StarTech.com Cat6a Shielded Ethernet Cable 10GbE 2.4m Black C6ASPAT8BK
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT8BK Cat6a shielded Ethernet cable delivers high-performance 10 Gigabit network connections over 2.4 meters, ensuring data integrity and speed in demanding environments.
- 10GbE Performance: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, enabling rapid data transfers and reducing network bottlenecks for critical business applications.
- EMI/RFI Protection: Shielded construction protects against electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable and error-free data transmission in noisy IT environments.
- PoE Compatibility: Fully supports Power over Ethernet, simplifying deployments by delivering both data and power to compatible network devices with a single cable.
- Durable Design: Features a snagless boot and PVC jacket, preventing cable damage during installation and ensuring long-term operational reliability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT8BK is a 2.4-meter Cat6a shielded Ethernet cable, purpose-built to deliver reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with a data transfer rate of 10000 Mbit/s and a frequency of 500 MHz. Its copper stranded conductors and RJ-45 male connectors ensure robust physical and electrical connections for high-demand network segments.
This cable is designed with a CMG (CM) cable rating and a snagless boot, providing durability and ease of installation while protecting against electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI). It fully supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), making it a versatile solution for powering and connecting various network devices in professional settings.
- Core Functionality: Provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring high-speed data transfer for critical business operations and reducing network latency.
- Interference Protection: Shielded construction minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI), maintaining signal integrity and preventing data corruption in electrically noisy environments.
- PoE Support: Enables Power over Ethernet (PoE), allowing a single cable to deliver both data and power to compatible devices, streamlining infrastructure and reducing cabling complexity.
- Durability & Compliance: Features a snagless boot and PVC jacket, offering enhanced durability and meeting RoHS, CE, and REACH compliance standards for safe and reliable operation.
- Operational Value: Engineered for reliable performance and longevity, contributing to reduced total cost of ownership by minimizing replacement needs and ensuring consistent network uptime.
Choose this StarTech.com Cat6a cable for a dependable and high-performance foundation for your organization's 10 Gigabit network infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Server Connectivity
In data centers or server rooms, reliable 10GbE links are essential for rapid data exchange between servers and storage arrays. This Cat6a shielded cable ensures maximum throughput and minimizes latency for mission-critical applications.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, co-location facilities, private cloud environments
Interference-Resistant Office Networks
Office environments often have multiple cables and electronic devices that can generate electromagnetic interference, degrading network performance. The cable's shielding protects against EMI/RFI, ensuring stable connections for workstations and network devices.
Corporate offices, financial trading floors, manufacturing facilities, healthcare clinics
PoE Device Deployment
Deploying Power over Ethernet devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points requires a cable that can reliably transmit both data and power. This Cat6a cable supports PoE, simplifying installation and reducing the need for separate power outlets.
Facilities management, security system integrators, smart building deployments, retail and hospitality
Key Features
Cat6a Cable Standard
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over 100 meters, enabling high-speed data transfer for bandwidth-intensive business applications.
Shielded (STP) Construction
Protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring stable and error-free network communication.
2.4 m (7.9 ft) Length
Provides optimal reach for connecting devices within server racks or adjacent workstations, reducing excess cable clutter and improving organization.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Delivers both data and power over a single cable, simplifying the deployment of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
Snagless Cable Boot
Prevents accidental cable snags during installation and removal, reducing damage and extending the cable's operational lifespan.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
10GbE switches, routers, patch panels, network interface cards from all major brands
Computing Devices
Servers, high-performance workstations, desktop PCs, network-attached storage (NAS)
IP-Based Systems
VoIP phones, IP cameras, wireless access points, building automation controllers
Structured Cabling Components
Keystone jacks, wall plates, cable management systems, server racks and cabinets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of a Cat6a cable over a Cat6 cable?
Cat6a cables are designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet over longer distances, up to 100 meters, compared to Cat6 which supports 10GbE only up to 55 meters. This provides greater flexibility for network infrastructure planning.
How does the shielding in this cable protect my network?
The shielding protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from power lines, machinery, or other network cables. This prevents signal degradation, ensuring reliable data transmission and network uptime.
Can this cable be used with Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices?
Yes, this StarTech.com Cat6a cable fully supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). It can reliably deliver both data and power to compatible PoE devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
What environments are best suited for a shielded Cat6a cable?
Shielded Cat6a cables are ideal for environments with high electrical noise, such as industrial settings, data centers, or offices with dense cabling. They are also recommended for any application where data integrity and consistent 10GbE performance are critical.
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.