Patchbox one 46RU Cat.6a STP Violet Retractable Cable Cassette 2.5m
The Patchbox one Cassette 46RU with Cat.6a STP shielded cable in violet is the ultimate modular cable management solution for network racks. This retractable cassette features a 2.5-metre flat twisted pair cable that covers up to 46 rack units (46RU), with 1.8m extractable and 0.7m non-retractable overlength. Designed for data centres, server rooms, and enterprise network installations, it delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance while keeping your rack organised, efficient, and ready for the future.
Key Features
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Retractable 2.5m Cat.6a Cable: Covers up to 46RU with 1.8m extractable length and 0.7m overlength for flexible patching
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Shielded STP Construction: Flat Cat.6a U/FTP cable with 500MHz bandwidth, AWG36, 100% stranded copper, and PoE support (802.3af)
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Tool-Free Swappable Design: Replace or reconfigure any cassette in seconds without tools or downtime
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Violet Colour Coding: Part of an 8-colour system for visual identification and structured cabling standards
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10 Gigabit Ready: Tested to ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel standards
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10-Year Warranty: Long-term reliability on both cassettes and cables
Modular Rack Cable Management
The Patchbox one system transforms network rack cabling with its innovative retractable cassette design. Each cassette stores excess cable length internally, eliminating cable sag and clutter while maintaining a clean, professional appearance. The modular design allows you to build custom configurations by filling a Patchbox one Frame with up to 24 cassettes, mixing cable lengths, types (STP/UTP), and colours to suit your exact infrastructure needs.
High-Performance Ethernet
Engineered for demanding network environments, the Cat.6a STP cable delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with shielded protection against electromagnetic interference. The flat cable design is lightweight and flexible, making installation and maintenance smoother than ever. PoE capable (802.3af), the STP variant can power network devices directly through the cable, perfect for IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
Colour-Coded Organisation
The violet cable colour is part of Patchbox's 8-colour coding system (black, white, red, green, blue, yellow, grey, violet), enabling you to implement structured cabling standards for easy visual identification. Separate applications, VLANs, or device types at a glance, reducing troubleshooting time and simplifying network management.
Technical Excellence
Every Patchbox one cassette meets rigorous international standards. The Cat.6a cables are ISO/IEC 11801 Ea Class and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel certified, ensuring reliable 10G speeds and backward compatibility with existing Patchbox Plus+ and 365 systems. All cables and cassettes are RoHS compliant for environmental responsibility.
Installation and Compatibility
The Patchbox one Frame with 46RU cassettes must be mounted using the included mounting rails (supplied with frame bundles). Cassettes feature RJ45 shielded connectors with gold-plated pins and snagless boots for reliable connections and easy handling. The compact cassette dimensions (18mm W × 40mm H × 600mm D) allow for high-density patching configurations.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Patchbox one Cassette 46RU Cat.6a STP (Violet)
- Integrated 2.5m flat Cat.6a STP cable with RJ45 connectors
Full Specifications
Cable Specifications
| Cable Type |
Flat Cat.6a U/FTP (Shielded STP) |
| Cable Length |
2.5m (8.2 ft) covers 46RU: 1.8m extractable + 0.7m overlength non-retractable |
| Cable Colour |
Violet |
| Conductor |
AWG36, 100% stranded copper |
| Jacket Material |
PVC |
| Bandwidth |
500MHz |
| Standards Compliance |
ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel |
| Performance |
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) |
| PoE Support |
PoE (802.3af) |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
Connectors
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded plug |
| Contact Plating |
Gold plated pins |
| Boot Type |
Snagless |
Cassette Physical
| Width |
18mm (0.70 in) |
| Height |
40mm (1.57 in) |
| Depth |
600mm (23.62 in) |
| Weight |
0.31kg (0.68 lbs) |
| Housing Material |
ABS and RAL9001 |
| Internal Components |
Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Humidity |
10% to 90% |
Warranty & Compatibility
| Warranty |
10 years on cassettes and cables |
| Compatibility |
Patchbox one Frame (24 cassettes), backward compatible with PATCHBOX Plus+/365 |
| Mounting |
Requires mounting rails for Patchbox one Frame (30RU and 46RU cassettes) |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
