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STARTECH N6PATCH9BL network ethernet cable Cat6 9 ft blue snagless RJ45 24 AWG 500 MHz

SKU CH-NAJB-B505C MPN N6PATCH9BL

A 9 ft Cat6 patch cable rated for 500 MHz with snagless RJ45 connectors, 24 AWG copper conductors, gold plating and CMG fire rating

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Overall length9 ft (2.74 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Cable Type: Snag
  • Cat6 500 MHz rating supports 10 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft
  • 24 AWG 100 % copper conductors enable 100 W PoE delivery
  • Snagless RJ45 boots protect connector tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable long-term signal
  • CMG fire rating approved for in-wall and general-purpose runs

9 ft Cat6 patch cable

This nine-foot Cat6 patch cable uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors on both ends. It is built to the TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B wiring standard and rated for 500 MHz bandwidth. The CMG fire rating suits general-purpose indoor installations.

Snagless design and thermal behaviour

The snagless boots protect the connector tabs during routing and removal without adding bulk. As a passive unshielded twisted-pair cable it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no audible noise under any load. The PVC jacket handles normal ambient temperatures found in office or home environments.

PoE support up to 100 W

The cable is rated for 100 W Power over Ethernet, allowing it to deliver both data and power to compatible access points, cameras or VoIP phones without a separate supply. Multi-gigabit speeds of 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps are supported up to 160 ft, so the 9 ft length leaves ample margin for high-speed links.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameN6PATCH9BL
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length9 ft (2.74 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size220 × 200 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 9 ft Cat6 cable with RJ-45 connectors, and what step do people often get wrong?

Align the T568B wiring standard on both RJ-45 plugs before crimping; the common mistake is reversing the pair order on one end.

What maintenance or replacement will the 24 AWG stranded copper cable need later?

Inspect the PVC jacket and gold-plated contacts periodically; replace the cord if the snagless boots tear or the conductors show corrosion.

What limit appears first on this 500 MHz Cat6 cable during sustained 10 Gbps PoE use?

The 160 ft maximum channel length for 10 Gbps is reached before the 100 W PoE budget or 250 MHz bandwidth ceiling.

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