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Blue Cat 6 patch cable 12 ft with snagless RJ45 connectors

Belkin

Belkin A3L980-12-BLU-S Cat 6 network ethernet cable 12 ft

SKU CH-R6FC-7N38V MPN A3L980-12-BLU-S

Cat 6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 12 ft blue copper UTP

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length12 ft (3.66 m)
  • Key featuresCable Characteristic: Patch Cable Connector on First End: 1
  • Cat 6 rating supports gigabit network speeds
  • 12 ft length reaches across typical room layouts
  • Snagless boots protect the RJ-45 latch during moves
  • Unshielded twisted-pair design keeps the cable light and flexible
  • Blue jacket makes the link easy to spot in a rack

Belkin Cat 6 patch cable 12 ft

This Belkin A3L980-12-BLU-S is a twelve-foot Category 6 UTP patch cable with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. It suits home and office networks that need a standard copper link between a router, switch or wall jack and a computer, printer or access point.

Passive copper link no power no noise

The cable carries data without active electronics so it draws no power, generates no heat and makes no audible noise. Snagless boots protect the connector tabs during routing and repeated insertion or removal.

Snagless boots simplify cable management

The moulded snagless boots prevent the locking tabs from catching on adjacent cables or panel cut-outs. This reduces connector damage and makes installation and reconfiguration easier in dense patch panels or tight desk runs.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-12-BLU-S
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length12 ft (3.66 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size163 × 137 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the snagless RJ-45 connectors on this 12 ft Cat 6 patch cable without breaking the tabs?

Align each RJ-45 male connector with the port, push straight in until the snagless tab clicks, and route the 12 ft length to avoid sharp bends that strain the copper conductors.

What maintenance or replacement will this UTP patch cable need over its lifetime?

Inspect the snagless boots and copper conductors periodically; replace the 12 ft cable if the RJ-45 tabs snap, the jacket shows cuts, or connectivity drops on the Cat 6 link.

What is the first limit that appears when this Cat 6 cable runs at full bandwidth for long periods?

The 12 ft unshielded copper run reaches the Cat 6 channel limit before signal degradation becomes an issue, so length is the governing constraint under sustained use.

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