Black Box 5ft Slim-Net CAT6A 28AWG Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable (Blue)

The Black Box C6APC28-BL-05 is a five-foot CAT6A Slim-Net Ethernet patch cable that lets you run 10-gigabit connections without turning your rack into a tangled mass of cords. Built with 28 AWG conductors, the cable is almost half the diameter of a typical CAT6A lead, so it slips through crowded cable managers, improves airflow around active equipment, and helps keep temperatures in check.

Each end is fitted with a snagless boot that shields the latch during pulls and keeps the plug from catching on neighboring ports. Inside the plug, 50-micron gold-plated contacts maintain reliable signal integrity and resist corrosion over thousands of insertions. The cable is tested to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 requirements and supports the full 500 MHz bandwidth specified for CAT6A, giving you the headroom needed for 10GBase-T links, PoE devices, or high-resolution AV over IP.

This cable is a solid choice for network engineers who build dense switch stacks, administrators working in space-constrained data centers, or anyone setting up a home lab that demands professional-grade performance without extra bulk. The vibrant blue jacket also makes it easy to follow specific runs when you are tracing connections.

• 28 AWG construction that takes up roughly half the space of standard CAT6A patch cords
• 5-foot length for short, tidy runs between patch panels and switches
• Certified to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and supports 500 MHz CAT6A performance for 10-gigabit networking
• 50-micron gold-plated contacts provide long-term conductivity and signal reliability
• Snagless boots protect latches and simplify pulls through tight cable paths