This 50m CAT6A patch lead from Nimbus is rated to 500MHz and handles 10GBASE-T across a full 100 metre channel. It is the cable to choose for 10 Gigabit server, storage and uplink connections.
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. An LSZH (low smoke, zero halogen) jacket is used, which is what most building specifications now call for indoors. Its 24 AWG copper cores are thicker than the 26 AWG found in many patch leads, which helps with longer runs and powered devices.
Long runs like this suit temporary networks and hard-to-reach equipment. Copper Ethernet is specified to 100 metres in total. Choosing grey leads for one job (cameras, phones or uplinks, say) makes faults quicker to trace later.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT6A
- Length: 50m
- Colour: Grey
- Screening: S/FTP
- Conductor size: 24 AWG
- Sheath: LSZH
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Bandwidth: 500MHz
