This 0.15m CAT6A patch lead from Nimbus is rated to 500MHz and handles 10GBASE-T across a full 100 metre channel. That makes it a sensible choice for 10G switch uplinks, NAS boxes and multi-gig Wi-Fi access points.
The cable uses a braided outer screen plus foil around every pair (S/FTP), the heaviest screening used on copper patch leads. For the screen to do its job, pair it with shielded panels, keystones and switch ports. The sheath is LSZH, meaning it produces little smoke and no halogen gases in a fire; many commercial and public buildings ask for it. Using 26 AWG copper makes it a little thinner and easier to dress neatly than heavier-gauge leads.
It is sized for in-rack patching between a panel and the switch directly above or below it. Red is one of several colours in the range, so you can colour-code by department, VLAN or device type.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT6A
- Length: 0.15m
- Colour: Red
- Screening: S/FTP
- Conductor size: 26 AWG
- Sheath: LSZH
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Bandwidth: 500MHz
