use and how does it benefit network performance?
This cable uses S/FTP (Screened/Foiled Twisted Pair) shielding, also known as S-STP. This advanced shielding provides robust protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk from adjacent cables, ensuring a clean, stable signal and preventing data errors or slowdowns in electrically noisy environments.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
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.