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Black Cat6 Ethernet patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 5 ft length

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Cables To Go 31342 Cat6 network ethernet cable 5 ft 1.52 m Black

SKU CH-GD13-G9F9P MPN 31342

Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 5 ft length, rated to 550 MHz for voice, data and video distribution

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ45 Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Handles bandwidth-intensive applications up to 550MHz
  • Meets Cat6 TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 standards
  • Bonded pairs maintain twist-spacing to the termination point
  • Shortened body plug minimises Near-End Crosstalk levels
  • Snagless boot prevents cable snags and adds strain relief

Cat6 550 MHz patch cable

This Cat6 patch cable connects two RJ45 ports for voice, data and video distribution. It is suited to home-office desks, small-office patch panels or any short-run link that needs certified Cat6 performance. The 5 ft length keeps cable management tidy without excess slack.

Bonded-pair construction reduces crosstalk

Each twisted pair is bonded to preserve twist spacing up to the connector, which minimises near-end crosstalk during sustained traffic. The design meets TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 requirements and cuts impedance and structural return loss well below standard 100 MHz wire levels. Snagless boots add strain relief for repeated reconnections.

Cat6 bandwidth ceiling at 550 MHz

The Cat6 standard caps usable bandwidth at 550 MHz, so this cable cannot support the higher frequencies defined for Cat6a or Cat7 classes. Runs longer than the installed 5 ft would increase attenuation and may push the link outside the guaranteed margin for 10 GbE speeds. Shielding is not present, so environments with strong EMI need a different cable type.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name31342
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45 Male
Second connectorRJ45 Male
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size127 × 114 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat or power does the 5 ft Cat6 cable draw when it runs all day?

The cable is passive and carries only network signals, so it generates no measurable heat and draws no power of its own.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports for this 5 ft patch cable to work?

Both ends use RJ45 male connectors, so you need two devices — such as a router, switch, PC or IP camera — each with an RJ45 jack.

Will the 550 MHz Cat6 cable work reliably with older 100 MHz Cat5e equipment still in the rack?

Yes, the cable meets Cat6 TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 standards and is fully backward compatible with 100 MHz Cat5e hardware.

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