- Does this cable support 10Gbps?
- Yes. It is rated to 500 MHz, which covers 10GBASE-T over the standard Cat6a distance of up to 328 ft. At 11.81 ft it is well within that limit.
- Is it shielded?
- No. It is UTP, so there is no foil or braid shield. That keeps it flexible and light, but it offers less protection against interference than STP or F/UTP cable.
- Why choose 28AWG over 24AWG?
- 28AWG is thinner and more flexible, which helps in crowded racks and tight bends. 24AWG has thicker conductors with more margin on long runs.
- What is the jacket made of?
- PVC. It is fine for general indoor use but is not low-smoke zero-halogen, so check local code if plenum or LSZH is required.
- What colors are available?
- Blue, green, black, yellow, red, white and gray. Color coding helps identify circuits at the panel.
- Can I use it outdoors?
- No. It is an indoor PVC patch cable and is not rated for outdoor or direct-burial use.
- Where is the Black Box C6APC28-BL-12 CAT6A UTP Slim-Net Patch Cable, 28AWG, 500-MHz, PVC Category 6a for Patch Panel, Network Device Patch Cable 11.81 ft cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $11.16, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Black Box C6APC28-BL-12 CAT6A UTP Slim-Net Patch Cable, 28AWG, 500-MHz, PVC Category 6a for Patch Panel, Network Device Patch Cable 11.81 ft?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy, Garnersupply, Simplified Computers.