PATCHBOX patchbox.one 30RU Cat6a S/FTP RJ-45 Retractable Patch Cable, 1.8 m, Yellow

Network administrators and data center technicians face a constant battle against cable clutter in high-density racks. The PATCHBOX patchbox.one 30RU system solves this with retractable Cat6a cables that keep every connection tidy and accessible. This yellow cable, part of a 24-cassette modular unit, extends to exactly the length you need and retracts when not in use, eliminating excess slack and improving airflow.

Key specifications

• Category: Cat6a (500 MHz bandwidth, 10GBASE-T support)
• Length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft) retractable
• Shielding: S/FTP (screened/foiled twisted pair) for superior EMI protection
• Connectors: RJ-45 male to RJ-45 male, gold-plated contacts (50 micron)
• Conductor: 100% bare copper, 26 AWG, PVC jacket
• PoE support: PoE (STP) and PoE++ (UTP) compatible
• Compliance: TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 Class Ea

Why choose it

Say goodbye to cable chaos. With 24 retractable cables stored in modular cassettes, your rack stays organized, reducing clutter and improving airflow. You can free up to 50% more usable rack space by eliminating conventional cable managers. Installation and troubleshooting are up to 10x faster because every cable retracts to your desired length—no measuring, no zip ties. The color-coded yellow jacket allows for instant visual identification, ideal for segmenting networks or marking specific VLANs.

Ideal use cases

• High-density server racks in data centers and colocation facilities
• Network cabinets in enterprise offices and campus environments
• PoE-powered device deployments (IP phones, cameras, access points)
• Rapidly changing IT infrastructures where moves, adds, and changes are frequent

Good to know

The patchbox.one system is modular and customizable—cassettes can be replaced or rearranged in seconds. The 30RU version includes 1.8 m cables, ideal for full-height network cabinets. All components are backed by a 10-year warranty. This cable is backward compatible with Cat6, Cat5e, and Cat5 networks, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.