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Black 15 ft Cat 6 UTP patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors

Belkin

Belkin A3L980-15-BLK-S 15 ft Cat 6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-KJ7M-G30NA MPN A3L980-15-BLK-S

A 15 ft Cat 6 UTP patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors for reliable wired networking

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeCategory 6
  • Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Cat 6 standard supports reliable gigabit networking
  • 15 ft length suits typical room-to-room runs
  • Snagless moulded boots protect connectors during handling
  • Unshielded twisted-pair design keeps installation simple
  • Black jacket blends with common office décor

15 ft Cat 6 patch cable

This Belkin A3L980-15-BLK-S provides a 15 ft Category 6 UTP link with RJ45 plugs on both ends. It suits home offices, small-business networks or any desk-to-wall run that needs gigabit-rated throughput without shielded cable bulk.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, emits no noise and draws no power during operation. The snagless molded boots protect the latch tabs so repeated reconnects stay reliable without extra strain on the conductors.

Build quality and daily handling

The black PVC jacket resists kinking and the snagless molded design prevents latch breakage when routing through tight cable trays or around furniture. Unshielded construction keeps the cable flexible for easy bundling but offers no protection against strong electromagnetic interference near heavy machinery. Buyers who need shielded runs for industrial environments should look elsewhere.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-15-BLK-S
Product typeCategory 6
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size159 × 130 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the snagless RJ45 connectors on the 15 ft Cat 6 cable without damaging the latch?

Push each moulded RJ45 plug straight into the port until the snagless latch clicks; the moulded boot protects the tab so it will not catch or break during insertion or removal.

What maintenance or replacement will the Belkin A3L980-15-BLK-S cable need over time?

The unshielded twisted-pair construction and moulded snagless connectors require no scheduled maintenance; replace the cable only if the jacket is cut, a connector tab breaks, or a link test shows errors.

What is the first limit that appears when the 15 ft Cat 6 patch cable runs at full throughput for long periods?

The cable itself is rated for Cat 6 performance at this length, so the first bottleneck under sustained load will be the speed of the switch or NIC ports at either end.

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