Quiktron 576-A35-003 Cat6a Patch Cable 3 Ft Black

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 576-A35-003 is a 3-foot Category 6A (Cat6A) snagless patch cable finished in black. Cat6A cabling supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it a step up from standard Cat6 in high-bandwidth or data-center-adjacent environments. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 locking tab during installation and cable management, reducing breakage when routing through dense patch panels or equipment racks. This cable is rated CM (Communications Multipurpose), meaning it meets the National Electrical Code requirements for in-wall and general-purpose horizontal runs in commercial and residential structured-wiring installations. Network technicians, low-voltage contractors, and IT infrastructure installers are the typical end users.

This patch cable is suited for structured cabling in commercial buildings, server rooms, telecom closets, and residential network installations. A 3-foot length makes it practical for short runs between patch panels and switches, or between wall jacks and network equipment. The black jacket aids in color-coded cable management schemes. Cat6A performance supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) applications and high-density switching environments where backward compatibility with Cat6 and Cat5e ports is also required.

Key Features

• Cat6A specification supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 locking tab during routing and repeated connections
• CM-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for general-purpose communications wiring
• 3-foot length suited for patch panel to switch or jack to device connections
• Black jacket for use in color-coded cable management systems

Compatibility

Designed as an RJ45 patch cable compatible with Cat6A, Cat6, and Cat5e ports on switches, routers, patch panels, and network interface equipment following TIA-568 wiring standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage technicians or network contractors following NEC Article 800 guidelines for communications wiring. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius specified for Cat6A cable to maintain signal integrity. Do not cinch cable ties excessively, as over-compression can degrade pair geometry and reduce performance. Power down PoE-enabled switch ports before connecting or disconnecting cables where port protection is a concern.