Patchbox One Cassette 30RU Cat.6a STP Violet Retractable Cable
The Patchbox.one Cassette 30RU STP Violet is the ultimate modular cable management solution for 19-inch network racks. Featuring a 1.8m retractable Cat.6a STP cable in a distinctive violet color, this cassette delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance while keeping your rack organized, accessible, and professional. The retractable design eliminates cable clutter, improves airflow, and makes installation and troubleshooting up to 10 times faster than traditional patch cables.
Key Features
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Retractable 1.8m Cat.6a STP Cable: Automatically retracts to your desired length, covering up to 30RU rack height with zero excess cable mess
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10 Gigabit Ethernet Ready: Flat Cat.6a U/FTP cable meets ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A standards, supporting up to 500MHz bandwidth
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PoE Capable: STP shielding supports Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af), ready to power network devices directly through the cable
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Modular & Tool-Free: Swap cassettes in seconds without tools or downtime, adapting your rack setup as your infrastructure evolves
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Violet Color Coding: Part of 8 available cable colors, enabling structured color-coded cabling standards for instant visual identification
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High-Quality Construction: RJ45 shielded plug with gold-plated pins, snagless boot, 100% stranded copper conductors, PVC jacket, and RoHS compliant
Modular Cable Management for Modern IT
The Patchbox.one system transforms network rack cabling. Each cassette houses a single retractable cable that pulls out to exactly the length you need and locks in place. When you need to replace or reconfigure, simply swap the cassette in seconds. The patchbox.one Frame holds up to 24 cassettes, allowing you to customize your entire rack with the exact cable lengths, types, and colors your infrastructure demands.
10x Faster Installation & Troubleshooting
Say goodbye to measuring cables, wrestling with zip ties, and untangling spaghetti. The retractable design means every cable is always the perfect length. IT technicians work significantly faster and more accurately, and downtimes can be reduced by up to 90%. Color-coded violet cables make it easy to identify network zones, VLANs, or device types at a glance.
Save Space, Improve Airflow
Traditional cable managers consume valuable rack space and trap excess cable length that blocks airflow. Patchbox.one cassettes store cable internally and eliminate the need for bulky 2RU cable managers, freeing up to 50% more usable rack space. Reduced cable clutter means better airflow, cooler equipment, and longer hardware lifespan.
High-Performance Cat.6a STP
Each cassette contains a lightweight, super-flexible flat Cat.6a shielded twisted pair cable engineered for high-density rack environments. The cable delivers:
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10 Gigabit Ethernet at distances up to 100 meters
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500MHz bandwidth for future-proof performance
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Shielded construction (U/FTP) to protect against electromagnetic interference in dense rack environments
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PoE support (802.3af) for powering IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other network devices
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AWG36 stranded copper conductors for flexibility and durability
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Snagless booted RJ45 plugs with gold-plated contacts for reliable, long-lasting connections
Designed for Australian IT Professionals
Whether you're managing a data center, server room, enterprise office, education campus, or AV installation, the Patchbox.one Cassette 30RU STP Violet is built for professionals who demand performance, organization, and speed. It's ideal for network engineers, system integrators, IT managers, and anyone who wants their racks to look as good as they perform.
Compatibility & Flexibility
The patchbox.one Cassette 30RU is compatible with the patchbox.one Frame and can be mixed with other Patchbox cassettes (8RU, 30RU, 46RU, fiber optic, and copper variants). You can even mix it with legacy PATCHBOX Plus+ and 365 cassettes for backward compatibility. Choose from UTP or STP shielding and 8 different cable colors (black, blue, red, green, yellow, white, grey, violet) to build the perfect rack solution.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Patchbox.one Cassette 30RU Cat.6a STP Violet (with integrated 1.8m retractable cable and RJ45 connectors)
Full Specifications
Cable Specifications
| Cable Type |
Flat Cat.6a U/FTP (Shielded Twisted Pair) |
| Cable Length |
1.8m (covers up to 30RU) |
| Cable Color |
Violet |
| Bandwidth |
500MHz |
| Data Rate |
Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Conductor |
AWG36, 100% stranded copper |
| Jacket Material |
PVC |
| Standards Compliance |
ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel |
| PoE Support |
PoE (802.3af) |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
Connector Specifications
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded plug |
| Pin Plating |
Gold plated |
| Boot Type |
Snagless |
Cassette Specifications
| Cassette Width |
18mm (0.70 in) |
| Cassette Height |
40mm (1.57 in) |
| Cassette Depth |
600mm (23.62 in) |
| Cassette Body Material |
ABS and RAL9001 |
| Internal Mechanism |
Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Ambient Humidity |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Weight |
Approx. 0.2kg per cassette |
Compatibility
| Frame Compatibility |
Patchbox.one Frame (requires mounting rails for 30RU cassettes) |
| Backward Compatibility |
Compatible with PATCHBOX Plus+ and PATCHBOX 365 Frames |
| Rack Type |
19-inch racks (2-post and 4-post, threaded and square-punched) |
Warranty
| Warranty Period |
10 years on cassette and cable |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
