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Blue eight-foot Cat6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH8BL 8 ft Cat6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-QHSD-BY3G8 MPN N6PATCH8BL

Eight-foot Cat6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors supports multi-gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps and 100 W PoE over 24 AWG copper conductors

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • 8 ft length suits short runs between devices
  • Cat6 rating supports multi-gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect latch tabs during moves
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors rated for 100 W PoE
  • UL listed cable meets safety standard E132276-A

What this cable does and who needs it

This eight-foot Cat6 patch cord uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and unshielded twisted-pair construction. It terminates in snagless RJ-45 male connectors at each end. The blue jacket makes it easy to identify in a busy rack or desk run. It suits installers and home users who need a reliable Gigabit link with Power over Ethernet capability.

Sustained throughput and PoE behaviour

The cable is rated for 250 MHz bandwidth and supports multi-gigabit speeds of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps at distances up to 160 ft. Because the conductors are 100 % copper and UL listed under file E132276-A, the cord can carry 100 W PoE continuously without the voltage drop seen on copper-clad alternatives. Heat rise remains low even when all pairs deliver maximum power.

Check your ports and routing before buying

Verify that both endpoints use standard RJ-45 jacks and that the run will not exceed the 160 ft multi-gigabit limit. The cable is unshielded, so avoid routing it parallel to high-voltage mains or fluorescent ballasts. If your installation requires shielded or plenum-rated cable, this UTP model will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH8BL
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size217 × 199 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG copper cable run warm when carrying 100 W PoE all day?

The 24 AWG 100 % copper conductors are rated for 100 W PoE and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft, so normal operation stays within specification without excess heat.

What devices must already have RJ‑45 ports for this 8 ft Cat6 patch cord to work?

Both ends use RJ‑45 male connectors, so you need two devices — such as a router, switch, PC or IP camera — each with a standard RJ‑45 Ethernet jack.

Will this unshielded Cat6 cable still reach 10 Gbps on older Cat5e wall runs?

The cable itself is tested to 250 MHz and supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft; overall speed will be limited by the lowest‑category link in the chain.

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