Siemon Cat 6a 3M Patch Cord

Product Name: Cat 6A 10G Shielded Patch Cord

Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)

Category: Category 6A (Cat 6A)

Cable Type: Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

Shielding:

Shielding Type: Foil Shielded Twisted Pair (F/UTP) with overall shield

Shield Material: Typically aluminum foil with a drain wire

Connector Type:

Plug Type: Modular RJ45 connectors on both ends

Contacts: 50-micron gold-plated for enhanced durability and reliable connectivity

Performance:

Data Rate: Supports up to 10 Gbps (10 Gigabit Ethernet)

Bandwidth: Up to 500 MHz

Standards Compliance: Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A and ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA standards

Conductor Configuration:

Pairs: 4 twisted pairs

Conductor Gauge: 26 AWG or 28 AWG stranded copper conductors (varies by model)

Cable Jacket:

Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) for enhanced safety

Color: Typically available in various colors such as gray, blue, yellow, green, and more

Temperature Range:

Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)

Storage Temperature: -20°C to +75°C (-4°F to +167°F)

Durability:

Minimum Bend Radius: 4x the cable diameter

Plug Retention Force: 50N (11.24 lbf) minimum, ensuring a secure connection

Compliance:

RoHS: Compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

Certifications: UL listed, ETL verified for performance and compliance

Applications:

Ideal for high-performance networking environments requiring 10 Gigabit Ethernet, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications rooms

Suitable for connecting network devices like switches, routers, and patch panels