C2G CG00708 Cat6a Snagless Stp Patch Cable 3ft

Product Description

The C2G CG00708 is a 3-foot Cat6a shielded twisted pair (STP) patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and light industrial environments. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 locking tab during routing and repeated connections, reducing connector damage in high-density patch environments. Cat6a construction supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it a reliable choice for high-bandwidth backbone and equipment connections. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use this cable for switch-to-patch-panel runs, server rack connections, and workstation drops where shielded cabling is required.

This cable is suited for use in shielded structured cabling systems where EMI interference is a concern, such as industrial facilities, data centers, and healthcare environments with dense electrical equipment. The 3-foot length is a common choice for short equipment-to-switch or patch-panel-to-panel connections within a rack or enclosure. STP construction requires proper grounding of the shielded infrastructure for full interference rejection benefit.

Key Features

• Cat6a rating supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• Shielded twisted pair (STP) construction reduces electromagnetic interference
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 locking tab during installation and routing
• 3-foot length suited for short rack and patch panel connections
• Black jacket for standard color-coding in mixed-cable environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Cat6a STP patch cable compatible with standard shielded RJ45 ports on switches, routers, patch panels, and network interface cards meeting TIA-568-C.2-1 or ISO/IEC 11801 Cat6a specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage technician or network cabling professional. STP cables must be terminated into a properly grounded shielded infrastructure to achieve rated EMI rejection — an ungrounded shield can increase interference rather than reduce it. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius and do not over-cinch cable ties, which can degrade signal performance. Work should comply with applicable TIA-568 standards and local low-voltage wiring codes.