Belden 10GX Cat6a UTP LSZH Patch Cable, 0.5m, Grey

Network engineers in high-density data centres and office LAN environments rely on the Belden 10GX Patch Cord for dependable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This 0.5-meter grey cable features unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction with a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) jacket, making it suitable for installations where fire safety and minimal toxic emissions are critical. The cable is terminated with gold-plated RJ45 connectors and supports frequencies up to 500 MHz, ensuring reliable performance for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Key specifications

• Cable type: Cat6a UTP patch cable
• Length: 0.5 m
• Colour: Grey
• Jacket material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Connector: RJ45 (8P8C), gold-plated (50 micron)
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Conductor: 100% copper, AWG 26/7 stranded
• Wiring standard: TIA/EIA-568B
• Outer diameter: approx. 6.0 mm
• Molded boots: Yes
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Why choose it

The 10GX series from Belden is engineered for high-performance 10GBASE-T networks. The LSZH jacket reduces toxic smoke and corrosive gases in the event of fire, enhancing safety in confined spaces. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and ensure low insertion loss over repeated mating cycles. The stranded copper conductors provide flexibility for easy routing in patch panels and equipment racks.

Ideal use cases

• Data centre server-to-switch connections
• High-speed workstation links
• PoE applications up to 100W (IEEE 802.3bt)
• Horizontal cabling in offices with strict fire safety codes

Good to know

This patch cord is part of Belden's 10GX system, which guarantees end-to-end channel performance when used with compatible 10GX jacks and panels. The cable is packaged individually and is backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 equipment. For best results, avoid sharp bends and maintain the minimum bend radius of 4 times the cable diameter.