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Purple Cat6 patch cable, 5 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors, PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH5PL Cat6 network ethernet cable 5 ft Purple

SKU CH-5WQK-BXHTZ MPN N6PATCH5PL

A 5 ft Cat6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ45 connectors, 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and a snagless purple PVC jacket rated for 250 MHz and 100 W PoE

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorPurple
  • Cat6 performance supports 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect tabs during frequent plugging and unplugging
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal transfer
  • 24 AWG stranded 100% copper conductors meet UL E132276-A safety rating
  • CMG fire-rated PVC jacket suits general-purpose in-wall installations

Product identity

The StarTech N6PATCH5PL is a 5 ft Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. It uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and a purple PVC jacket rated CMG for general-purpose installation.

Who this suits

The cable supports Multi-Gigabit rates of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft at 250 MHz and carries 100 W PoE. It is not for runs that exceed the rated distance or for environments that require a plenum or riser fire rating.

Installation notes

Snagless boots protect the connector tabs during routing through cable managers or tight pathways. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation. The only common issue is exceeding the 160 ft limit for 10 Gbps operation, which degrades signal integrity.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH5PL
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size206 × 199 × 19 mm

Questions about this item

What RJ-45 ports must my devices already have to use this Cat6 cable?

Each end needs a standard RJ-45 female jack — the cable plugs directly into router, switch, PC or patch-panel ports.

Will this cable run at full speed if I keep my older Cat5e patch panel?

The link will negotiate to the lowest common category, so a Cat5e panel limits you to 1 Gbps even though the cable supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft.

How can I verify the cable is delivering 10 Gbps after I plug it in?

Check the link speed in your OS network adapter settings or switch port status — it should show 10 Gbps when both ends support that rate.

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