GOOBAY Patch Cable Cat6a U/UTP 30 m, black

GOOBAY Patch Cable Cat6a U/UTP 30 m, black is a single-run network patch cable engineered for installations that require Cat6a performance over a longer distance. The cable uses unshielded U/UTP construction and supports high-speed Ethernet connections between switches, routers, patch panels and networked devices. With a 30 m length and a black jacket, it is suitable for office, server room and home network layouts where a continuous cable run is preferred over multiple shorter segments.

Advantages

The U/UTP design provides straightforward installation without shield termination, reducing complexity in standard structured cabling environments. A 30 m length minimizes the need for additional couplers or intermediate patch points, improving signal continuity and reducing insertion loss from connectors. The cable's Cat6a specification ensures support for higher data rates and bandwidth compared with lower category cables, making it appropriate for demanding Ethernet applications within its performance limits.

Suitable for

• Permanent or temporary links between switches, routers and patch panels
• Long single-run connections in offices and server rooms
• Home networks requiring extended cable length for equipment placement
• Structured cabling installations where Cat6a performance is specified

Key specifications

• Category: Cat6a (augmented performance for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over suitable distances)
• Construction: U/UTP (overall unshielded, twisted pairs unshielded)
• Length: 30 m
• Color: Black jacket
• Connectors: RJ45 terminated at both ends (standard modular plugs)
• Intended use: Ethernet networking, structured cabling patching

How to use

Route the GOOBAY Cat6a cable along cable trays, underfloor ducts or along walls according to your site’s cable management plan. Terminate each end into standard RJ45 ports on switches, routers or patch panels without requiring additional shielding connections. Avoid tight bends and kinks during installation and maintain recommended separation from power cables to reduce potential interference. For best signal integrity, secure the cable with appropriate ties or clips and avoid excessive tension when pulling through conduits.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, use this Cat6a patch cable for in-room or rack-to-rack connections up to the specified length and pair it with compatible Cat6a-rated equipment and patch panels. When installing in environments with strong electromagnetic interference, consider using shielded cable variants and grounding measures if required by the site.