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Belkin A3L980-01-YLW-S 1 ft Cat 6 network ethernet cable Yellow

SKU CH-ZK95-WSKH9 MPN A3L980-01-YLW-S

A 1 ft Cat 6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors and 50-micron gold plating for gigabit Ethernet

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Product colorYellow
  • CAT6 rating supports gigabit Ethernet speeds
  • Snagless mould protects RJ45 tab during installation
  • 50-micron gold-plated connectors ensure clear transmissions
  • 40 percent return-loss improvement over CAT5 cables
  • Bright yellow colour simplifies cable identification

1 ft Cat 6 yellow patch cable

This Belkin Category 6 cable measures one foot and uses RJ45 male connectors at both ends. It is built for patch-panel or desktop links in structured Cat 6 cabling systems. Gold-plated contacts and snagless boots protect the latch during repeated insertions. The jacket is yellow for quick visual identification.

Suited for short rack or desk runs.

Installers who need a one-foot jumper between a switch and a patch panel will find the length exact. Builders who need longer horizontal runs or shielded cable for noisy environments should look at other options. The unshielded design keeps the cable light and flexible for tight cable-management trays.

Cat 6 performance with 40 percent return-loss

The cable meets Category 6 transmission requirements and improves return loss by 40 percent over legacy Cat 5 links. Fifty-micron gold plating on the contacts ensures clean gigabit Ethernet signals. Lifetime limited warranty backs the build quality.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-01-YLW-S
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size112 × 79 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1 ft yellow Cat 6 patch cable or a longer length for my desk setup?

The 1 ft yellow Cat 6 patch cable is ideal for short connections between a wall jack and a nearby PC or switch; pick a longer cable only if the devices sit farther apart.

What does the Cat 6 rating deliver when the cable is plugged into a gigabit port?

Cat 6 supports gigabit Ethernet and 100Base-T, and Belkin states it improves return loss by 40 percent over older CAT5 cables in the same installation.

How do the RJ45 connectors and unshielded design affect real-world speed limits?

The 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors ensure reliable contact, while the unshielded Cat 6 construction caps performance at the standard 100-meter channel limit for gigabit speeds.

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