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Cable Leader

Cable Leader 12ft Cat6 Slim Ethernet Cable 28AWG White 3.6mm

SKU CH-893G-MF6GS

A 12 ft Cat6 patch cable with a 3.6 mm slim jacket and 28 AWG conductors for tidy, high-density Gigabit runs

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge28 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length12 ft (3.66 m)
  • Gigabit Cat6 performance at 250 MHz for reliable wired speed
  • Ultra-slim 3.6 mm jacket saves space in dense patch panels
  • 28 AWG stranded bare copper with spline core reduces crosstalk
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal
  • Transparent snagless boot protects locking clip during routing and re-patching

Ultra-slim Cat6 patch cable

The Cable Leader 12ft Cat6 Slim Ethernet Cable is a white mini LAN patch cord built to the Cat6 standard with a 3.6mm jacket and 28AWG stranded bare copper conductors. It terminates in RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated contacts and a transparent snagless boot. The cable supports Gigabit Ethernet at 250MHz and remains backward compatible with Cat5e equipment.

Installers working in dense racks or behind desks

The ultra-slim profile lets more cables fit per patch panel and keeps bend radii tight in wall plates, improving airflow and making moves, adds and changes faster. Builders who need shielded construction for noisy industrial environments or PoE runs that demand heavier gauge wire should look at something else. Home users wanting a simple drop-in upgrade for a router, switch, PC, console or smart TV will find it fits without re-cabling.

3.6mm jacket diameter

The 3.6mm outer diameter is the single specification that decides whether this cable fits your patch-panel density, cable-management trays and behind-desk routing. If your installation calls for a thicker jacket or shielded design, this part will not meet that requirement.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorWhite
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length12 ft (3.66 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge28 AWG

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Questions about this item

What clearance does the 3.6 mm slim jacket need behind a desk or in a patch panel?

The 3.6 mm outer diameter lets the cable bend tightly behind desks, wall plates and high-density patch panels without blocking airflow or crowding adjacent ports.

How do I seat the RJ45 plug so the transparent snagless boot does not interfere with the locking clip?

Push the plug straight in until the clip clicks; the slim boot covers the clip but stays clear of the latch, so the connection locks without extra force.

When should I replace this Cat6 patch cable in a permanent install?

Replace it if the gold-plated contacts show corrosion, the snagless boot splits, or the 28 AWG conductors develop kinks that cause intermittent Gigabit link drops.

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