Tripp Lite N262-012-AQ Cat6a Snagless Patch Cable 12ft

Product Description

The TRIPP LITE N262-012-AQ is a Cat6a snagless patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in enterprise and commercial network environments. At 12 feet in length, this cable delivers the bandwidth and performance headroom required by 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications. The snagless boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during routing and removal, reducing connector damage in dense patch panel environments. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use this cable to connect switches, patch panels, servers, and network equipment in data closets and server rooms.

This patch cable is suited for horizontal and equipment-bay runs in enterprise LANs, data centers, and structured cabling systems built to TIA-568 Cat6a specifications. The aqua jacket color supports common color-coding schemes used in network infrastructure management. At 12 feet, it covers typical rack-to-rack and panel-to-switch distances without excess slack.

Key Features

• Cat6a performance supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet at up to 500 MHz bandwidth
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 locking tab during installation and removal
• 12-foot length suits standard rack and panel connections
• Aqua jacket aids visual cable management and color-coding
• RJ45 connectors on both ends for standard patch panel and switch ports

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6a patch cable compatible with RJ45 ports on Cat6a and backward-compatible Cat6 and Cat5e network equipment including switches, patch panels, routers, and NICs.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage network technicians or structured cabling contractors. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management hardware. Verify that termination points are Cat6a-rated to maintain 10GbE performance. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius to preserve signal integrity.