This CAT6a Ethernet cable meets all Category 6a cable specifications. It ensures reliable 10Gb connections between your network devices. Tested for up to 500MHz frequency, each CAT6a cable is more than suitable for 10GBase-T Ethernet networks. Built for quality performance, the cable features 100% copper and foil-shielded, twisted-pair wiring. The cable is designed to keep the data signals traveling through your network free from noise and interference. It\'s perfect in environments that are prone to large amounts of electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI). This CAT6a patch cable is built using 100% copper wire and is tested to comply with ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Category 6a requirements. StarTech.com doesn\'t use copper-clad aluminum (CCA) wire which is subject to problems like weak power delivery, heat buildup, equipment damage and possibly fire. The 50-micron gold connectors deliver optimum conductivity and eliminate signal loss due to oxidation or corrosion. For trouble-free cable runs, this durable cable features snagless connectors that protect the RJ45 clips during installation, making them less likely to snag or break. The CAT6a Ethernet cable also features molded boots which offer strain relief by stopping the RJ45 connectors from bending at sharp angles. This reduces the risk of cable damage, which could decrease network connectivity and performance.