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Flat black Cat6 Ethernet cable 10 ft with snagless RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 140885 Flat Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable 10 ft Black 30AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-QJDJ-4BX42 MPN 140885

A flat Cat6 patch cable with 30AWG pure bare copper conductors, 550MHz tested bandwidth and a snagless flexboot for dense installs

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable. Fla
  • Flat design resists tangling for cleaner routing
  • 30 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal quality
  • 550 MHz tested bandwidth supports high-speed data transfer
  • Thinner flex boot makes connector release faster and easier
  • UL 444 and TIA-568-C compliant for code-compliant installations

Flat Cat6 patch cable for tight installs

This flat Cat6 Ethernet patch cable measures 10 ft and uses 30AWG pure bare copper conductors inside a thin jacket. The design targets high density environments where space is a premium and standard round cables add bulk. It is suited for home offices, rack patches or any run that must thread through narrow raceways.

Bandwidth ceiling and fire code limits

The cable is tested to deliver 550 MHz of bandwidth, which defines the practical frequency headroom for the link. Its construction complies with UL Code 444 and TIA 568 C, so it meets the fire and safety standards required for permanent or temporary network device connections in regulated buildings.

Pure bare copper versus copper clad aluminium

The conductors are 100 percent pure bare copper, not copper clad aluminium, and that single material choice determines whether the cable meets code and maintains signal integrity over the full 10 ft run. Buyers who need CCA cable for cost reasons should look elsewhere.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name140885
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size152 × 152 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Which cable length and gauge suit a tight rack run?

The 10 ft flat cable uses 30AWG conductors, so it bends easily in dense trays without adding bulk.

What does the 550 MHz rating deliver in daily use?

It supports full Cat6 throughput up to 1 Gbps across the 10 ft run with headroom for crosstalk margin.

How does the RJ45 interface and flat UTP construction limit performance?

Standard RJ45 plugs cap speed at 1 Gbps; the unshielded flat design meets TIA‑568‑C but offers no alien‑crosstalk protection beyond that.

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