Patch cable Cat6A S/FTP LEVITON AC6PCF020-8CCHB-P24 AWG26, grey, 2 m

Patch cable Cat6A S/FTP LEVITON AC6PCF020-8CCHB-P24 AWG26, grey, 2 m is a shielded high‑performance network patch cord designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and high‑speed LAN connections. The S/FTP construction uses individual foil around each twisted pair and an overall braided shield to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and pair‑to‑pair crosstalk. With AWG26 conductors and a 2 m length, this grey LEVITON Cat6A cable is suitable for short to medium interconnects between switches, patch panels and servers in enterprise and data centre environments.

Advantages

The shielded S/FTP design provides robust protection against external EMI and minimizes NEXT and FEXT, supporting reliable transmission at higher frequencies. AWG26 conductors deliver consistent impedance and reduced insertion loss across the Cat6A frequency range, helping maintain signal integrity for 10GBASE‑T applications. The 2 m length offers flexibility for rack and desk installations while avoiding excess cable slack. The grey jacket provides a neutral appearance for organized cabling systems.

Suitable for

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet links within racks and between nearby equipment
• Connections between switches, patch panels and servers in enterprise networks
• High‑density cabling in data centres where shielding is required
• Environments with potential electromagnetic interference (near power equipment or converters)

When it may not be suitable

This shielded Cat6A patch cable is not necessary for simple home networks or environments where unshielded cabling already meets performance needs; in those cases a Cat5e or Cat6 UTP cable may be more cost‑effective. The cable's shielding requires proper grounding at both ends for optimal EMI suppression; if the installation does not provide suitable grounding, the shielding benefits will be limited.

Key specifications

• Category: Cat6A performance class suitable for 10GBASE‑T
• Shielding: S/FTP — individual pair foil plus overall braided shield
• Conductor: 26 AWG solid/stranded construction appropriate for patch use
• Length: 2 m
• Colour: grey
• Typical use: Ethernet patching between networking equipment

How to use

Insert the RJ45 plugs into compatible Ethernet ports on switches, patch panels, network interface cards or other networking devices until the latch clicks. Use the 2 m length for direct patching inside racks or between nearby equipment to maintain clean cable management. Ensure shielded ports or chassis are present and properly grounded when connecting S/FTP cables to take full advantage of EMI protection. Avoid sharp bends and excessive pulling force; follow standard bend radius guidelines to preserve performance.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm whether shielded cabling and proper grounding are supported in your installation
• Verify 2 m length fits the planned routing between devices without adding stress
• Ensure Cat6A performance is required for your network speeds and future planning
• Check that connectors and ports on your equipment accept shielded RJ45 termination

Usage recommendations

For best results use this LEVITON Cat6A S/FTP cable in shielded network environments and connect to metal‑chassis patch panels or switch ports with proper grounding. Route cables with attention to bend radius and avoid parallel runs alongside high‑voltage power cables to maintain signal integrity.