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Yellow Cat6 Ethernet cable, 150 ft, RJ45 connectors, snagless PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH150YL 150 ft Cat 6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-DFTN-58KHQ MPN N6PATCH150YL

A 150 ft yellow Cat 6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ-45 connectors, 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and snagless boots, rated for 500 MHz and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Overall length150 ft (45.7 m)
  • Product colorYellow
  • Key featuresCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Cable Type: Snag
  • 150 ft reach for long runs without extra couplers
  • Cat 6 rated 500 MHz bandwidth supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft
  • Snagless RJ-45 connectors protect latch tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable PoE up to 100 W
  • CMG fire rating approved for in-wall general-purpose installation

What this cable is and who needs it

The StarTech N6PATCH150YL is a 150 ft yellow Cat 6 patch cord built for indoor network runs. It suits installers and home users who need a single long link between a router, switch or PoE device without joining shorter cables. Its snagless boots protect the RJ-45 tabs during pulls through conduit or cable trays. The PVC jacket carries a CMG fire rating for general-purpose in-wall use.

The specification that decides fit

This cable is rated for 500 MHz bandwidth and supports 10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft, covering the full 150 ft length with headroom. It uses 24 AWG stranded 100 % copper conductors with gold-plated contacts and follows the T568B wiring standard. The UL-listed wire (E132276-A) is unshielded UTP, so it fits standard keystones and patch panels without grounding requirements.

Capacity, headroom and limits

The cord delivers Multi-Gigabit rates of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps across its entire run and handles 100 W PoE for cameras, access points or phones. Because it is unshielded, it is not intended for high-EMI environments or outdoor burial. Buyers who need shielded construction, plenum rating or lengths beyond 150 ft should select a different cable type.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH150YL
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length150 ft (45.7 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size635 × 356 × 178 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 500 MHz rating mean for speeds in a real installation?

The cable supports multi-gigabit rates of 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps across the full 150 ft length, and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft, so the 500 MHz bandwidth handles those speeds at this distance.

How does the TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B wiring standard limit what I can connect?

The T568B pinout is the common Ethernet standard, so the RJ-45 plugs work with any standard network port — switches, routers, PCs and PoE devices — without crossover adapters.

What physical clearance does the snagless boot need to plug in cleanly?

The snagless RJ-45 boots protect the latch during routing but add minimal bulk; they fit standard keystone jacks, patch panels and device ports without extra clearance.

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