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Black 3 ft Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors and molded snagless boots

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation CAT6PC-003-BK network ethernet cable 3 ft black

SKU CH-QS95-1ZGR8 MPN CAT6PC-003-BK

A 3 ft Category 6 patch cable with RJ-45 connectors tested to 250 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet and PoE

  • Cable categoryCategory 6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male Network
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male Network
  • Product typeCategory 6
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Tested to 250 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet performance
  • 3 ft length suits short rack or desk runs
  • Stranded conductors keep the cable flexible for tight bends
  • Snagless molded boots protect the RJ-45 tabs from damage
  • Black jacket simplifies colour-coded cable management

3 ft Category 6 patch cable

This three-foot Category 6 patch cable connects network devices with RJ-45 male connectors on both ends. It is tested to the 250 MHz CAT6 standard for Gigabit Ethernet, voice, data, audio/video and PoE signals. The black jacket and stranded construction suit everyday desktop or rack patching. Buyers who need longer runs or different connector types should look elsewhere.

Snagless boot protects the RJ-45 tab

A molded snagless boot covers each RJ-45 plug to shield the locking tab from accidental release. The boot also provides strain relief that reduces cable fatigue at the connector junction. Corrosion-resistant contacts help maintain signal integrity over repeated insertions. No active cooling or power components are present, so thermals and noise are not applicable.

Stranded conductors and standard RJ-45 ends

Stranded copper conductors give the cable flexibility for tight routing behind desks or inside cabinets. Both ends terminate in standard RJ-45 male plugs compatible with any Category 6 or lower port. The 0.9 metre length limits reach to adjacent equipment on the same shelf. Installations requiring in-wall solid-core cable or keystone termination will need a different product type.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Product typeCategory 6
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable categoryCategory 6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male Network
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male Network
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size140 × 140 × 0 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3 ft CAT6 cable and what step do people often get wrong?

Plug each RJ-45 male connector firmly into the matching port until the tab clicks; the step people miss is not pushing past the snagless boot resistance so the latch fully engages.

What maintenance or replacement will this 3 ft CAT6 cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the molded boot cracks, the RJ-45 tab breaks, or you see intermittent link errors on a Gigabit connection.

What limit shows up first on this 3 ft CAT6 cable under sustained Gigabit Ethernet use?

The 250 MHz Category 6 rating caps bandwidth; beyond that frequency the cable itself becomes the bottleneck before the connectors or length do.

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