10Gbps Copper Network Patch Cord

　　The 10Gbps copper network patch cord is a premium twisted-pair solution engineered to deliver stable 10 Gigabits per second speeds, making it ideal for enterprise data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, and dense office networks where bandwidth-heavy tasks like real-time virtualization, 8K video editing, and large-scale data backups are common. Unlike lower-speed copper cords (e.g., 1Gbps Cat6), this 10Gbps variant is built to stricter standards (primarily Cat6a or Cat7) to minimize signal loss and interference, enabling it to support 10Gbps over distances up to 100 meters (for Cat6a) or 100 meters (for Cat7 with enhanced shielding)—a critical advantage for connecting top-of-rack (ToR) switches to end-of-row (EoR) switches or linking HPC nodes in tight server pods.

　　At its core, the 10Gbps copper cord features four twisted pairs of 23AWG copper conductors with an ultra-tight twist rate (TPI: 26–32 for Cat6a, 30–35 for Cat7). This tight twisting, combined with a robust shielded design (S/FTP: Screened/Foil Twisted Pair for Cat6a, S/FTP with additional braided shielding for Cat7), eliminates alien crosstalk (AXT), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and radio frequency interference (RFI)—major threats to 10Gbps signals in dense environments. The copper conductors are typically high-purity oxygen-free copper (OFC), which improves electrical conductivity and reduces signal attenuation to ≤6.0 dB at 500 MHz (Cat6a) or ≤4.0 dB at 600 MHz (Cat7), ensuring consistent 10Gbps performance even at maximum distance.

　　The outer jacket is constructed from heavy-duty, flame-retardant LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) material that meets international fire safety standards (e.g., UL 94 V-0 and IEC 60332-1). It resists oil, moisture, and physical abrasion, making it suitable for long-term use in high-traffic data center aisles or enterprise server rooms. Connectors are shielded RJ45 with 24K gold-plated contacts and a metal housing, which preserves the cord’s shielding integrity and prevents signal leakage at the connection point. These connectors are backward-compatible with lower-category cords (Cat6, Cat5e), allowing organizations to upgrade their networks gradually without replacing existing hardware.

　　Compliant with TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 (Cat6a) and ISO/IEC 11801 (Cat7), the 10Gbps copper patch cord is compatible with 10GBASE-T switches, high-performance servers, and storage area network (SAN) controllers. It is available in lengths from 1 meter (rack-to-device runs) to 100 meters (campus links) and color-coded (e.g., yellow, orange) for easy identification. For enterprises seeking to future-proof their infrastructure with 10Gbps connectivity, this cord offers a cost-effective alternative to fiber optics, delivering enterprise-grade performance over existing copper cabling.

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