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Orange Cat 6 Ethernet cable with gold RJ-45 connectors, 30 ft length, snagless PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH30OR network ethernet cable 30 ft Cat 6 orange

SKU CH-AGTC-Y2B12 MPN N6PATCH30OR

30 ft Cat 6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ-45 connectors supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft and 100 W PoE

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)
  • Product colorOrange
  • Key featuresCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Cable Type: Snag
  • 30 ft length reaches distant devices without excess cable
  • Cat 6 500 MHz rating supports 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps up to 160 ft
  • Snagless RJ-45 connectors protect latch tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable long-term signal
  • 24 AWG 100 % copper conductors rated for 100 W PoE

30 ft Cat 6 patch cable

This orange Cat 6 patch cable measures 30 feet and terminates in two RJ-45 male connectors. It is built for installers and network technicians who need a standard-length drop for Gigabit and Multi-Gigabit links. The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors support 100 W PoE for powered devices.

Snagless unshielded construction

The PVC jacket carries a CMG general-purpose fire rating and uses snagless boots to protect the latch during pulls through cable trays or raceways. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation at the patch panel or switch port. Unshielded twisted-pair design keeps the cable flexible for tight bends behind racks or under floors.

Upgrade from Cat 5e runs

Replacing older Cat 5e patch cords with this Cat 6 cable raises the verified bandwidth to 500 MHz and enables 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps operation up to 160 feet. The jump is worth it when PoE+ or Multi-Gigabit switches are deployed and the existing cabling cannot guarantee error-free throughput at those speeds.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH30OR
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.60 kg
Package size330 × 255 × 17 mm

Questions about this item

What does the Cat 6 rating of 500 MHz mean for real-world speeds?

The cable supports Multi-Gigabit rates of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft, well beyond the 30 ft length supplied.

Will the snagless RJ-45 connectors fit a standard keystone jack or wall plate?

Yes, the gold-plated RJ-45 male ends follow the T568B wiring standard and fit any standard RJ-45 port or keystone.

Is any special tool or punch-down needed to install this patch cord?

No tools are required; simply push the snagless connectors into the ports until they click. The common mistake is not seating the tab fully, leaving the link inactive.

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