STARTECH N6PATCH6INBK Cat6 network ethernet cable 6 in black snagless RJ45 24 AWG 250 MHz

Ideal for tight patch panels

This 0.5 ft black Cat6 patch cable connects network devices in crowded racks or wall plates where longer cables create clutter. The short length suits installers and home users who need a neat link between a switch and a patch panel or between two stacked units. Snagless boots protect the RJ-45 locking tabs during frequent moves or dense cable management. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable conductivity over the cable's life.

Passive cable — no thermals or power draw

As an unshielded twisted-pair cord with 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, the cable generates no heat and draws no power itself. It simply carries the signal and any PoE current supplied by the connected equipment. The PVC jacket meets CMG general-purpose fire rating for in-wall or plenum-adjacent runs where local code permits. No active electronics mean silent operation and zero added load on the power budget.

Certified for 100 W PoE and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft

The cable is UL rated (E132276-A) and tested to handle 100 W Power over Ethernet, so it can feed high-power access points, cameras or VoIP phones without a separate injector. It supports 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps speeds at up to 250 MHz bandwidth, with a 500 MHz cable rating providing headroom. Wired to TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B standard, it ensures consistent pin-out across the installation.