Black Box 3ft CAT6A Locking Shielded Ethernet Cable (Black)

The Black Box C6APC80S-BK-03 is a CAT6A Ethernet patch cable designed for network environments that demand consistent 10 Gigabit performance. At three feet in length, it neatly connects equipment that sits on the same rack or workbench, such as switches, servers, access points, and VoIP phones.

The cable exceeds CAT6A standards, handling frequencies up to 650 MHz so bandwidth-heavy applications like data backups, UHD video streams, and large file transfers move without latency. A shielding layer surrounds the twisted pairs to block electromagnetic and radio frequency noise, which is especially useful in factories with motor controls, broadcast studios packed with gear, and hospitals running sensitive medical devices.

Each end terminates in an RJ45 plug built with 50-micron gold-plated contacts. This plating keeps signal loss to a minimum and resists corrosion over years of service. The connectors are tested for 750 mating cycles, letting IT staff reconfigure patch fields or temporary labs without worrying about worn contacts. A snagless boot protects the latch, making it easier to pull the cable through tight bundles or cable managers.

An added benefit is the LockPORT feature. By inserting an optional locking pin or blockout device, administrators can physically secure the cable or close off an unused port. This simple mechanism helps prevent accidental disconnects and discourages unauthorized tampering in classrooms, retail spaces, kiosks, and co-location data centers.

Whether you are extending Power over Ethernet to a ceiling-mounted camera, patching a top-of-rack switch, or future-proofing a conference room network, this cable delivers the speed and reliability that modern infrastructures expect.

• Three-foot CAT6A cable that supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 650 MHz bandwidth
• Shielding reduces EMI and RFI interference for stable data, voice, and PoE signals
• RJ45 connectors with snagless boots and 50-micron gold contacts
• LockPORT compatibility enables optional port locking or blocking for security
• Connectors rated for 750 insertion and extraction cycles