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Red Cat 6 Ethernet cable, 3 ft, molded RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH C6PATCH3RD network ethernet cable 3 ft red Cat 6

SKU CH-VK4M-3YX82 MPN C6PATCH3RD

A 3 ft red Cat 6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors and T568B wiring for Gigabit and Multi-Gigabit Ethernet up to 160 ft

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Cable
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Supports 10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft distance
  • 5 and 5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit capability for modern networks
  • 24 AWG 100% copper conductors ensure reliable signal quality
  • 100 W Power over Ethernet for powering devices
  • Red colour with coloured hoods enables departmental colour coding

Network connection for PoE devices

This 3 ft red Cat 6 patch cable links RJ45 ports on switches, routers or access points. It carries data and up to 100 W of Power over Ethernet through 24 AWG stranded copper conductors. The moulded boots and coloured hoods simplify departmental colour coding in structured cabling installations.

Sustained throughput on long runs

Rated at 250 MHz, the cable supports multi-gigabit speeds of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps at distances up to 160 ft. The TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B wiring standard ensures consistent signal integrity across the full channel length without performance drop-off during continuous high-bandwidth transfers.

Thermal and power profile in daily use

Stranded copper construction remains flexible for routing in tight cabinets while maintaining low resistance. The UL-rated jacket (E132276-A) and ETL verification confirm safe operation under full 100 W PoE loads without excessive heating. No active cooling or external power is required for the cable itself.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameC6PATCH3RD
Product typeNetwork Cable
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size210 × 197 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG stranded copper cable generate noticeable heat when carrying 100 W PoE all day?

The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors are rated for 100 W PoE and run cool under continuous load; no active cooling is needed.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports for this cable to work?

Both endpoints need standard RJ45 jacks — such as a router, switch, PC, access point or PoE camera — to plug the moulded connectors into.

Will this Cat 6 cable run at 10 Gbps alongside my older Cat 5e patch panel?

The link will negotiate to the lowest common standard; with Cat 5e components the maximum is 1 Gbps, not the 10 Gbps this cable supports on its own.

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