Black Box CAT6A 650-MHz Locking Snagless Patch Cable – Shielded, High-Speed Ethernet Cable with Locking Options

The Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6A Locking Snagless Patch Cable is engineered to deliver high-performance network connectivity in demanding environments. Designed with a shielded construction and tested to 650 MHz, this cable ensures reliable data transmission for bandwidth-intensive applications such as 10G Ethernet, PoE, and high-definition audio/video streams. Its superior shielding protects against EMI and RFI interference, maintaining signal integrity across complex or noisy environments. The rugged PVC jacket and integrated snagless boots provide durability and ease of installation, preventing connector damage during setup and maintenance.

This cable features 50-micron gold-plated contacts, offering low resistance and maximum conductivity for optimal performance. The connectors are rated for up to 750 insertion and removal cycles, ensuring long-term reliability. The unique LockPORT boot allows users to lock the cable into network ports with available locking pins, adding security and preventing accidental disconnections. Locking options include red pins for mission-critical ports requiring access control and green pins to prevent accidental disconnection in industrial or office settings. Both locking mechanisms can be engaged or released easily, with or without tools, depending on the application.

Manufactured by Black Box Corporation and compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C2 standards, this patch cable is ETL verified and RoHS compliant, reflecting its high quality and environmentally friendly design. Its white PVC jacket makes it suitable for professional installations where cable aesthetics are important. Whether used as a standard snagless connector or with locking features, this cable provides flexible solutions for network security and performance. The product is ideal for data centers, enterprise networks, or industrial environments where reliable, high-speed connections are essential. With its durable construction and advanced features, the Black Box CAT6A 650-MHz Locking Snagless Patch Cable offers a robust and versatile choice for your network infrastructure needs.

Features:

• Snagless boots prevent connector damage due to snags during installation

• Offers superior near-end crosstalk (NEXT) compared to standard CAT6A cable

• 50-micron gold-plated contacts provide superior conductivity

• Connector designed for an insertion and extraction life of 750 cycles

• Cabling ETL verified to ANSI/TIA-568-C2

• Shielded CAT6A cable protects against EMI/RFI interference

• Tested to 650 MHz, surpassing 500-MHz CAT6A industry standard

• Choose between two levels of lockability or use as a standard snagless connector