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Thin blue Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 5 ft length

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation C6PC28-BL-05 Cat6 network ethernet cable Blue 5 ft

SKU CH-0B4E-4FD1Y MPN C6PC28-BL-05

Slim 28-AWG Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors tested to 250 MHz for high-density racks

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Saves rack space with a 28-AWG cable nearly half the diameter of 24-AWG
  • Reduces clutter in high-density cabinets using a slim 5 ft Cat6 patch cable
  • Supports 250 MHz bandwidth for reliable gigabit network performance
  • Strain-relief boot with tab protects connectors during frequent moves
  • Improves airflow and cable management in crowded telecom rooms

Space-saving patch cable

The Black Box C6PC28-BL-05 is a Cat6 Ethernet patch cable built for high-density network environments. Its 28-AWG conductors make the cable nearly half the diameter of standard 24-AWG alternatives. This slim profile helps installers maximise rack space in crowded telecom rooms and data centres. The 5 ft length suits short-run connections between switches and patch panels.

Airflow and handling benefits

Reduced cable bulk improves airflow through cabinets, supporting cooler equipment operation in tightly packed racks. The thinner jacket makes routing and bundling simpler, lowering installation time and ongoing management effort. Strain-relief boots with protective tabs guard the RJ45 connectors during frequent moves. The cable is tested up to 250 MHz to meet Cat6 performance requirements.

Ready-to-install connectivity

Both ends come terminated with RJ45 plugs, so the cable works immediately without extra tools or crimping. The snagless boot design prevents the locking tab from catching on adjacent cables during removal. Blue colour coding assists quick visual identification in multi-cable looms. No software or drivers are required for any supported network device.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Model nameC6PC28-BL-05
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size279 × 254 × 184 mm

Questions about this item

How do I route the 28-AWG Slim-Net cable through a crowded 45 U rack without snagging the latch?

The 28-AWG cable is nearly half the diameter of 24-AWG cable, so it bends easily in tight cable managers; depress the strain-relief boot tab before pulling the RJ45 connector through dense patch panels to avoid catching the latch.

Will the 28-AWG conductors fatigue if the patch cable is repositioned repeatedly during rack maintenance?

The strain-relief boot with tab protects the cable-to-connector junction; avoid sharp bends at the boot and limit re-terminations — if the jacket shows kinks or the latch feels loose, replace the cable.

At what bandwidth does the 5 ft Cat6 link hit its verified ceiling during continuous 250 MHz traffic?

The cable is tested up to 250 MHz; sustained loads at that frequency leave no headroom for alien crosstalk, so the 250 MHz rating is the first limit you will reach.

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