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Elite Cable Cat6A 28 AWG Shielded Stranded Bulk Cable is designed for building custom patch cables and short run network connections where flexibility, space savings, and reliable performance are essential. Manufactured with stranded 100% bare copper conductors and an ultra thin 5.3 mm outside diameter, this cable is easy to route through crowded server racks, network cabinets, and high density installations.
The U/FTP construction features individually foil shielded twisted pairs with a drain wire to help reduce EMI, crosstalk, and external interference for dependable signal integrity. Supporting bandwidth up to 650 MHz and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, this cable is ideal for patch panels, switches, routers, servers, wireless access points, PoE devices, and other high performance networking applications.
Wrapped on a durable wooden spool for smooth, tangle free pulls, this cable helps maintain proper bend radius while protecting the internal construction during installation. Sequential footage markings make it easy to measure cable runs and track the remaining cable on the spool, making it the perfect choice for professional installers, IT departments, and custom network builds.
| Brand | Elite |
| Category | Cat6A |
| Jacket | PVC (CM) |
| Wire Gauge | 28AWG |
| Shielding | Shielded |
| Frequency | 650MHz |
| Twisted Pairs | 4 |
| Structure | U/FTP |
| Cross Filler | No |
| Drain Wire | Yes |
| Cable O.D. | 5.3 ± 0.2 mm |
| Conductor | Stranded, Pure Copper |
| Conductor O.D. | 7 x 0.152 mm |
| Storage & shipping Temp | -20°C to 75°C |
| Installation Temp | 0°C to 60°C |
| Operation Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
| Bending Radius | 8 X Overall Diameter |
| Applications | IEEE 802.3 an, 1GB, 10GBase-T and Legacy speeds |
| PoE | IEEE 802.3af,at,bt | PoE, PoE+, PoE++ |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| Made in | Thailand / Vietnam |
| Length | 1000 Feet |
| Weight | 24 lbs. |
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Infinity Cable Products prides itself on offering the highest quality products possible. Our Cat6A Shielded Stranded 28AWG cable is tried and tested to ensure performance and compatibility.Â
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Q: What is a 28 AWG Cat6A cable used for?
A: This cable is designed for building custom shielded patch cables that connect switches, patch panels, servers, computers, and wall outlets. It is ideal for shorter Ethernet connections where flexibility and shielding are important.
Q: Why should I choose 28 AWG instead of standard 23 AWG or 24 AWG cable?
A: The ultra thin 28 AWG design reduces cable diameter, allowing more cables to fit inside racks and cable managers while improving airflow and making cable routing easier.
Q: What does U/FTP mean?
A: U/FTP stands for Unshielded Foiled Twisted Pair. Each twisted pair is individually wrapped in foil to help reduce crosstalk and electromagnetic interference, while there is no overall shield surrounding all four pairs. This also allows the cable to be more flexible.
Q: Why are stranded conductors used instead of solid conductors?
A: Stranded conductors provide greater flexibility than solid conductors, making the cable easier to bend and route through racks, cabinets, and other tight installation spaces.
Q: Can this cable be installed inside walls?
A: This cable is intended for custom shielded patch cable applications. For permanent in wall structured cabling, we recommend using solid conductor bulk Ethernet cable with the appropriate in wall jacket rating.
Q: What connectors should I use with this cable?
A: This cable should be terminated using shielded RJ45 connectors specifically designed for 28 AWG stranded Ethernet cable. Keystone jacks are designed for larger solid conductor cable and are not recommended.
Q: Can this cable support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
A: Yes. This Cat6A cable is designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet when installed within the recommended maximum channel length and used with compatible networking equipment.
Q: Can this cable be used with PoE devices?
A: Yes. This cable supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications, making it suitable for IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, access control devices, and other powered network equipment.
Q: What applications is this cable commonly used for?
A: This cable is commonly used for custom shielded patch cables, patch panels, network switches, servers, routers, telecommunications rooms, equipment racks, and other high density networking environments where flexibility and EMI protection are important.
Q: Does the cable include sequential footage markings?
A: Yes. The cable jacket is marked every two feet, making it easy to measure and cut custom length patch cables while tracking the remaining cable on the spool.
Q: What is the drain wire used for?
A: The drain wire provides a convenient grounding path for the shielded system, helping the individual foil shields perform effectively by directing unwanted electrical noise away from the cable.
Q: Is this cable suitable for professional installations?
A: Yes. This Cat6A 28 AWG shielded stranded cable is trusted by network installers, IT professionals, data centers, and system integrators for creating custom shielded patch cables in commercial and enterprise networking environments.
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