Patch Cable ACT Purple 10m U/UTP CAT6A RJ45

The ACT Purple 10m U/UTP CAT6A RJ45 patch cable is a 10 metre network cable designed for high-speed Ethernet connections and professional structured cabling. It uses Cat6a standard construction with full copper conductors, RJ-45 connectors and gold-plated contacts to ensure consistent signal transfer and reduced contact corrosion. The U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair with overall braid or foil omitted) design and compliance with ANSI/TIA-568-C2-1 performance requirements support reliable data transmission in copper-based networks, including Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. The cable is finished in a distinctive purple jacket and meets CPR Euroclass Eca.

Advantages

The cable combines Cat6a performance with full copper conductors to deliver stable high-speed connections up to 10/100/1000Base-T(X) environments while supporting PoE devices. Gold-plated RJ-45 contacts enhance durability and contact reliability, and the 10 m length provides flexibility when positioning network equipment. Compliance with international cabling performance standards helps ensure predictable network behaviour in structured copper installations.

Suitable for

• Connecting switches, routers and patch panels within data cabinets and office racks
• PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points and cameras
• Workstation and desktop connections where a 10 m reach is required
• Structured copper networks that require Cat6a performance and ANSI/TIA-568-C2-1 compliance

When it may not be suitable

This U/UTP Cat6a cable is not intended for long-distance backbone runs beyond typical horizontal cabling limits; for extended runs or where fibre is required, fibre optic cabling would be more appropriate. It is also not a shielded cable variant, so in environments with very high electromagnetic interference or where shielded cabling is mandated, a screened or fully shielded cable should be considered.

Key specifications

• Cable length: 10 m
• Cabling standard: Cat6a
• Connectors: RJ-45 to RJ-45
• Conductor material: full copper conductors
• Data rates / technology: compatible with 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
• Contact plating: gold-plated contacts
• Colour: purple
• CPR Euroclass: Eca

How to use

Plug one RJ-45 connector into the network port of your switch, router or patch panel and the other connector into the target device or patch point. Ensure connectors are fully inserted until the latch engages to secure the connection. For PoE devices, verify that both the switch or injector and the connected device support the required PoE class. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends, kinks and sources of strong electromagnetic interference. If used in a rack or cabinet, organise the cable with tie wraps or cable management to maintain bend radius and airflow.

What to consider before purchase

• Required cable length and whether 10 m suits device placement
• Whether Cat6a performance and full copper conductors are needed for your network and PoE devices
• Whether unshielded U/UTP is acceptable for your installation or if a shielded cable is required
• Colour preference for visual identification in patch fields

Usage recommendations

Use this ACT Cat6a U/UTP 10 m patch cable for horizontal workstation links, patch panel to switch connections and PoE device installations within the cable's length limits, and maintain proper bend radius and cable management for optimal performance.