Paige Electric 7106A06BL Cat 6A 6-Inch Blue Patch Cord
Overview
The Paige Electric 7106A06BL is a 6-inch Cat 6A patch cord in blue, built for tight jumper runs between patch panels and switch ports where a full-length cable creates unnecessary slack. Cat 6A construction supports 10 Gbps throughput, so it holds up on 10GBASE-T runs instead of forcing a downgrade to Cat 6 speeds at the last few inches of the link. At this length it's a rack and cabinet cord, not a desk-to-wall run — use it where the patch field and the switch are close enough that a standard 1-3 ft cord is overkill.
Compatibility
7106A06BL terminates to standard RJ-45 and works with any Cat 6A or backward-compatible Cat 6/Cat 5e patch panel, keystone jack, or switch port. It fits standard 19-inch rack patch panels and structured cabling deployments where network video recorders or PoE switches sit in the same cabinet as the patch field — short jumpers keep cable management trays clear in dense NVR and switch racks.
Installation Notes
Country of origin is CN; the cord weighs 0.04 lb per unit, light enough that bend radius at the boot is the only real installation constraint at 6 inches — route it with a gentle curve rather than a sharp fold to avoid stressing the twisted pairs near the connector. Carries a limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
What's in the Box
- 4,000x Cat 6A blue patch cords, 6-inch length (case pack)
For longer horizontal or vertical runs feeding IP cameras back to the rack, pair this with longer Cat 6A stock; see the PoE planning guide for run-length and power budget considerations, and check PoE switches for port-side compatibility.
