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Twelve red Cat6 patch cables, three feet each, snagless boots, UTP construction

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 9820 network ethernet cable 3 ft Red Cat6 550MHz UTP 24AWG 12-pack

SKU CH-HSVW-2SVJQ MPN 9820

Twelve red Cat6 patch cables, each three feet long with 550MHz bandwidth and snagless Flexboot connectors

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.9144
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 3 ft length keeps patch panels tidy
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper meets fire-safety code
  • Snagless Flexboot eases plug removal in dense racks
  • 50 µm gold contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal

12-pack Cat6 patch cables

A 12-pack of Cat6 Ethernet patch cables designed for high-density networking panels. Each cable measures 3 feet and uses UTP construction with pure bare copper conductors. The red jacket aids visual identification in crowded racks. Suitable for installers populating 12, 24, 48 or 96-port patch panels.

Sustained 550MHz bandwidth performance

Rated for 550MHz bandwidth and tested to support 1 Gigabit transmission across the full length. The 24AWG stranded pure bare copper cores maintain signal integrity under continuous load without the attenuation seen in copper-clad alternatives. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion that would otherwise degrade long-term throughput.

UTP Category 6 practical limits

Unshielded twisted-pair construction meets TIA-568-C.2 and UL 444 fire-safety standards for in-wall and plenum-adjacent runs. The Flexboot snagless RJ45 plugs protect retaining clips during repeated insertion cycles in dense panels. Maximum certified performance is 1 Gigabit at 550MHz; higher speeds or shielded environments require different cable categories.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name109820
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size114 × 114 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

Does the cable generate any heat or noise when used continuously in a 12-port patch panel?

No, the unshielded twisted-pair copper cable is completely passive and produces no heat or audible noise during continuous operation.

What devices must I already own to use these 3-foot Cat6 cables?

You need networking equipment with RJ45 ports — such as a switch, router, patch panel or network interface card — to plug each end into.

Will these Cat6 550 MHz cables work with my older Cat5e wall jacks and 100 Mbps switch?

Yes, they are fully backward compatible and will negotiate the highest speed both ends support, up to 1 Gbps on the cable side.

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