Nippon Labs SLCAT6-28-5BK network ethernet cable 5 ft 28 AWG Cat6 550Mhz black

Ultra-slim Cat6 cable for tight spaces

This 5 ft Nippon Labs patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors to deliver Cat 6 performance in a narrow profile. The snagless boot design prevents latch damage when routing through dense patch panels or crowded desk grommets. It suits installers who need maximum density without sacrificing structured-cabling ratings.

Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and pure copper cores

Gold plating on both RJ45 plugs resists corrosion and maintains low contact resistance over repeated insertions. Bare copper conductors — not copper-clad aluminium — ensure the cable meets Cat 6 attenuation and crosstalk margins at the rated 550 MHz bandwidth. The combination supports reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet links across the full 5 ft length.

Limited to 5 ft and UTP construction

At 5 ft the cable cannot span longer rack-to-rack or floor-to-ceiling runs without additional couplers, which add insertion loss. Unshielded twisted-pair construction offers no protection against strong EMI sources such as fluorescent ballasts or heavy motor circuits. Buyers needing extended distances or shielded runs must select a different cable type.