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Black shielded CAT6 patch cable with locking snagless boots, 3 ft

Black Box Corporation

Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6 Shielded Patch Cable 3 ft

SKU CH-4W6Z-VN7E7

Shielded CAT6 patch cable tested to 250 MHz with 50-micron gold contacts and a locking snagless boot rated for 750 cycles

  • Shielded S/FTP construction blocks EMI/RFI interference
  • Tested to 250-MHz bandwidth for 1-Gbps performance
  • 50-micron gold contacts ensure superior conductivity
  • LockPORT boot rated for 750 insertion cycles
  • Optional locking pin secures critical network ports

What it is

Black Box GigaTrue 3 CAT6 Shielded Patch Cable connects network devices over a 3 ft run. It is built for installers and IT teams who need a factory-tested link that meets Category 6 requirements. The S/FTP shielding and 50-micron gold contacts protect voice, data, audio/video and PoE signals from EMI and RFI interference. LockPORT boots accept an optional locking pin and removal key for physical port security.

Practical limits

The cable is tested to 250-MHz bandwidth and 1-Gbps throughput, which defines the maximum signalling rate the construction can guarantee. Performance beyond that frequency is not validated by the manufacturer. The locking mechanism requires a separate pin and key; without them the connector behaves as a standard snagless plug. Shielding effectiveness depends on proper grounding at both ends of the link.

Deciding spec

The connector rated life of 750 insertion and extraction cycles is the single figure that determines whether this cable suits your maintenance schedule. Environments with frequent re-patching will reach that limit faster than static installations. If your project demands a higher cycle count, this part is not the right choice.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which length of the GigaTrue 3 CAT6 shielded patch cable should I choose?

This listing is for the 3 ft version; select it when your device and switch or panel are close together to avoid excess slack.

What does the tested 250-MHz rating mean once the cable is installed?

It confirms the cable supports 1-Gbps Ethernet and PoE signals with margin above the Category 6 requirement, so voice, data and video streams stay stable.

How does the shielded S/FTP construction and LockPORT boot affect daily use?

The foil-and-braid shielding blocks EMI/RFI that can corrupt data, while the integrated hard-polymer boot survives 750 insertion cycles and accepts a separate locking pin for port security.

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