Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6A Shielded Patch Cable with Locking Options, 15 ft, Red

Black Box CAT6A 650-MHz Locking Snagless Patch Cable S/FTP CM PVC RD 15FT

The Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6A Shielded Patch Cable (Part Number: C6APC80S-RD-15) is engineered for high-performance network environments requiring reliable and secure data transmission. Designed with industry-leading specifications, this 15-foot cable exceeds ANSI/TIA standards and is tested to operate at 650 MHz and 10 Gbps, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as high-speed data transfer, voice, audio/video, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). The shielded design effectively guards against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring signal integrity even in noisy environments. The durable PVC jacket and rugged LockPORT boot enhance longevity and ease of installation, providing a professional-grade solution for demanding network setups. The 50-micron gold-plated contacts deliver superior conductivity, while the snagless boots prevent connector damage during installation. This cable is ETL verified to ANSI/TIA-568-C2 standards and supports a high insertion and extraction cycle life of 750, ensuring long-term reliability. The product offers versatile locking options with a built-in locking tab compatible with locking pins (sold separately), allowing users to secure critical network ports against unauthorized access or accidental disconnects. The red locking pin (sold separately) is suitable for securing mission-critical connections, while the green pin prevents accidental disconnections in industrial or office environments. This flexibility makes the cable suitable for a wide range of applications, including government, retail, manufacturing, and industrial settings. The Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6A Patch Cable combines robust construction, superior performance metrics, and flexible locking features in a sleek, environmentally friendly design. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, it provides a dependable solution that supports current and future networking needs with confidence. Whether deploying new infrastructure or upgrading existing systems, this cable ensures high-quality, secure, and interference-resistant network connections.

Features:

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

• Snagless boots prevent connector damage due to snags during installation

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

• 50-micron gold-plated contacts provide superior conductivity

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

• Shielded CAT6A cable protects against EMI/RFI interference

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

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