Black Box 5ft Slim-Net CAT6A 28AWG Ethernet Cable (Gray)

The Black Box C6APC28-GY-05 is a five-foot Cat6A patch cable that delivers 10-gigabit Ethernet speed without adding bulk to an already full rack. Built with 28AWG conductors and a streamlined jacket, it slides easily through dense cable runs, opens up space behind patch panels, and improves airflow between active devices.

This cable performs up to 500 MHz and is tested to the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 standard, so network engineers can count on consistent signal integrity during high-bandwidth transfers, virtual machine migrations, or large database backups. The molded snagless boot protects the latch while you route or rearrange connections, and the 50-micron gold-plated contacts maintain a clean, low-resistance path for data over years of repeated insertions.

The five-foot length is a practical choice when linking a switch to a patch panel inside the same cabinet, connecting equipment on a test bench, or tidying short runs in a home lab. The neutral gray jacket blends with most rack environments yet is easy to spot when you need to trace a connection quickly.

• Space-saving profile that uses 28AWG conductors to ease congestion in high-density racks
• Five-foot (1.5-meter) length in gray for tidy, short-run patching
• Certified Cat6A performance supports 10G Ethernet up to 500 MHz
• Snagless boot shields the latch and prevents connector damage during installation
• 50-micron gold-plated contacts provide lasting conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Complies with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 for dependable, standards-based operation