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Tripp Lite Cat6a 10G Ethernet Cable, Snagless Molded Slim UTP Network Patch Cable (RJ45 M/M)
N261-S20-YW

Tripp Lite Cat6a 10G Ethernet Cable, Snagless Molded Slim UTP Network Patch Cable (RJ45 M/M)

Crowded patch fields need cables that do not choke exhaust air or bind during moves. We built this slim patch cord with a reduced diameter to free up space in tight wire managers and between busy switches. The yellow jacket marks out specific drops or service runs at a glance across the rack.

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$13.15

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  • 20 FT: Distribute data, voice and video at higher speeds and quality with Tripp Lite’s Category 6a 10G Ethernet snagless molded patch cable, over 38% slimmer than standard Cat6a cables to increase airflow in full racks. Ideal solution for connecting printers, computers, copiers, routers, servers, modems, hubs and switches in high-density data centers. Length: 20 ft. / Color: Yellow / Connectors: RJ45 Male
  • SNAGLESS DESIGN: Snagless design protects the locking tabs on the RJ45 connectors from being damaged or snapped off during installation. Ideal Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Molded Ethernet Cable. This 10' cable ends feature 50-micron gold plating to help ensure the most accurate signal transfer possible, improving near-end crosstalk (NeXT) performance to 650 MHz.
  • SNAGLESS RJ45 CONNECTORS: Snagless design protects the locking tabs from being damaged or broken off during installation. The contacts feature 50-micron gold plating to help ensure the most accurate signal transfer possible, improving near-end crosstalk (NEXT) performance to 500 MHz.
  • PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION: 28 AWG copper wire, the four-pair stranded cable is rated for speeds up to 10 Gbps. Integral strain relief reduces stress and helps prevent cracking or breaking loose from the connector.
  • RELIABLE PRODUCT FULLY BACKED AND SUPPORTED: This product is covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty and is supported by Tripp Lite's Chicago-based expert technical support team over phone and email.
What it does

How this one is built

Slim profile jacket

The narrow diameter takes up far less volume in vertical managers and across dense switch faces. That extra breathing room lets cooling air move through packed cabinets instead of trapping heat against exhaust vents.

Snagless molded boots

Pulling a line back through a bundle often snaps plastic latches off cheap plugs. Molded hoods shield the locking tabs as they slide past neighboring runs, while integral strain relief keeps the wire seated.

Gold plated contacts

The stranded copper pairs terminate in modular plugs with gold plating across the contact surfaces. That plating helps maintain clean signal transmission between ports and patch panels through repeated patching and tone testing.

Color coded routing

The bright yellow jacket stands out clearly against black hardware and standard gray patch cords. Network techs use it to flag uplinks, specific subnets or dedicated hardware connections without digging through cable labels.

On the nameplate

These are the figures published for this unit. Where a number is missing here it was not printed on the listing, and we would rather leave the row out than fill it with a guess.

Specifications
ConnectorRJ45
ColorYellow
WarrantyLifetime limited warranty
N261-S20-YW$13.15