Patchbox One 30RU Cat.6a STP Grey Retractable Cable Cassette for Network Racks
The Patchbox One Cassette 30RU with Cat.6a STP cable in Grey is a revolutionary modular cable management solution designed to keep your network rack organized, efficient, and future-ready. This cassette features a 1.8m retractable flat twisted pair cable that covers up to 30 rack units, delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with PoE capability. Perfect for data centres, server rooms, and network closets where cable management, flexibility, and high performance are essential.
Key Features
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Retractable Cable System: 1.8m Cat.6a cable retracts to your desired length, eliminating cable clutter and excess length
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High-Speed Performance: Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, meeting ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel standards
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PoE Ready: STP cable supports PoE (802.3af) for powering network devices
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Modular Design: Swap cassettes in seconds without tools, perfect for adapting to changing infrastructure
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500MHz Bandwidth: AWG36, 100% stranded copper construction with PVC jacket ensures reliable, high-frequency performance
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Grey Color Coding: Helps organize and identify different network zones or applications at a glance
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Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors: Shielded plugs with snagless boots for reliable connections
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European Quality: EU-made product with 10-year warranty on cassette and cable
Perfect for Professional Network Installations
The Patchbox One Cassette eliminates the chaos of conventional patch panel cabling. Its innovative retractable mechanism stores excess cable length inside the cassette, improving airflow and visibility in your rack. IT technicians can work up to 10 times faster during installation and troubleshooting, with downtimes reduced by up to 90%. The flat cable design is super flexible, lightweight, and easier to handle than traditional round cables.
Build Your Custom Rack Solution
Each cassette fits into a Patchbox One Frame (sold separately), which accommodates up to 24 cassettes. Mix and match cable lengths (8RU, 30RU, 46RU), types (STP/UTP/Fiber Optic), and eight different colors to create a perfectly tailored cable management system for your specific rack configuration. Cassettes are backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+ and 365 systems.
Technical Specifications Summary
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Cable Type: Flat Cat.6a U/FTP (shielded twisted pair)
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Cable Length: 1.8m / 6ft (covers up to 30RU)
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Standards Compliance: ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel
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Bandwidth: 500MHz
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Wire Gauge: AWG36
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Conductor: 100% stranded copper
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Jacket: PVC
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PoE Support: Yes, 802.3af (STP)
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RoHS Compliant: Yes
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Connector: RJ45 shielded plug, gold-plated pins, snagless booted
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Cassette Material: ABS and RAL9001 profiles, Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastic parts
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
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Ambient Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
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Warranty: 10 years
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Country of Manufacture: EU
Installation Requirements
Frames with Patchbox One Cassette 30RU or 46RU must be mounted using mounting rails (included with complete frame kits). The 30RU cassette is optimized for full-height network cabinets and is compatible with both 2-post and 4-post racks, threaded and square-punched mounting holes.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Patchbox One Cassette 30RU Cat.6a STP Grey
Full Specifications
| Product Type |
Retractable network cable cassette |
| Cable Type |
Flat Cat.6a U/FTP (shielded twisted pair) |
| Cable Length |
1.8m / 6ft (covers 30RU) |
| Cable Color |
Grey |
| Standards |
ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel |
| Bandwidth |
500MHz |
| Wire Gauge |
AWG36 |
| Conductor Material |
100% stranded copper |
| Jacket Material |
PVC |
| PoE Support |
Yes, 802.3af (PoE) |
| Data Rate |
Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded plug, gold-plated pins, snagless booted |
| Cassette Profile Material |
ABS and RAL9001 |
| Plastic Parts |
Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Ambient Humidity |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| Compatibility |
Patchbox One Frame, backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+/365 |
| Warranty |
10 years on cassette and cable |
| Country of Manufacture |
EU |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
