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Red Cat6 patch cable, 8 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors, PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH N6PATCH8RD Cat6 network ethernet cable 8 ft red

SKU CH-02JH-ZQ9NB MPN N6PATCH8RD

An 8 ft Cat6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors rated for 500 MHz and 100 W PoE

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft with 500 MHz bandwidth
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect latch tabs during frequent moves
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors ensure flexible, reliable signal transmission
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting conductivity
  • CMG fire rating and 100 W PoE support suit general-purpose installs

Cat6 patch cable for Gigabit and 10GbE

This Cat6 patch cable is terminated with snagless RJ45 male connectors on both ends. It uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and a PVC jacket rated CMG for general-purpose installation. The cable supports Power over Ethernet up to 100W and is UL listed under file E132276-A. It is suited for wiring workstations, switches or PoE devices in office or home networks.

Installers needing certified 500 MHz Cat6 runs

The cable meets the TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B wiring standard and is tested to 500 MHz bandwidth. It delivers 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft, making it appropriate for Multi-Gigabit and 10GBASE-T links within that distance. Builders who require shielded cable for high-EMI environments or plenum-rated jacket for air-handling spaces should select a different specification.

8 ft red UTP length for short patch connections

The fixed length of 8 ft suits short rack-to-panel or device-to-wall-plate links where slack must be minimised. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion over repeated mating cycles. The red PVC jacket provides quick visual identification in dense cable bundles. Users needing longer horizontal runs or a different colour code should choose an alternative length or jacket colour.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH8RD
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorRed
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 weight0.06 kg
Package size216 × 191 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

What RJ-45 ports must my router or switch already have for this Cat6 cable to plug in?

Both ends use standard RJ-45 male connectors, so any device with an RJ-45 Ethernet port — router, switch, PC or NAS — will accept the plug directly.

Will this 250 MHz Cat6 cable slow down a 10 Gbps link that runs over 100 ft of older Cat5e?

The cable supports 10 Gbps up to 160 ft at 250 MHz, so it will not be the bottleneck; the older Cat5e segment determines the maximum reliable speed.

How can I confirm the 24 AWG stranded copper conductors are delivering PoE power after I connect a camera?

Check the camera’s status LED or its web interface for a PoE indicator showing 100 W class power received; a lit link LED on the switch port also verifies data continuity.

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