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Orange Cat 6 patch cable, 1 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors, PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH1OR 1 ft Cat 6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-Y09Q-TD3N6 MPN N6PATCH1OR

A 1 ft Cat 6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ-45 connectors, snagless boots and CMG-rated PVC jacket

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Product colorOrange
  • Supports 10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft with Cat6 500 MHz rating
  • Powers devices through 100 W PoE using 24 AWG 100 % copper conductors
  • Snagless RJ-45 plugs with gold plating protect the connection during frequent changes
  • CMG fire-rated PVC jacket meets general-purpose in-wall safety requirements
  • Wired to TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B standard for reliable Gigabit Ethernet performance

Purpose and fit

The StarTech.com N6PATCH1OR is a 1 ft Cat 6 patch cord built for short Gigabit Ethernet links with Power over Ethernet support. It suits installers and home users who need a tidy orange UTP run between a switch, router or PoE device in a rack or on a desk. Buyers who want more storage or builders who need a second card should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification

The cable is rated CAT6 at 500 MHz and uses 24 AWG stranded 100% copper conductors with gold-plated RJ-45 plugs wired to TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B. That construction delivers Multi Gigabit 1/2.5/5Gbps and 10Gbps up to 160ft, so the electrical performance of the link hinges on this bandwidth and conductor quality.

Capacity and headroom

The cord carries up to 100W PoE and handles 10Gbps traffic across its full 160ft rated distance, leaving ample headroom for the 1 ft length in typical patch-panel or desktop connections. Beyond 160ft the 10Gbps guarantee drops, and the unshielded PVC jacket offers no protection in environments that require screened or plenum-rated cable.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH1OR
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size220 × 200 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 500 MHz rating mean for actual network speeds?

The cable supports 10, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps links up to 160 ft, so the 500 MHz bandwidth handles multi‑gigabit traffic in a real installation.

How does the RJ‑45 T568B wiring limit the connection?

Both ends use the TIA/EIA‑568‑B.1‑2001 T568B pinout, which is the standard for straight‑through patch cords and does not cap the 10 Gbps rating.

Will the 1 ft orange cable fit a tight rack patch panel?

The snagless boot and 24 AWG stranded copper make the 1 ft length flexible enough for dense rack panels while the CMG jacket meets general‑purpose fire codes.

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