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Black Cat 6 UTP patch cable, 2 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors

Belkin

Belkin A3L980-02-BLK-S Cat 6 network ethernet cable 2 ft

SKU CH-9BJD-26HDE MPN A3L980-02-BLK-S

A 2 ft Cat 6 UTP patch cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless strain relief for gigabit Ethernet

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Cat 6 rating supports gigabit ethernet speeds
  • Snagless molded strain relief protects RJ45 connectors
  • Two-foot length suits short patch connections
  • Unshielded twisted-pair design reduces crosstalk
  • Replaces older Cat 5 cables for better performance

What this cable does

The Belkin A3L980-02-BLK-S is a Category 6 UTP patch cable built for wired network connections. It carries 100Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet signals between two RJ45 ports. The two-foot length suits short runs between a router, switch or wall jack and a desktop, laptop or console. Black jacket colour helps identify the link in a busy rack or under a desk.

How it fits a build

Snagless moulded strain relief protects the latch during repeated insertion and removal, reducing the chance of a broken clip that would leave the connector loose. Unshielded construction keeps the cable flexible for tight bends behind furniture or inside a cable-management tray. Male-to-male RJ45 ends plug directly into standard Ethernet ports without adapters. The short reach frees up slack that longer cables would leave coiled on the floor.

What it replaces and when to upgrade

This cable replaces any Category 5 patch cord that cannot support 100Base-T or Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The upgrade is worth it when existing cables cause negotiation errors, packet loss or speed caps at 100 Mbps on a Gigabit network. It is not for runs that exceed the two-foot length, for shielded environments requiring foil or braid, or for installers who need bulk cable on a reel.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-02-BLK-S
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 2 ft length limit where I can place my router and devices?

The 2 ft cable works for connections between equipment that sit side by side on a desk or in a rack; longer runs need a longer patch lead.

Does the unshielded Cat 6 cable run hot or draw extra power during all-day use?

Passive copper patch cables generate no heat and consume no power regardless of how long they carry data.

What connectors must my switch and computer already have for this cable to plug in?

Both ends are RJ45 male, so each device needs a standard RJ45 female port.

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