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Red Cat 6 ethernet cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 50 ft length

Belkin

Belkin A3L980-50-RED-S 50 ft Cat 6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-DCF6-3DCQ3 MPN A3L980-50-RED-S

A 50 ft red Cat 6 patch cable with snagless RJ-45 connectors for gigabit Ethernet

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Category 6 performance supports gigabit Ethernet speeds
  • 50 ft length reaches across rooms or racks
  • Snagless moulding protects the RJ-45 tab during installation
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
  • Red jacket simplifies cable identification in busy runs

Cat 6 cable for gigabit networks

This Belkin Cat 6 patch cable supports 100Base-T and gigabit Ethernet across a 50 ft run. It replaces older Cat 5 links that cannot carry those speeds. The 50-micron gold-plated RJ-45 connectors on each end ensure clean signal transfer. It suits home and office drops where a red jacket aids cable identification.

Passive copper with no active cooling

The cable draws no power and generates no heat or noise during normal operation. Its unshielded twisted-pair construction relies on the Category 6 specification for crosstalk control. Installers can route it through walls or trays without worrying about fan clearance or thermal limits.

Snagless boots protect connector tabs

Moulded snagless strain reliefs shield the RJ-45 locking tabs from bending or breaking during pulls. The red PVC jacket adds visual contrast in dense patch panels. No software or driver is required; the link negotiates speed automatically when plugged into compatible ports.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L980-50-RED-S
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ-45 Male
Second connectorRJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 50 ft Cat 6 cable without breaking the RJ45 tab?

The snagless moulded boots cover the release tab on both RJ-45 connectors. Route the 50 ft length, then push each plug straight in until it clicks — do not pull sideways on the boot or the tab can still snap.

What maintenance or replacement will the 50-micron gold-plated RJ-45 contacts need later?

The gold plating resists corrosion, so no scheduled contact cleaning is required. Replace the cable only if the snagless boot tears, a connector becomes loose, or the jacket shows kinks that affect signal quality.

What limit appears first when the 50 ft Cat 6 run carries sustained gigabit traffic?

At 50 ft the cable stays well within the 100 m Cat 6 channel limit, so the first bottleneck is usually the switch or NIC port speed, not the copper link itself.

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