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Thin black Cat6 patch cable, 1 ft, RJ45 connectors with clear snagless boots

FireFold

FireFold Cat6 Slim Ethernet Patch Cable 1 ft Black 28 AWG Shielded

SKU CH-FGE1-VK977

A 1 ft shielded Cat6 patch cable with 28 AWG stranded conductors, gold-plated RJ45 connectors and snagless boots for high-density racks

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Slim 3 mm diameter saves rack space
  • 28 AWG stranded copper reduces cable bulk by 60%
  • 50-micron gold contacts resist corrosion for clear signals
  • Snagless clear boot protects RJ45 locking tab
  • Cat6 UTP tested to pass patch-cord standards

Slim Cat6 for dense patching

This FireFold Cat6 slim patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors to fit high-density telecommunication rooms and data centres. At 1 ft long with RJ45 plugs on both ends, it suits short rack runs or low-profile home router connections where space is tight.

3 mm diameter cuts rack space 73 %

The cable measures 0.12 in (3 mm) versus a standard 0.23 in (5.8 mm), delivering a 48 % diameter reduction and 73 % less volume. That 60 % thinner profile lets installers pack more links per rack unit and improves airflow around active equipment.

Gold contacts and snagless boots

RJ45 plugs carry 50 micron gold-plated contacts to resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity. Translucent clear strain-relief boots protect the locking tab during repeated inserts, while the T-568B wiring scheme ensures consistent pin-out across the installation.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFireFold
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingYes

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput can I expect from a Cat 6 cable at this 1 ft length?

Cat 6 supports up to 1 Gbps at 100 m and 10 Gbps at shorter runs; at 1 ft you will see the full negotiated link speed of your ports.

How does the 28 AWG conductor affect PoE power delivery?

The thinner 28 AWG stranded copper has higher resistance than 24 AWG, so voltage drop is greater; it is suitable for low-power PoE devices but not for high-wattage PoE+ or PoE++ loads.

Will the 3 mm diameter and snagless boot fit high-density 1U patch panels?

The 3 mm cable is 60 % thinner than standard 5.8 mm Cat 6, and the translucent snagless boot protects the locking tab, making it well suited for tight 1U panel spacing.

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