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Cable Leader

Cable Leader 2ft Cat6 Non-Booted Ethernet Cable Orange 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-4GW8-M8JJX

A 2 ft orange Cat6 patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for dense patch panels, tested to 550 MHz and built from 24 AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
  • Cat6 tested to 550 MHz exceeds the 250 MHz standard for headroom
  • Non-booted plug fits high-density patch panels and keystone jacks with ease
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion and keeps signals clean
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a drop-in Gigabit upgrade
  • Supports 10 Gbps over short runs plus Gigabit Ethernet and PoE devices

Cable Leader 2ft Cat6 Orange Patch Cable

This Cable Leader Cat6 patch cable is a 2 ft orange Ethernet lead built for Gigabit wired links in dense installs. It uses 24AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts for reliable signal integrity. The non-booted plug design seats cleanly in high-density patch panels and keystone jacks. It is tested to 550MHz, above the Cat6 minimum, and remains backward compatible with Cat5e.

Verify RJ45 Port Spacing and Cat6 Rating

Before ordering, confirm that your patch panel or keystone jacks accept non-booted RJ45 plugs in tight rows. Check that the connected equipment is rated for Cat6 or Cat5e performance so the 550MHz bandwidth is fully utilised. Ensure the 2 ft length reaches between your devices without strain. The cable is unshielded, so avoid routing it alongside strong EMI sources.

Fits High-Density Racks and PoE Devices

The non-booted connectors free up space in crowded racks, improve airflow and simplify cable management in server rooms and data centers. It connects routers, switches, patch panels, PCs and PoE devices with a drop-in Cat6 upgrade. The 24AWG bare copper construction supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10G over short runs. RoHS compliant with UL, cUL and ETL listings for structured cabling compliance.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Does the cable arrive ready to plug in, or do I need to buy connectors separately?

The cable is a finished patch lead with RJ45 plugs on both ends, so nothing else is required to connect a router, switch, patch panel or PoE device.

The C6102 family offers several lengths and colours — how do I decide which one fits my rack?

Choose the 2 ft orange version when you need a short, high-density jumper between adjacent ports; pick a longer length only if the cable must span a greater distance.

The cable is tested to 550 MHz — what does that mean for actual throughput in my server room?

The 550 MHz rating exceeds the Cat6 minimum of 250 MHz, giving headroom for reliable Gigabit Ethernet and 10G over short runs in dense patch-panel installations.

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