DSIT UTP CAT6a Patch Cable, 0.25 m, Black, 100% Copper, RJ45, 10 Gbps, 500 MHz, U/UTP, PVC, PoE+

In a crowded server room, a network technician reaches for a short, dependable patch cable to link a switch to a patch panel. The DSIT UTP CAT6a cable, just 0.25 meters long, makes that connection clean and reliable. Built with 100% copper conductors, it delivers full 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance without the signal loss common in cheaper copper-clad aluminum (CCA) cables. Its black PVC jacket blends into any rack or desk setup while protecting the four twisted pairs inside.

Key specifications

• Category: CAT6a (Class EA) – supports 10GBASE-T up to 500 MHz bandwidth
• Conductor: 100% bare copper, 24 AWG, 4-pair U/UTP construction
• Connectors: RJ45 male to RJ45 male, gold-plated (50 micron) for corrosion resistance
• Jacket: PVC, CM rated flame retardant, black colour
• Performance: Up to 10 Gbps data rate, 100 Ohm impedance, low NEXT
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA
• PoE support: PoE and PoE+ compatible
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Why choose it

Short patch cables are often overlooked, but they are critical for tidy, high-density installations. This DSIT cable uses genuine copper conductors, ensuring stable PoE delivery and minimal resistance. The unshielded design (U/UTP) is ideal for environments without heavy electromagnetic interference, keeping the cable flexible and easy to route. Gold-plated contacts maintain signal integrity over thousands of insertions, making it a durable choice for frequent re-patching in data centers, offices, or home labs.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting switches to patch panels in server racks
• Linking network devices in tight spaces, such as behind desks or wall plates
• High-speed LAN connections for gaming, streaming, or VoIP
• PoE-powered devices like IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones

Good to know

This cable meets stringent CAT6a specifications, meaning it is backward compatible with CAT6, CAT5e, and lower categories. The PVC jacket is flame retardant (CM rated) for safe use in commercial buildings. With a length of just 0.25 meters, it minimizes cable clutter and reduces signal attenuation, ensuring top performance in short-run applications.