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Description

StarTech NLAQ-4F-CAT6A-PATCH Aqua Cat6a Ethernet Cable

Overview

The StarTech NLAQ-4F-CAT6A-PATCH is a 4-foot aqua-colored Category 6a Ethernet cable designed for high-speed network connections. It ensures reliable data transmission for demanding applications like 10 Gigabit Ethernet, supporting up to 500MHz. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket makes it suitable for installations where fire safety and reduced smoke emission are critical, such as in commercial buildings or data centers. This cable is ideal for connecting network devices in close proximity, such as a server to a switch, or a workstation to a wall jack, where a short, high-performance link is required.

Compatibility

This Cat6a cable is backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 networks but is optimized for Cat6a performance. It supports 10Gbps data rates, making it compatible with 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches, routers, network interface cards (NICs), and other networking equipment. It also supports 100W PoE++ (802.3bt), ensuring sufficient power delivery for compatible devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, or VoIP phones without needing separate power supplies. The RJ-45 connectors ensure broad compatibility with standard Ethernet ports.

Installation Notes

The cable operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) and humidity of 0% to 85% RH. The stranded 27 AWG copper conductors provide flexibility, while the 50-micron gold-plated RJ-45 connectors offer superior conductivity and corrosion resistance. The cable jacket material is Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), which is important for plenum spaces or areas with strict fire safety codes. The cable has an outer diameter of 0.2 inches (5.7 mm).

What's in the Box

  • 1x 4ft Aqua Cat6a Ethernet Cable
Specifications
Cable Length: 4.0 ft [1.2 m]
Cable Rating: CAT6a - 10Gbit/s
Cable Jacket Material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Wire Gauge: 27 AWG
Conductor Type: Stranded Copper
Connector Type: RJ-45
Connector Plating: 50-micro gold-plated
Frequency: 500MHz
Data Rate: 10Gbps
PoE Support: 100W PoE++
Operating Temperature: 0C to 50C
Storage Temperature: -20C to 60C
Operating Humidity: 0% ~ 85% RH
Color: Aqua
Cable OD: 0.2 in [5.7 mm]
Product Weight: 1.7 oz [49.0 g]
Warranty: Lifetime
Brand: StarTech
MPN: NLAQ-4F-CAT6A-PATCH
Type: Ethernet Cable
Connectivity: Ethernet
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