Patchbox One 46RU Cat.6a STP Retractable Cable Cassette Yellow
The Patchbox One Cassette 46RU STP Yellow is a professional retractable Cat.6a cable management cassette designed for network server racks and data centres. Featuring a 2.5m shielded twisted pair (STP) cable covering up to 46RU rack units, this cassette delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with PoE (802.3af) support. The retractable design keeps your rack organised, eliminates cable clutter, and maximises airflow and space. Available in eight colours including yellow, it's perfect for implementing a colour-coded cabling standard in Australian IT infrastructure projects.
Key Features
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46RU Coverage: 2.5m flat Cat.6a STP cable (1.8m retractable + 0.7m overlength)
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10 Gigabit Performance: Tested to ISO/IEC 11801 Ea Class & ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel standards
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Shielded STP Cable: U/FTP construction with PoE support (802.3af)
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Tool-Free Swappable: Replace or reconfigure cassettes in seconds without tools or downtime
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Colour-Coded Yellow: Ideal for visual organisation and structured cabling systems
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10-Year Warranty: Long-term reliability on cassettes and cables
Retractable Cable Management
The Patchbox One system eliminates cable spaghetti and saves up to 50% more rack space than conventional cable managers. The retractable flat cable design automatically retracts excess cable length back into the cassette, keeping your rack neat and organised. The lightweight, flexible flat cable is easier to route and handle than traditional round cables, making installation and maintenance faster and more efficient.
Modular & Scalable System
Build your ideal rack setup by filling a Patchbox One Frame (sold separately) with up to 24 cassettes. Mix and match cable types, lengths, and colours to suit your exact infrastructure needs. Need to adapt your rack? Swap any cassette in seconds with no tools required. The cassette is backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+ and 365 systems.
Professional-Grade Performance
The flat Cat.6a U/FTP cable features AWG36 100% stranded copper conductors with a PVC jacket. It delivers reliable 500MHz bandwidth and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) for powering network devices. The cable meets strict international standards and is RoHS compliant. RJ45 shielded plugs with gold-plated pins and snagless boots ensure secure, long-lasting connections.
Compatibility
The Patchbox One Cassette 46RU requires the Patchbox One Frame with mounting rails for installation. It is compatible with all standard 19-inch server racks and data centre cabinets. This cassette is ideal for IT professionals, network engineers, and data centre managers in Australia looking to streamline rack cabling and improve cable management.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Patchbox One Cassette 46RU Cat.6a STP Yellow with 2.5m retractable cable
Full Specifications
| Cable Type |
Cat.6a U/FTP (STP) |
| Cable Length |
2.5m total (1.8m retractable + 0.7m overlength) |
| Rack Coverage |
46RU |
| Cable Construction |
Flat Cat.6a U/FTP, AWG36, 100% stranded copper, PVC jacket |
| Standards Compliance |
ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel |
| Bandwidth |
500MHz |
| PoE Support |
PoE (802.3af) |
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded plug, gold-plated pins, snagless booted |
| Cable Colour |
Yellow |
| Cassette Material |
ABS (RAL9001) and Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Cassette Dimensions |
Width: 18mm / Height: 40mm / Depth: 600mm |
| Weight |
0.28kg |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Humidity Range |
10% to 90% |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| Warranty |
10 years on cassettes and cables |
| Compatibility |
Patchbox One Frame (requires mounting rails), backward compatible with Patchbox Plus+ and 365 |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
