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Blue Cat6 ethernet cable with slim snagless RJ45 connectors, 7 ft

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Cables To Go 01080 Cat6 network ethernet cable 7 ft Blue

SKU CH-Q7D5-8KNCM MPN 01080

A 7 ft Cat6 patch cable with 28 AWG conductors, snagless RJ-45 plugs and a 36% slimmer profile than standard Cat5e, meeting ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 performance

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Easier routing in tight spaces with 36% slimmer diameter than standard Cat5e
  • Snagless connectors protect the latch during frequent plug and unplug cycles
  • Meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 patch-cord performance requirements for reliable gigabit links
  • 28AWG conductors keep the cable lightweight and flexible for desk or rack use
  • 7 ft length suits short runs between switch, router and device

What this cable is and who it fits

This Cat6 patch cable carries Gigabit Ethernet over a 7 ft run with RJ-45 plugs on both ends. The 28AWG conductors make the jacket 36 % thinner than a standard Cat5e cable, easing routing through tight cable trays or behind furniture. It meets the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 patch-cord performance specification. Snagless boots protect the latch tabs during frequent reconnects.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper construction generates no heat and draws no power, so the cable adds nothing to system thermals or acoustic load. The unshielded twisted-pair design relies on balanced signalling rather than a foil or braid screen. Slim 28AWG conductors keep insertion loss within the Cat6 limit for the rated length.

Deciding specification — length and gauge

At 7 ft with 28AWG conductors the cable stays inside the Cat6 channel budget for typical desk or patch-panel links. Installers needing longer runs or PoE loads above the 28AWG current rating should choose a heavier-gauge or shielded alternative instead.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name01080
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ-45 Male
Second connectorRJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the snagless RJ-45 connectors without breaking the release tabs?

Press the moulded boot down while inserting the plug; the snagless design shields the tab so it clicks into the port without catching on adjacent cables.

What maintenance or replacement will this 28AWG Cat6 patch cable need over time?

Inspect the boot and jacket for kinks or compression damage; replace the cable if the snagless tab cracks or if intermittent link errors appear after repeated unplugging.

What is the first performance limit that appears on a 7 ft run under sustained 1 Gbps traffic?

The 28 AWG conductors meet the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 patch-cord standard, so the 7 ft length stays within specification and no length-related limit is reached at gigabit speeds.

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