StarTech.com Cat6a STP Ethernet Cable 7ft 10GbE PoE C6ASPAT7BK
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT7BK Cat6a STP Ethernet Cable provides robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and Power over Ethernet support over 2.1 meters, ensuring high-speed data transfer for critical network infrastructure.
- 10GbE Performance: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, enabling rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive applications and reducing network bottlenecks.
- EMI/RFI Protection: Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction guards against electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable and error-free data transmission in noisy environments.
- Power over Ethernet: Delivers both data and power over a single cable, simplifying deployment of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
- Operational Value: Engineered with a snagless boot and CMG rating, this cable ensures secure, compliant, and long-lasting network connections, minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT7BK is a 2.1-meter (7-foot) Cat6a STP Ethernet cable engineered to deliver robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, supporting data transfer rates up to 10000 Mbit/s and operating at a frequency of 500 MHz.
This cable features shielded twisted pair (S/UTP) construction to protect against electromagnetic interference, includes a snagless boot for secure connections, and is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding business networks.
- High-Speed Data: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet with a 500 MHz frequency, facilitating rapid data exchange for enterprise applications and large file transfers.
- Interference Resistance: Shielded (S/UTP) construction protects against EMI/RFI, maintaining signal integrity in data centers and industrial settings.
- PoE Capability: Enables Power over Ethernet, allowing network devices like IP phones and access points to receive power and data over one cable, simplifying installation.
- Durable Design: Features a snagless boot and PVC jacket, preventing connector damage during installation and ensuring long-term cable integrity.
- Operational Value: CMG (CM) rated and RoHS compliant, this cable meets safety standards for commercial installations, reducing compliance risks and ensuring reliable infrastructure.
Choose this StarTech.com Cat6a STP cable for dependable, high-performance network connectivity that supports your business's critical operations.
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What This Solves
Wired Office Workstations
In modern office environments, reliable network access is paramount for employee productivity. This cable connects desktop PCs and laptops to the network, ensuring stable internet access and efficient file sharing.
Corporate offices, legal firms, accounting practices, real estate agencies
Server & Network Infrastructure
Data closets and server rooms require robust cabling to support mission-critical applications and high-speed data flow. This cable links servers, switches, and patch panels, providing high-speed backbone connectivity for essential business operations.
Data centers, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, network operations centers
IP-Based Devices & PoE
Deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points often requires both data and power delivery. This cable powers and connects these devices, simplifying installation and reducing cabling complexity across facilities.
Retail stores, hospitality groups, healthcare clinics, educational institutions
Key Features
Cable standard: Cat6a
Supports future-proof network upgrades to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, protecting infrastructure investments.
Data transfer rate: 10000 Mbit/s
Enables rapid file transfers and smooth operation of bandwidth-intensive applications, boosting employee efficiency.
Cable shielding: S/UTP (STP)
Minimizes electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable data transmission in electrically noisy environments like server rooms.
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Yes
Delivers both data and power over a single cable, simplifying installation and reducing cabling costs for compatible devices.
Snagless cable boot: Yes
Protects the RJ-45 connector clip during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring secure, long-lasting connections.
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 difference between Cat6 and Cat6a?
Cat6a cables support 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds over longer distances (up to 100 meters) and operate at higher frequencies (500 MHz) compared to Cat6, which typically supports 10GbE only over shorter runs (up to 55 meters). This ensures greater bandwidth and reduced crosstalk for demanding network environments.
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) standards, allowing it to deliver both data and electrical power to PoE-enabled devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points over a single cable.
What does S/UTP (STP) shielding mean for network performance?
S/UTP (Shielded/Unshielded Twisted Pair), commonly known as STP, means the cable has an overall braided shield around the twisted pairs. This shielding significantly reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring more stable and error-free data transmission, especially in environments with high electrical noise.
Is this cable suitable for in-wall installations?
Yes, this cable has a CMG (CM) cable rating, which indicates it is suitable for general-purpose communication cable use in commercial buildings and can be safely installed in walls, floors, and ceilings in non-plenum areas, adhering to fire safety standards.
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.