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Blue Cat6 patch cable five feet long with gold RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH5BL Cat6 network ethernet cable 5 ft Blue

SKU CH-QNVR-H953Q MPN N6PATCH5BL

A Cat 6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ45 connectors, 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and snagless boots for 5 ft Gigabit and Multi-Gigabit links

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Cat6 performance up to 250 MHz bandwidth
  • Multi-gigabit speeds at 1 2.5 5 10 Gbps
  • Snagless connectors protect tabs during installs
  • Gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • 24 AWG 100% copper supports 100W PoE

What this cable is and who it serves

This five-foot Cat 6 patch cord uses unshielded twisted-pair construction with gold-plated RJ45 connectors on both ends. It suits anyone needing a short, reliable link between a switch, router, PC or PoE device in a home, office or rack cabinet.

Build quality and daily handling

The snag-less boot protects the latch during frequent inserts and removals, while 24 AWG stranded copper conductors keep the cord flexible for tight routing. A CMG-rated PVC jacket meets general-purpose fire requirements and the cable carries a UL listing (E132276-A) for 100 W Power over Ethernet.

Practical limits of the Cat 6 standard

Rated to 250 MHz, the cable supports 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps Ethernet up to 160 ft, so this 5 ft length operates well within its performance envelope. It is not shielded, so environments with strong electromagnetic noise may require a screened alternative, and it does not exceed the TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B wiring specification.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH5BL
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size226 × 124 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

What speeds does the Cat 6 rating and 250 MHz bandwidth actually support on this 5 ft cable?

The cable is rated for Multi-Gigabit 1, 2.5, 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft at 250 MHz.

What physical space do the snagless RJ45 connectors and 24 AWG stranded copper wires need?

Snagless boots protect the locking tabs; the 24 AWG stranded 100% copper conductors keep the cable flexible for tight bends.

How do I wire the plugs to match the TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B standard used on this cable?

Both ends follow the T568B pinout (white/orange, orange, white/green, blue, white/blue, green, white/brown, brown) for straight-through patch connections.

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