ACT Yellow 1 meter LSZH U/FTP CAT6A datacenter slimline patch cable snagless with RJ45 connectors

The ACT Yellow 1 meter LSZH U/FTP CAT6A patch cable is a slimline datacenter Ethernet cable with a 1 m length, U/FTP shielding and RJ-45 connectors. Its reduced diameter (approximately 3.8 mm) and gold-plated RJ-45 contacts make it suitable for high-speed data transmission in space-constrained racks and cabinets while complying with low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) requirements.

Advantages

The slimline construction offers a smaller bending radius and improved airflow in densely populated cabinets compared with regular CAT6A patch cords. U/FTP shielding reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference. The cable uses finer conductors (up to 32 AWG) which enable a thinner jacket and overall diameter, and gold-plated RJ-45 connectors ensure reliable contact and corrosion resistance.

Suitable for

• Datacenter patching in dense rack environments
• High-speed Ethernet links (CAT6A) over short patch distances
• Installations where improved cabinet airflow is required
• Environments requiring LSZH jacket material

Key specifications

• Standard: CAT6A
• Shielding: U/FTP (overall unshielded, individually foil-shielded pairs)
• Length: 1 m
• Connectors: RJ-45 to RJ-45, gold-plated contacts
• Cable diameter: slimline (~3.8 mm) vs regular ~5.9 mm
• Jacket: LSZH
• Colour: Yellow

How to use

Connect one RJ-45 plug to the network device and the other to the switch, patch panel or outlet. Route the cable through the rack or cabinet while observing the reduced bending radius of the slimline cable to avoid signal degradation. For optimal performance use these patch cords for short link lengths within the permanent link recommendations applicable to finer conductor gauges.

Recommendations

ACT recommends limiting permanent link length when using thinner 32 AWG patch cords to accommodate higher attenuation at higher frequencies. For PoE applications, limit bundle size to a maximum of 24 cables to prevent excessive temperature rise; ANSI TSB-184-A specifies that the center cable temperature increase should remain under 15 °C above ambient.