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Red Cat6 patch cable, one foot, snagless RJ45 connectors, moulded boots

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N201-001-RD 1 ft Cat6 Red network ethernet cable

SKU CH-80W3-T0WFH MPN N201-001-RD

A 1 ft red Cat6 snagless patch cable with RJ45 connectors rated for 550 MHz and 1 Gbps Ethernet

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Cable
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Supports gigabit speeds with Cat 6 550 MHz rating
  • Snagless moulded boots protect RJ45 locking tabs from damage
  • Red colour simplifies cable identification in dense racks
  • Stranded copper conductors meet IEEE 802.3ab and TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 standards
  • One-foot length suits short patch-panel and switch connections

1 ft Cat6 patch cable

This one‑foot Category 6 patch cable uses RJ45 connectors on both ends and is built with stranded copper conductors and a staggered‑pin plug design. The red snagless moulded boots protect the locking tabs during routine handling. It suits installers who need a short, colour‑coded link for gigabit Ethernet, voice or video distribution in a rack or desk environment. Buyers who require longer runs or a different cable category will need another product.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no audible noise in normal operation. The PVC jacket and moulded strain relief maintain signal integrity without active cooling or external power. No thermal management or power budget is required for this component.

Sustained load behaviour

The cable is verified to 550 MHz and meets IEEE 802.3 ab, IEEE 802.5, ANSI/EIA/TIA 568 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards for continuous gigabit throughput. Near‑end crosstalk and impedance return loss are minimised by the staggered‑pin design, supporting stable 1000 Base‑T, 100 Mbps TPDDI, 155 Mbps ATM, ISDN and Token Ring Type 3 traffic over extended periods.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameN201-001-RD
Product typeNetwork Cable
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size170 × 147 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1 ft Cat6 cable without snapping the RJ45 locking tabs?

The snagless molded boot protects the locking tabs on both RJ45 connectors. Align the connector with the port and push straight in until you hear a click. Do not force it at an angle, as that is the step most people get wrong and can damage the tab despite the boot.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1 ft Cat6 patch cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required. Inspect the red PVC jacket and molded boots periodically for kinks, cuts or crushed sections. Replace the cable if the jacket is damaged, the connectors feel loose in the port, or you see intermittent link lights on 1000 Base-T connections.

What limit shows up first on a 1 ft Cat6 run under sustained 1 Gbps traffic?

The cable is verified to 550 MHz and meets TIA/EIA-568-B-2.1 draft 9 for Cat6. At 1 ft length, attenuation is negligible, so the first limit is typically the connected switch or NIC port speed, not the cable itself.

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