StarTech.com Cat6a Ethernet Cable 10 Gigabit Shielded 9.1m Blue C6ASPAT30BL
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT30BL Cat6a Ethernet cable provides robust 10 Gigabit network connections over 9.1 meters, ensuring critical data integrity in demanding business environments.
- 10 Gigabit Performance: Supports 10GBase-T Ethernet, enabling high-speed data transfer for servers, switches, and workstations to eliminate network bottlenecks.
- Shielded Design: Protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring stable and error-free data transmission in electrically noisy areas.
- PoE Compatibility: Delivers Power over Ethernet (PoE) to compatible devices, simplifying deployments for IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without additional power outlets.
- Snagless Connectors: Features a snagless boot design that protects the RJ-45 connector clip during installation, reducing cable damage and minimizing replacement costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT30BL is a 9.1-meter (30-foot) blue Cat6a Ethernet cable, purpose-built for high-performance 10 Gigabit network connections. It features a shielded design and 26 AWG stranded copper conductors, ensuring robust data transfer at 10000 Mbit/s with a 500 MHz frequency.
This cable is designed to meet or exceed Category 6a specifications, providing reliable connectivity for demanding business applications. Its CMG (CM) cable rating and RoHS, CE, REACH compliance ensure it meets industry safety and environmental standards for professional deployments.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, supporting high-bandwidth applications and ensuring rapid data transfer across your network infrastructure.
- EMI/RFI Protection: Shielded construction prevents electromagnetic interference, maintaining signal quality and reducing the risk of data corruption in server rooms or industrial settings.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: Fully compatible with PoE devices, allowing for simplified installation of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points by consolidating power and data over a single cable.
- Durable Construction: Features a PVC jacket, stranded copper conductors, and snagless RJ-45 connectors, providing long-term reliability and resistance to wear in active IT environments.
- Operational Value: Ensures consistent network uptime and reduces troubleshooting efforts by providing a high-quality, standards-compliant physical layer for critical business operations.
This Cat6a cable is an essential component for any business seeking to establish or upgrade a high-speed, interference-resistant network backbone.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Center Interconnects
In server rooms and data closets, reliable 10 Gigabit connectivity is essential for server-to-switch and switch-to-switch links. This shielded Cat6a cable ensures maximum throughput and minimizes crosstalk, supporting virtualized environments and large data transfers.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
PoE Device Deployment
Power over Ethernet simplifies the installation of network devices by delivering both power and data over a single cable. This Cat6a cable supports PoE, making it ideal for deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points in office buildings or retail spaces.
Office environments, retail franchises, hospitality groups, educational institutions
EMI-Resistant Industrial Networks
Manufacturing plants and industrial facilities often have high levels of electromagnetic interference from machinery. The shielded design of this cable protects network signals from noise, ensuring stable communication for industrial control systems and IoT devices.
Manufacturing facilities, logistics warehouses, smart factory deployments
Key Features
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) Support
Enables ultra-fast data transfer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, eliminating network bottlenecks for critical business applications and large file transfers.
Shielded (STP/FTP) Cable Design
Protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring stable and error-free network performance in noisy electrical environments.
9.1-meter (30-foot) Length
Provides ample reach for connecting devices across server racks, between workstations and wall jacks, or within larger office layouts, offering flexible deployment options.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Compatibility
Supports the delivery of power and data over a single cable, simplifying the installation of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without needing separate power outlets.
Snagless RJ-45 Connectors
Features a protective boot that prevents the connector clip from snagging or breaking during installation and removal, reducing cable damage and replacement costs.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Managed switches, routers, patch panels, PoE injectors, network attached storage (NAS)
Computing Devices
Servers, desktop PCs, workstations, high-performance laptops, network cards
IP-Based Systems
VoIP phones, IP cameras, wireless access points, building automation controllers
Structured Cabling Infrastructure
Keystone jacks, wall plates, cable management systems, server racks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum data transfer speed this Cat6a cable supports?
This StarTech.com Cat6a cable supports data transfer rates up to 10,000 Mbit/s (10 Gigabit Ethernet), making it suitable for high-bandwidth network applications.
Can this cable be used with Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices?
Yes, this Cat6a cable is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, allowing it to deliver both data and power to PoE-enabled devices like IP cameras or VoIP phones.
What does the 'shielded' feature mean for network performance?
The shielded design protects the internal conductors from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This ensures a cleaner signal, reducing data errors and maintaining consistent network performance, especially in environments with other electrical equipment.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor use?
No, this cable features a Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacket and is rated CMG (CM), indicating it is designed for indoor use. Outdoor applications require cables with specific UV and moisture resistance.
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.