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Black Cat 6 patch cable, 3 ft, clear RJ-45 boots

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GRAYBAR Cat 6 3 ft RJ-45 Patch Cable Black Clear Boot

SKU CH-Y1CE-X9DSQ

Category-6 patch cord with RJ-45 male connectors on both ends, 3 ft length, copper conductor, clear boot, black jacket, meets ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1, ISO 11801, IEEE 802.3.

  • Cable category6
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Cat 6 rating supports gigabit network speeds
  • 3 ft length suits short rack or desk runs
  • Clear boot protects the latch from snagging
  • Copper conductors meet ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-1 and ISO 11801 standards
  • RJ-45 male ends comply with IEEE 802.3 and IEC 60603-7

Cat 6 patch cord for short runs

This three-foot Category 6 patch cable connects two RJ-45 ports with copper conductors and clear strain-relief boots. It suits installers and home users who need a short, standards-compliant link between a switch, router or wall jack and a desktop, laptop or access point. The black jacket and clear boot combination aids visual identification in dense patch panels. Buyers who need longer reach or fibre connectivity should choose a different cable.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, emits no noise and draws no power of its own. Signal integrity is maintained within the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 and ISO 11801 limits for the installed length. The clear boot protects the latch and reduces insertion loss caused by sharp bends at the connector. No active cooling or power budget is required.

Standards-backed construction

The cord meets IEEE 802.3, ANSI/TIA-968-A and IEC 60603-7 specifications, ensuring compatibility with Gigabit Ethernet and PoE equipment that follows those standards. The moulded clear boot provides strain relief without adding bulk, so adjacent ports remain accessible in high-density panels. No software, drivers or additional accessories are bundled or required.

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePanduit
Connectivity
Cable category6
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

How do I connect the RJ-45 plugs on this patch cord to a switch and a wall jack without damaging the clear boot?

Align the tab on the RJ-45 male connector with the port notch, push straight in until the tab clicks, then pull the clear boot back slightly to release strain on the latch.

Will the copper conductors or the clear boot need replacement after extended use?

The copper conductors are solid for the life of the cord; the clear boot protects the latch but if the tab breaks the whole patch cord should be replaced.

What performance limit appears first when this 3 ft Cat 6 cord carries continuous gigabit traffic?

The cord meets ANSI/TIA-568 and IEEE 802.3 for Cat 6, so sustained gigabit throughput is maintained; the first limit is the 1 Gbps rate defined by the standard.

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