Patchbox One 46RU Cat.6a STP Retractable Cable Cassette Black
The Patchbox One Cassette 46RU with Cat.6a STP cable in black is the ultimate modular cable management solution for network racks. Featuring a 2.5m retractable twisted pair cable, this cassette keeps your server rack organised, efficient, and ready for high-performance networking. The shielded STP design supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) and delivers up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, making it ideal for data centres, IT environments, and professional AV installations across Australia.
Key Features
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Retractable Cable Management: 2.5m Cat.6a cable automatically retracts to your desired length, eliminating cable clutter and excess slack
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Hot-Swappable Design: Replace or reconfigure cassettes in seconds without tools or downtime
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High-Performance Networking: Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, tested to ISO/IEC 11801 Ea Class and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel standards
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PoE Ready: STP shielded cable supports PoE (802.3af) for powering network devices directly through the cable
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46RU Coverage: 2.5m cable length covers up to 46 rack units, perfect for full-height server racks and cabinets
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10-Year Warranty: Backed by Patchbox's industry-leading warranty on both cassettes and cables
Modular and Scalable Cable Management
The Patchbox One system transforms network rack cabling with its innovative cassette-based design. Each cassette contains a retractable Cat.6a cable that can be installed in the Patchbox One Frame (holds up to 24 cassettes). Need to adapt your rack setup? Simply swap any cassette in seconds - no tools required, no service interruption. This modular approach makes it easy to customize cable length, type, and colour to match your exact infrastructure needs.
Professional-Grade Performance
Every Patchbox One cassette is built for mission-critical environments. The flat Cat.6a STP cable inside delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with shielded twisted pair construction that minimizes interference. Cables are tested to ISO/IEC 11801 Ea Class standards, feature RJ45 shielded connectors with gold-plated pins, and include snagless boots for secure connections. The cable is RoHS compliant and rated for operating temperatures from -20°C to 60°C.
Why Choose Black STP Cassettes?
The black cable colour is ideal for creating a professional, uniform appearance in your rack or for implementing colour-coded cable management standards. The STP (shielded twisted pair) construction provides superior protection against electromagnetic interference, making it the best choice for high-density network environments, industrial settings, or installations near power cables and RF sources.
Perfect for Australian Data Centres and IT Environments
Whether you're building a new network rack, upgrading an existing installation, or maintaining a data centre, the Patchbox One 46RU cassette dramatically reduces installation and troubleshooting time. IT technicians can work up to 10 times faster with retractable cables that eliminate measuring, cutting, and cable tying. The system also increases rack density by up to 50% compared to conventional cable management methods.
Compatibility and Installation
The Patchbox One Cassette 46RU is designed for use with the Patchbox One Frame and must be mounted using the included mounting rails (frames with 30RU or 46RU cassettes). The cassette is also backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+ and 365 systems. Installation depth is 600mm, and the cassette fits standard 19-inch racks with threaded or square-punched mounting holes.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Patchbox One Cassette 46RU / Cat.6a / STP / Black
- Integrated 2.5m Cat.6a STP retractable cable with RJ45 connectors
Full Specifications
Cable Specifications
| Cable Type |
Flat Cat.6a U/FTP (Shielded Twisted Pair) |
| Cable Length |
2.5m (covers up to 46 rack units) |
| Cable Colour |
Black |
| Standards Compliance |
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 |
PoE (802.3af) |
| Performance |
Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Compliance |
RoHS compliant |
Connector Specifications
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded plug |
| Pin Plating |
Gold plated |
| Boot Type |
Snagless |
Physical Specifications
| Cassette Width |
18mm (0.70 in) |
| Cassette Height |
40mm (1.57 in) |
| Cassette Depth |
600mm (23.62 in) |
| Material |
ABS and Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Ambient Humidity |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Warranty and Compatibility
| Warranty Period |
10 years (cassettes and cables) |
| Compatibility |
Patchbox One Frame, backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+/365 |
| Rack Compatibility |
Standard 19-inch racks (threaded and square-punched holes) |
| Mounting |
Requires Patchbox One Frame with mounting rails |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
