What This Cable Is
The cat6a ethernet cable 50ft is a finished Cat6a patch cord. The length is 50 feet, or about 15.2 meters. It uses 23AWG solid bare copper and an S/FTP shield structure. Both ends have pre-crimped RJ45 gold-plated plugs. It supports 10Gbps. This product is one of the most common short lengths in data centers. It is good for server rack and cabinet interconnect.
Where It Fits
Buyers first check the cabinet layout and port type. This cat6a ethernet cable 50ft fits data center cabinet server to TOR switch 10G links. It fits switch stacking links inside a cabinet. It fits high-performance workstation to wall panel 10G links. It fits test lab and R&D center 10G device interconnects. It also fits cross connections between front and rear cable managers. This product works with all standard RJ45 ports. The table below shows the main fit points.
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Compatibility Item |
Details |
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Installation Area |
Data center cabinet, lab, workstation, cable manager |
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Conductor Type |
23AWG solid bare copper |
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Shield Structure |
S/FTP, individual foil + overall braid |
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Connector Type |
RJ45, 3-prong gold-plated |
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Gold Plating |
15μ", customizable 30μ" |
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Plug Life |
≥750 times |
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Max Frequency |
500MHz |
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Data Rate |
10Gbps |
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Typical Applications |
Server to TOR, switch stack, workstation to panel |
Technical Specifications
The cat6a ethernet cable 50ft uses 23AWG solid bare copper. At 50 feet, attenuation margin is very large. Measured values are over 40% lower than TIA requirements. This high margin means the link still meets 10G even if site termination is not perfect, such as imperfect shield grounding. This is practical reliability in real site conditions. The braid shield uses tinned copper. It resists oxidation well. Shield performance stays stable in humid and long-running data center environments. The RJ45 plugs use 15μ" gold plating. The 3-prong design matches 23AWG conductor well. Contact resistance is stable. Outer diameter is 7.8mm ± 0.3mm. The jacket is moderately soft. It routes easily at the cabinet front. Each product is tested with a Fluke DSX-8000 analyzer across the full band. A test report is included.
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Conductor Material |
Oxygen-free copper, purity ≥99.95% |
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Conductor Size |
23AWG, solid bare copper |
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Shield Structure |
S/FTP, individual foil + overall braid |
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Jacket Material |
Flame-retardant PVC |
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Outer Diameter |
7.8mm ± 0.3mm |
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Characteristic Impedance |
100Ω ± 15Ω |
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Max Transmission Frequency |
500MHz |
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Data Rate |
10Gbps |
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Connector Type |
RJ45, 3-prong gold-plated |
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Gold Plating |
15μ", customizable 30μ" |
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Plug Life |
≥750 times |
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Wiring Standard |
T568B, customizable T568A |
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Standard |
TIA/EIA-568-C.2 |
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Single Length |
50ft (15.2m) ±0.2m |
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Package |
Individual PE bag + hook-and-loop tie |
How to Choose the Right Model
Buyers often need different gold plating and colors for the cat6a ethernet cable 50ft. We offer 15μ" and 30μ" gold plating. Jacket colors come in 8 standard colors. Wiring can be T568A or T568B. The jacket can print your brand. Package options include PE bag, coil, or color box. MOQ is 100 pieces per specification. Lead time is 7 to 10 working days. This product is a good choice for data center cabinet 10G links.
Quality Testing and OEM Support
We test each piece of product with a Fluke DSX-8000 analyzer. The product meets TIA/EIA-568-C.2 Class EA. A test report is included. For OEM orders, you can customize gold plating, color, wiring, print, and packaging. If you need a quote, send us your length, gold plating, color, and package type.
FAQ
Q1: Is the cable itself different between cat6a ethernet cable 50ft and cat6a ethernet cable 100ft?
A1: No. The conductor size, shield structure, and jacket material are the same. The only difference is length and plug assembly. Both use the same cable. Performance is the same. They just come in different lengths for different connection distances.
Q2: Is this patch cord a waste in a Gigabit network?
A2: If you only run Gigabit now but plan to upgrade to 10G in two or three years, Cat6a patch cords save money. You avoid re-cabling costs and business downtime. Cat6a also has more margin in Gigabit networks. Anti-interference is stronger. Link stability is better.