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Black Cat 6 Ethernet cable 20ft with snagless RJ45 connectors

Cable Matters Cat 6 Snagless Ethernet Cable 20ft Black

SKU CH-SNM1-8RBJ9

Cat 6 cable delivers 10 Gbps over 20 ft with gold-plated RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Product typeCat 6
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key features, , , ,
  • Supports 10 Gbps speeds over 20 ft runs
  • Cat 6 rated at 550 MHz bandwidth
  • 24 AWG bare copper conductors for signal quality
  • Gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect connector tabs

10Gbps Cat 6 Ethernet Cable

This 20ft Cat 6 cable delivers up to 10Gbps data transfer speeds over copper. It uses 24 AWG bare copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector latch during repeated insertion and removal.

Sustained 550 MHz bandwidth performance

Rated at 550 MHz, the cable meets or exceeds the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 Category 6 standard. The solid conductor design maintains signal integrity across the full length under continuous load. Backward compatibility ensures it works with existing Cat 5 and Cat 5e network equipment.

Replaces Cat 5e patch cords for 10 Gigabit runs

Upgrade from older Cat 5e cables when 10Gbps throughput is required over distances up to 20ft. The jump is worth it for server links, NAS connections, or gaming rigs that need consistent low-latency wired bandwidth. Not suited for runs exceeding the Category 6 distance limit for 10GBASE-T.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCable Matters
Model name10 Gbit/s Snagless Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
Product typeCat 6
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45

Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG copper core in this 20ft Cat 6 cable generate noticeable heat when carrying a continuous 10Gbps load?

The 24 AWG bare copper conductors are sized for the rated 10Gbps throughput and do not produce perceptible heat during sustained use.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports to use this cable immediately?

Any LAN equipment with standard RJ45 jacks — PCs, servers, printers, routers, switches — will connect directly without adapters.

Will this Cat 6 cable work reliably with the Cat 5e patch panel and older switch already installed in my rack?

Yes, the cable is fully backwards compatible with existing Cat 5 and Cat 5e infrastructure while still supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet where the linked hardware allows.

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