StarTech.com CAT6A Shielded Ethernet Cable 10 Gigabit 9.1m Aqua C6ASPAT30AQ
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT30AQ CAT6A Shielded Ethernet Cable provides robust 10 Gigabit network connectivity over 9.1 meters, ensuring stable data transfer in demanding environments.
- 10 Gigabit Performance: Supports 10GBase-T Ethernet, enabling high-speed data transfer for critical business applications and large file operations.
- EMI/RFI Shielding: Protects network signals from electromagnetic interference, preventing data corruption and ensuring consistent network uptime in noisy electrical settings.
- PoE Support: Capable of delivering Power over Ethernet, simplifying deployments for IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without additional power outlets.
- Durable Construction: Features a snagless boot and stranded copper conductors, ensuring long-term reliability and ease of installation without cable damage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com C6ASPAT30AQ is a 9.1-meter (30-foot) CAT6A shielded Ethernet cable, purpose-built for delivering high-performance 10 Gigabit network connections with a 500 MHz frequency, ensuring robust data throughput for demanding applications.
Designed to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI) and system noise, this cable features a durable PVC jacket, stranded copper conductors, and a snagless RJ-45 connector, providing reliable connectivity and reducing installation complications.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) connectivity, supporting high-bandwidth applications like server-to-server communication and large data backups.
- Interference Protection: Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction effectively blocks EMI/RFI, maintaining signal integrity in environments with heavy electrical equipment or power cables.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ready: Fully supports PoE, enabling the deployment of IP phones, security cameras, and wireless access points without needing separate power sources, streamlining infrastructure.
- Reliable Connection: Equipped with male RJ-45 connectors and a snagless boot, ensuring secure, damage-free connections and simplifying cable management in crowded racks or patch panels.
- Operational Value: RoHS, CE, and REACH compliant, this cable offers a long-term, environmentally responsible solution for stable network infrastructure, minimizing replacement cycles and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Choose this StarTech.com CAT6A cable for a dependable, high-speed network foundation that supports critical business operations and future growth.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Network Backbone
In modern office environments, reliable high-speed data transfer is crucial for business operations and application performance. This Cat6a cable provides a stable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection, supporting bandwidth-intensive tasks like large file transfers, video conferencing, and database access.
Corporate offices, data centers, creative agencies, engineering firms
Interference-Resistant Connectivity
Electrically noisy environments, such as manufacturing floors or server rooms with dense equipment, can degrade network signal integrity. The cable's shielding protects against EMI/RFI, ensuring consistent and error-free data transmission where unshielded cables would fail.
Industrial facilities, healthcare systems, financial trading floors, server rooms
Power over Ethernet Deployments
Deploying IP-based devices like security cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points often requires both data and power. With PoE support, this cable simplifies installation by delivering power and data over a single connection, reducing cabling complexity and infrastructure costs.
Retail stores, educational institutions, hospitality venues, smart buildings
Key Features
Cat6a Cable Standard
Ensures reliable 10 Gigabit network connections, providing the necessary bandwidth for high-demand business applications and future-proofing network infrastructure.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Design
Protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), maintaining signal integrity and preventing costly data errors or network downtime in noisy environments.
10GBase-T Cabling Technology
Supports data transfer rates up to 10,000 Mbit/s, enabling rapid data exchange between servers, switches, and workstations for enhanced operational efficiency.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Allows compatible devices to receive power directly through the Ethernet cable, simplifying deployments of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access points by eliminating separate power outlets.
Snagless RJ-45 Connectors
Prevents accidental cable snags and damage during installation or removal, ensuring secure connections and reducing the risk of network disruptions from faulty cabling.
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 maximum data transfer rate supported by this cable?
This StarTech.com CAT6A cable supports a data transfer rate of up to 10,000 Mbit/s (10 Gigabit Ethernet), making it suitable for high-bandwidth network applications.
Can this cable be used in environments with high electrical interference?
Yes, this cable is shielded (STP) to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring stable network performance in electrically noisy environments.
Is this cable compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices?
Yes, the StarTech.com C6ASPAT30AQ cable is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE), allowing it to deliver both data and power to PoE-enabled devices.
What is the cable length and color?
This cable has a length of 9.1 meters (approximately 30 feet) and comes in an aqua (turquoise) color, which can assist with cable identification in complex network setups.
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.