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FireFold

FireFold Cat6 Slim Shielded Ethernet Cable 7 ft Blue 28 AWG

SKU CH-HH6P-9YX8Y

A 7 ft shielded Cat6 patch cable with 28 AWG stranded copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Slim 3 mm profile frees 73 % more rack space
  • 28 AWG stranded copper cuts diameter 60 % versus 24 AWG
  • 50-micron gold RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Snagless clear boot protects locking tab during frequent patching
  • 100 % patch-cord tested to EIA/TIA 568B wiring standard

Slim Cat6 cable for dense patching

This FireFold Cat6 slim patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and measures 7 ft in length. The blue jacket and shielded construction suit telecommunication rooms, data centres and residential modem or router setups where space is at a premium. Its 3 mm diameter is 60 % thinner than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables, allowing higher-density patching and improved airflow.

Sustained signal integrity in tight bundles

Each of the four twisted pairs follows the T-568B wiring scheme and is terminated with RJ45 plugs that carry 50 micron gold-plated contacts. The shielding and 100 % bare copper conductors maintain clear transmission over the full 7 ft run, even when cables are packed tightly in racks. Every cable is 100 % tested to pass patch cord test requirements, so performance remains consistent under continuous load rather than only in short bursts.

Snagless boot eases installation in crowded racks

Translucent clear strain-relief boots protect the locking tab during repeated plugging and unplugging, reducing the chance of a broken clip that would require re-termination. The slim 0.12 inch profile makes routing through congested cable managers straightforward, though the smaller gauge demands careful crimping if a field repair is ever needed. No special tools beyond a standard RJ45 crimper are required for the factory-terminated ends.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFireFold
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingYes

Questions about this item

Does the 28 AWG shielded cable run hotter or draw more power than a standard Cat6 lead when left plugged in all day?

No — it carries only data, so heat and power draw are negligible regardless of gauge or shielding.

What devices must I already have to use the RJ45 connectors on this 7 ft blue patch lead?

Any equipment with standard RJ45 ports — router, switch, PC, NAS, IP camera, etc. — will accept the connectors directly.

Will the 3 mm slim cable and snagless boot work reliably with older 10/100 Mbps switches and NICs I still use?

Yes — the cable is fully backward compatible; the 50-micron gold contacts and T-568B wiring work with legacy 10/100 gear.

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