Product Description
DIXSG CAT 6A Shielded Ethernet Patch Cable. Standard: CAT 6A. Speed: 10 Gbps (up to 100m). Bandwidth: 500MHz. Connectors: RJ-45 (both ends). Shielding: Yes - reduces EMI and crosstalk. Backward Compatible: CAT 6, CAT 5e, CAT 5. CE Certified. Lengths: 6m or 12m. Ships from United States.
The DIXSG CAT 6A Shielded Ethernet Patch Cable provides a reliable wired network connection between routers, switches, patch panels, NAS drives, desktop PCs, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and any device with an RJ-45 ethernet port. CAT 6A supports 10 Gigabit (10 Gbps) speeds at cable runs up to 100 meters and 500MHz bandwidth - double the bandwidth of standard CAT 6. The shielded construction reduces interference from nearby electrical cables, power supplies, and wireless signals that can degrade connection quality in high-interference environments. Available in 6m and 12m lengths for longer cable runs where shorter standard patch cables do not reach. CE certified. Ships from the United States.
Key details before purchasing:
- CAT 6A delivers 10 Gbps speeds only when your router, switch, and network adapter all support 10GbE - if any device in the chain is limited to Gigabit (1 Gbps), the connection speed will be capped at 1 Gbps regardless of cable standard; the cable is fully backward compatible with all CAT 6, 5e, and 5 equipment at their respective speeds
- Shielded cables (STP/FTP) require grounded equipment and a grounded shielded RJ-45 jack to provide full EMI protection; in a typical home setup with unshielded wall jacks, the shielding still reduces some interference but does not provide the full benefit of an end-to-end shielded installation
- 6kg shipping weight likely reflects a bulk pack or multiple-cable pack - confirm the exact quantity included with the seller before purchasing
- Lengths available are 6m (~19.7 ft) and 12m (~39.4 ft) - select your length at checkout
Key Features
- CAT 6A standard - 10 Gbps at 100m - 500MHz bandwidth - CAT 6A (Category 6 Augmented) is the current standard for 10 Gigabit ethernet over copper cabling; it supports 10 Gbps data transfer speeds at cable runs up to 100 meters, compared to CAT 6 which achieves 10 Gbps only at up to 55 meters; the 500MHz bandwidth is double that of CAT 6 (250MHz), providing more headroom for high-density network traffic and future-proofing for network upgrades; for current Gigabit (1 Gbps) networks, CAT 6A performs identically to CAT 6 and CAT 5e at speeds below 1 Gbps - the benefit is available headroom for 10GbE upgrades without recabling
- Shielded construction - EMI and crosstalk reduction - The cable uses shielded construction (STP or FTP) with a foil or braid layer around the twisted pairs; this shielding blocks external electromagnetic interference (EMI) from power cables, fluorescent lighting, motors, and wireless equipment that runs near the cable; it also reduces crosstalk (signal leakage between adjacent cable pairs) which can cause packet errors and connection instability at high speeds; shielded cables are particularly beneficial in office environments with dense cable runs, server rooms, industrial settings, and any installation where the ethernet cable runs parallel to or near power cables for extended distances
- RJ-45 connectors - universal compatibility - Both ends terminate in standard RJ-45 ethernet connectors compatible with all ethernet ports on routers, switches, modems, desktop PCs, laptops (with ethernet port), gaming consoles (PS5, Xbox), smart TVs, NAS drives, IP cameras, and any other RJ-45-equipped device; the RJ-45 is the universal ethernet connector standard and has not changed across CAT 5, 5e, 6, and 6A cable generations
- Backward compatible - CAT 6, 5e, 5 - CAT 6A cables work with all existing ethernet equipment regardless of the equipment's supported cable generation; connecting a CAT 6A cable to a Gigabit router and a Gigabit PC will deliver standard Gigabit speeds - there is no compatibility penalty for using a higher-spec cable with older equipment; upgrading to CAT 6A now means the cable infrastructure is ready when 10GbE network equipment becomes part of the setup
- 6m and 12m lengths - long run capability - The 6m (approximately 19.7 feet) length suits connections between devices in the same room or a medium-distance run between a wall plate and a device; the 12m (approximately 39.4 feet) length suits cross-room runs, connections between floors, or installations where the router or patch panel is located far from the connected device; both lengths are well within the 100m CAT 6A maximum for 10 Gbps performance
- CE certified - Meets European CE regulatory requirements for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility
Specifications
- Brand: DIXSG
- Standard: CAT 6A
- Max Speed: 10 Gbps (at up to 100m)
- Bandwidth: 500MHz
- Connectors: RJ-45 (both ends)
- Shielding: Yes (STP/FTP)
- Backward Compatible: CAT 6, CAT 5e, CAT 5
- Lengths: 6m (~19.7 ft) or 12m (~39.4 ft)
- Certification: CE
- Ships From: United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need CAT 6A or will CAT 6 be sufficient for my setup?
For most home and small office networks running at Gigabit (1 Gbps) speeds, CAT 6 and CAT 6A perform identically - both support 1 Gbps comfortably and the difference only becomes relevant at 10 Gbps. CAT 6A makes sense if: you have or plan to add a 10 Gigabit network switch, NAS, or server that operates at 10GbE; your cable runs exceed 55 meters (CAT 6 can only sustain 10 Gbps up to 55m, while CAT 6A maintains 10 Gbps up to 100m); or you are doing a new installation and want the cable infrastructure to support 10GbE without recabling when you upgrade equipment in the future. For a standard home router to PC or console connection at Gigabit speeds over short distances (under 10m), CAT 6 and CAT 6A are functionally identical. The shielding on this cable provides additional interference resistance that is beneficial regardless of speed tier, particularly in environments with many cables, power strips, or wireless access points nearby.
What is the difference between shielded (STP/FTP) and unshielded (UTP) ethernet cable?
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables rely solely on the twist in the wire pairs to cancel out interference - this works well in most home environments with short cable runs away from interference sources. Shielded cables (STP = Shielded Twisted Pair, FTP = Foil Twisted Pair) add a physical barrier - a foil wrap or metal braid - around the cable's internal wire pairs; this barrier reflects and absorbs external electromagnetic fields before they reach the signal-carrying conductors. Shielded cables are more resistant to interference from power cables run in parallel, fluorescent or LED lighting circuits, electrical motors, and dense wireless environments. In a typical home where the ethernet cable runs across a room or through a wall away from power infrastructure, unshielded CAT 6 or CAT 6A will perform well. In office buildings with structured cabling in conduit alongside power cables, server rooms with dense equipment, industrial environments, or any run where the ethernet cable must travel parallel to AC power cables, the shielded version provides meaningfully better resistance to connection errors and packet loss at high speeds.
Will this cable work with my current router, switch, and PC if they only support Gigabit (1 Gbps)?
Yes - CAT 6A is fully backward compatible with Gigabit (1 Gbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), and all earlier ethernet standards. The cable will negotiate the highest speed that both connected devices support, which will be 1 Gbps if your router and network adapter are Gigabit class. You will not experience any compatibility issues or reduced performance from using a CAT 6A cable with Gigabit equipment - the cable exceeds the requirement and the extra specification is simply unused capacity. The RJ-45 connector is identical across all CAT 5, 5e, 6, and 6A generations, so there are no physical compatibility concerns.
Is 6m or 12m long enough for my installation - how do I measure the cable run?
To determine the cable length you need: do not measure the straight-line distance between two points; instead, plan the actual path the cable will take - along walls, around door frames, through cable management clips, down from a ceiling-mounted access point, or under a desk. Add the vertical drops (from a wall outlet to the floor, or up to a wall-mounted device). Add 10-15% extra length as a margin for routing adjustments and to avoid pulling the cable taut, which stresses the RJ-45 terminations and can cause intermittent connections. 6m (19.7 ft) suits most in-room connections and medium desk-to-wall-plate runs. 12m (39.4 ft) suits cross-room connections, connections between devices in adjacent rooms via a doorway run, or vertical drops from an upper floor access point to a floor-level device. Both lengths are far below the 100m CAT 6A maximum and will deliver full 10 Gbps performance.
How do I know if the shipping weight of 6kg means this is a multi-cable pack?
The 6kg shipping weight listed for this product is unusually high for a single ethernet patch cable - a typical single 12m CAT 6A cable weighs approximately 200-400 grams. A 6kg shipping weight suggests this listing may represent a multi-cable pack, a bulk coil, or includes packaging material for a larger quantity. Before purchasing, contact the seller to confirm exactly how many cables are included per order and whether the price reflects a single cable or a pack. This is important to clarify before ordering to ensure you receive the quantity and format you expect. The product page shows one size variant (1000x500mm notation appears to be a data error from another product - confirm cable quantity and length directly with the seller).