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Cable Matters 10Gbps 5-Pack Snagless Short Shielded Cat 6A Ethernet Cable - 3ft, Cat 6A Cable, Cat6A Cord, Ethernet Cord, Blue

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Arrives Wednesday, Apr 9
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Size: 3 ft


Color: Blue


Features

  • High Performance Cat6a, 26 AWG, RJ45, Shielded Ethernet Cable provides universal connectivity for LAN network components such as PCs, computer servers, printers, routers, switch boxes, network media players, NAS, VoIP phones, PoE devices, and more
  • Cat6a performance at a Cat 5e price but with higher bandwidth; SSTP/SFTP (Screened Foiled Twisted Pair) shielding can prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and reduce crosstalk noise over the Cat 6a Ethernet cable
  • A Category 6a Ethernet patch cable is also referred to as a Cat6a network cable, Cat6a cable, Cat6a Ethernet cable, or Cat 6a data/LAN cable. Future-proof your network for 10-Gigabit Ethernet (backwards compatible with any existing Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet); Meets or exceeds Category 6a performance in compliance with the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standard
  • The shielded connectors with gold-plated contacts and strain-relief boots provide durability, and ensure a secure connection; Bare copper conductors enhance cable performance and comply with specifications for communications cables
  • Flexible and durable Cat6a cable with high bandwidth of up to 550 MHz guarantees high-speed data transfer for server applications, cloud computing, video surveillance, and online high-definition video streaming

Brand: Cable Matters


Connector Type: RJ45


Cable Type: Cat 6A


Compatible Devices: Server, Personal Computer, Router, Printer


Special Feature: 10Gbps


Brand: Cable Matters


Connector Type: RJ45


Cable Type: Cat 6A


Compatible Devices: Server, Personal Computer, Router, Printer


Special Feature: 10Gbps


Compatible Phone Models: VoIP phones


Recommended Uses For Product: LAN network components, server applications, cloud computing, video surveillance, online high-definition video streaming, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet cable category: Cat 6a


Color: Blue


Connector Gender: Male-to-Male


Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabits Per Second


Shape: Round


Number of Pins: 8


Frequency: 5.5E+2 MHz


AC Adapter Current: 6 Amps


Unit Count: 5.0 Count


Item Weight: 1 Ounces


Gauge: 26.0


Model Name: Cat6A Snagless Shielded (SSTP/SFTP)


Specification Met: Electromagnetic


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor, Indoor


Number of Items: 5


Customer Package Type: FFP


Outer Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)


Manufacturer: Cable Matters


UPC: 738435983581


Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 0.1 inches


Item Weight: 1 ounces


Item model number: 160012-3x5


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: Yes


Date First Available: October 20, 2011


Country of Origin: Thailand


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Nice, Thick Shielded Cables
Size: 10 ft Color: White
These feel substantial and have worked well in my 10 gig setup.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024 by Franklin

  • No reason to be buying Cat5e anymore.
Size: 10 ft Color: Black
I've been slowly replacing all my Cat5 with Cat6a cables, or rather, just buying Cat6a cables like these instead. The price difference, if any, is negligible, so there's not really any reason not to. Yes, Cat 5E is still plenty for most any household as most service providers only provide up to 1Gb anyways. But 2.5Gb is coming along, and if you have an intranet you likely having 2.5 or 10Gb speeds, and thats where Cat6a comes in. It's also nice to have the shielded cables. EMF really isnt a thing outside of a datacenter, but it certainly isn't going to hurt to have it. So even with my short runs, on things that wont even saturate the connection, I've been getting these Cat 6a cables. Future proofing isnt a thing, but you'll be getting more for your money today if you buy these, instead of Cat5e cables. And with that said, you dont need to buy Cat8 cables. That would be a waste of your money at this time. Unless you intend to hide the cable behind a wall without the ability to access it ever again and you want to "futureproof" that connection, then maybe. But I digress. For basically any other application, this is the cable spec you want. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025 by hoof_hearted4

  • Go to Ethernet cable
Size: 3 ft Color: Black
After some failed episodes with the quote unquote flat cat 8 cables and doing more research I decided it was best to just keep things simple. Cable matters always make high quality and affordable Ethernet cables. When comparing speeds of current networking equipment and computers to the throughput of these cables there really is no reason to get anything above cat6 unless you're really going to distance it then you have test 6A. I struggled with keeping the cat8 flat cables organized, so it's great to go back to Ethernet cables that just work. The best part is how many length and color and multipack quantity and multi color options CM has. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023 by Drew

  • Works
Size: 5 ft Color: Blue
Works as intended and isn't to stiff, runs the full speed,. Overall I'd buy again if I needed some more short cables.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025 by patrick

  • Worth the price
Size: 5 ft Color: Black
I saw an increase in connection speed for my PS5 and better reliability. Several cables come with this purchase, so if I have any use for another one in the future I have a few backup cables.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024 by Jon F.

  • 7foot 5 pack cat 6a
Size: 7 ft Color: Black
Very sturdy quality construction with metal fittings. I docked a star because in my 5-pack one was only 3' but that was OK as I had a use for it. The Cat 6a is overkill, but I ran a 75-foot line to my basement and wanted bandwidth for multiple devices. I mostly wanted it for the quality construction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023 by Discerning Consumer

  • Amazing cables at a good price!
Size: 5 ft Color: Black
At first I was using various ethernet cables in my home network that I've collected over the years and would get spotty performance when viewing 4K or transferring large files between computers. I knew I would eventually upgrade the equipment like NIC and switch but didn't want the old various cables to be the weak link - literally. So I Upgraded every single ethernet cable in my home with these and without a doubt the difference in performance is night and day, and I'm extremely pleased. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024 by A.D.

  • Ok
Size: 5 ft Color: Blue
Seems To Work
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025 by Jalil L Shabazz

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