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Yellow Cat6 patch cable three feet long with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 102298 Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable 3 Feet Yellow 550MHz 24AWG UTP

SKU CH-9ZKB-6VTFB

A 3-foot yellow Cat6 patch cable with 550 MHz bandwidth, 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.9144
  • Product colorYellow
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal quality
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed data transfer
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
  • Snagless boots protect the latch during installation
  • Lifetime warranty backs the cable for long-term use

Cat6 3 ft patch cable

This Monoprice Cat6 Ethernet patch cable measures three feet and uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold-plated contacts. The unshielded twisted-pair design is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth and includes colour-matched snagless strain-relief boots. It meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements for communications wiring.

Home and office network runs

The short length suits connections between a router, switch or wall jack and a desktop, laptop, printer or NAS located on the same desk or shelf. Builders who need longer runs, outdoor-rated jackets or shielded cable for high-interference environments should select a different product.

550 MHz bandwidth rating

The 550 MHz bandwidth rating is the key specification that determines whether this cable meets the performance tier required for a given installation. It confirms Cat6-class headroom for Gigabit Ethernet and indicates the maximum frequency the link is tested to support.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102298
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow

Questions about this item

Will the RJ45 connectors on this 3-foot Cat6 cable clear a 24-port patch panel without blocking adjacent ports?

The cable uses short-body RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated contacts and colour-matched snagless strain-relief boots designed to sit flush in high-density panels.

What is the correct way to seat the snagless boot when plugging the cable into a keystone jack?

Push the connector straight in until the boot clicks; rocking it sideways bends the latch tab and defeats the snagless feature.

How often should I inspect or replace this stranded 24AWG UTP patch cord in a typical office installation?

Visually check the boot latch and jacket for cracks during any rack rework; the stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold contacts are rated for the cable's lifetime under normal indoor use.

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