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Cables To Go 00849 Cat6 STP Snagless Ethernet Cable Red 8 ft 2.43 m

SKU CH-GQEG-14T4Z MPN 00849

Shielded Cat6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors reduces interference for reliable voice, data and video links

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeBanker Box
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Snagless boot protects the connector tab from breakage
  • Shielded twisted-pair construction rejects electromagnetic interference on busy networks
  • Cat6 rating supports bandwidth-intensive voice, data and video distribution
  • Tested to ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6 component requirements for reliable performance
  • Red jacket enables quick colour-coding of network runs

8 ft shielded Cat6 patch cable

This red Cat6 STP cable connects network adapters, switches, routers and HDBaseT equipment over 2.43 metres. Snagless boots protect the RJ45 clips during repeated insertion and removal. Shielded twisted pairs block electromagnetic interference in dense installations.

Sustained signal integrity

Bonded pair construction preserves twist spacing to the termination point, keeping Near-End Crosstalk low across the full length. The design reduces impedance variation and structural return loss under continuous load. Each unit is tested to the ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6 component standard.

Shielded Cat6 for noisy environments

Choose this cable when the run passes near power lines, fluorescent ballasts or other EMI sources that would degrade unshielded links. It is not suited for installations that require plenum-rated jackets or outdoor burial ratings.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name00849
Product typeBanker Box
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
ShieldingYes
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size267 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 8 ft shielded Cat6 cable generate any heat or noise during continuous use?

No, it is a passive copper cable with no active components, so it produces no heat or audible noise regardless of how long it runs.

What equipment must I already have to use this RJ45 patch cable?

You need two devices with standard RJ45 Ethernet ports — such as a computer, router, switch or HDBaseT extender — to plug each end into.

Will the Cat6 shielding and snagless boots work properly with my existing Cat5e wall outlets?

Yes, the RJ45 connectors are backward compatible with Cat5e jacks, and the shielding simply remains unused on the older port side.

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