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Orange Cat6 crossover Ethernet cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 10 ft length

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Cables To Go 27893 Cat6 Crossover Network Ethernet Cable Orange 10 ft 3.04 m

SKU CH-FY0W-F4Y6B MPN 27893

A 10 ft Cat6 crossover patch cable with RJ-45 male connectors rated at 550 MHz for data, voice and video distribution

  • Cable category6 (Crossover)
  • First connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Product colorOrange
  • Cat6 crossover cable links two devices directly
  • 550 MHz bandwidth handles data, voice and video
  • Snagless molded boot protects the clip during installs
  • Bonded pair construction reduces crosstalk and return loss
  • Meets TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 Cat6 standard

Crossover cable for direct device links

This Cat6 crossover patch cable connects two network devices directly without a switch or hub. The 10 ft orange cable uses RJ-45 male connectors on both ends and is rated at 550 MHz to support high-bandwidth data, voice and video distribution. It suits installers and IT teams who need a reliable point-to-point link.

Bonded pairs keep crosstalk low under load

Each twisted pair is bonded to maintain consistent spacing right up to the termination, reducing Near-end Crosstalk and structural return loss compared with standard 100 MHz wire. The construction meets EIA/TIA Cat 6 TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 standards, so sustained throughput stays stable during long transfers.

Check that both ports expect a crossover pinout

Modern Gigabit and faster interfaces often implement Auto-MDIX and will work with either straight or crossed wiring, but older 10/100 equipment may require this specific crossover cable. Verify the linked devices do not already perform automatic crossover detection before ordering.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name27893
Product typeOthers
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6 (Crossover)
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ-45 Male
Second connectorRJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size159 × 141 × 42 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 550 MHz Cat6 crossover cable generate any heat or noise during continuous data transfer?

The passive copper cable has no active components, so it produces no audible noise and negligible heat even when running at full 550 MHz bandwidth all day.

What devices must already have RJ-45 ports for this 10 ft orange crossover cable to work?

Both endpoints need standard RJ-45 Ethernet jacks — such as two PCs, a PC and a legacy hub, or similar same-tier network interfaces — because the cable carries crossed transmit and receive pairs on male RJ-45 connectors.

Will this Cat6 crossover patch cord work reliably with older 100 MHz Cat5 equipment still in my rack?

Yes, the 550 MHz Cat6 rating exceeds the 100 MHz Cat5 specification, so the cable is fully backward-compatible and will link at the highest speed both legacy ports support.

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