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Yellow Belkin Cat6 UTP patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 10 ft long

Belkin

Belkin A3L980-10-YLW-S Cat6 network ethernet cable 10 ft yellow

SKU CH-X7Q2-96SEY MPN A3L980-10-YLW-S

Cat6 UTP patch cable with RJ-45 male connectors on both ends, 10 ft long in yellow for structured cabling infrastructure

  • Cable category6
  • Product typeHardware Connectivity
  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Product colorYellow
  • Key featuresCabling components designed and tested to support existing C
  • Cat6 rating supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds
  • 10 ft length fits typical desk-to-wall runs
  • Yellow jacket makes the cable easy to spot
  • Unshielded twisted-pair design keeps installation simple
  • RJ-45 male connectors plug straight into standard ports

Cat6 patch cable for structured wiring

This Belkin Cat6 UTP patch cable is built for connecting network devices within an existing Cat6 cabling system. The ten‑foot length suits typical desk‑to‑patch‑panel or switch‑to‑wall‑plate runs in offices and home labs. Yellow jacketing makes the link easy to trace among other cables. Both ends terminate in standard RJ‑45 male plugs for a secure snap‑in connection.

Upgrade from Cat5e when noise immunity matters

Moving to this Cat6 cable improves transmission performance and reduces retransmissions compared with older Cat5e links. The jump is worth it when the installation already uses Cat6 structured wiring and you need superior immunity from external noise. It will not add bandwidth beyond the Cat6 rating, so environments that require Cat6a or higher shielding gain no extra headroom from this cable.

Ten‑foot unshielded run with standard headroom

The cable comfortably handles Gigabit Ethernet traffic across its full ten‑foot span with fewer lost packets than lower‑category alternatives. Headroom runs out when the channel length exceeds the Cat6 maximum or when the environment demands shielded construction for high‑interference areas. For longer permanent links or PoE loads beyond the Cat6 spec, a higher‑category or shielded cable is required.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-10-YLW-S
Product typeHardware Connectivity
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category6
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

What connector size does the Belkin A3L980-10-YLW-S use for the RJ-45 ports?

It uses standard RJ-45 male connectors on both ends, which fit any 8P8C jack found on routers, switches, PCs and patch panels.

Which step do installers often skip when seating the plugs?

Pushing each connector in until the tab clicks, otherwise the link stays down or negotiates at a lower speed.

When should this Cat6 UTP patch cable be replaced?

Replace it if the jacket is kinked, the clip snaps off, or intermittent errors appear after moving furniture or equipment.

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