StarTech.com 50FT Yellow Slim Cat6 Ethernet Cable Snagless 100W PoE LSZH N6PAT50YLS
The StarTech.com N6PAT50YLS 50-foot yellow slim Cat6 Ethernet cable provides reliable Gigabit connectivity and 100W Power over Ethernet, optimizing network performance and safety in high-density environments.
- Optimized Airflow: Its 3.6 mm slim design, 36% thinner than standard Cat6, significantly improves airflow and heat dissipation in crowded server racks and wiring closets, preventing equipment overheating.
- High-Power PoE Support: Delivers up to 90W of Power over Ethernet (PoE++, 4PPoE), enabling advanced IP devices like high-power access points and PTZ cameras to operate without separate power sources.
- Enhanced Safety: Features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, reducing the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, critical for compliance and safety in commercial buildings.
- Reliable Gigabit Performance: Supports 10/100/1000Base-T(X) Ethernet at 250 MHz, ensuring stable and high-speed data transfer for mission-critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com N6PAT50YLS is a 50-foot (15.2m) yellow slim Cat6 Ethernet cable, engineered for reliable Gigabit (1000 Mbit/s) data transfer and robust 100W Power over Ethernet (PoE++) delivery. Its 28AWG stranded copper conductors ensure flexible yet stable connectivity for demanding network applications.
Designed with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket and a snagless boot, this cable prioritizes safety and ease of installation in high-density environments. Its thinner profile improves airflow, preventing thermal issues in crowded racks and ensuring long-term network stability.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 1000 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet performance at 250 MHz, ensuring rapid and consistent data flow for business operations.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): Supports PoE+, PoE++, and 4PPoE with a 90W budget, powering a wide range of devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points from a single cable.
- Space Optimization: The 3.6 mm outer diameter makes it 36% thinner than standard Cat6 cables, allowing for more efficient cable routing and improved thermal management in confined spaces.
- Fire Safety Compliance: Constructed with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, it minimizes the release of harmful smoke and corrosive gases in fire events, meeting critical safety standards for commercial installations.
- Operational Value: Features a snagless boot to protect the RJ-45 connector clips during installation, reducing cable damage and ensuring reliable, long-term network uptime.
This StarTech.com slim Cat6 cable is an essential component for businesses seeking to optimize network density, power delivery, and safety compliance within their IT infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Density Network Cabling
In server rooms or crowded wiring closets, managing cable bulk and ensuring adequate airflow is critical for equipment longevity and performance. This slim Cat6 cable significantly reduces cable volume, improving thermal management and simplifying physical organization for IT operations teams.
Data centers, server rooms, network operations centers, enterprise infrastructure teams
Powering IP Devices via PoE
Deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points often requires both data and power, leading to complex wiring. With 100W PoE support, this cable delivers both, streamlining installations and reducing the need for additional power outlets for facilities management.
Office environments, retail stores, educational institutions, healthcare facilities
Fire Safety & Compliance
Commercial and public buildings have strict fire safety regulations that demand materials minimizing toxic emissions during a fire event. The LSZH jacket on this cable ensures compliance, protecting personnel and reducing damage to sensitive equipment for risk management teams.
Government agencies, schools, hospitals, financial institutions
Key Features
Cable Standard: Cat6
Ensures full Gigabit Ethernet performance, supporting high-speed data transfer for all business applications.
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 90W (PoE++, 4PPoE)
Powers high-demand IP devices directly through the network cable, simplifying deployments and reducing infrastructure costs.
Outer Diameter: 3.6 mm
Provides a 36% thinner profile than standard Cat6, optimizing airflow and reducing cable congestion in dense installations.
Jacket Material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Minimizes toxic smoke and corrosive gas emissions during a fire, enhancing safety and meeting critical building compliance standards.
Snagless Cable Boot: Yes
Protects RJ-45 connector clips during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring reliable, long-term network connections.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Managed switches, patch panels, PoE injectors, network attached storage (NAS) devices
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, workstations, servers, thin clients, network printers
IP-Based Systems
VoIP phones, IP security cameras, wireless access points, building automation sensors
Structured Cabling Components
Keystone jacks, cable management systems, server racks, wall plates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of a slim Cat6 cable over a standard one?
A slim Cat6 cable, like this 3.6 mm model, offers a significantly smaller diameter, which improves airflow and reduces cable bulk in high-density network installations. This helps prevent overheating and simplifies cable management.
Can this cable reliably power high-wattage devices using Power over Ethernet?
Yes, this cable supports up to 90W of Power over Ethernet (PoE++, 4PPoE), making it suitable for powering high-demand devices such as advanced IP cameras, wireless access points, and thin clients.
What does "LSZH" mean for network safety?
LSZH stands for Low Smoke Zero Halogen. This jacket material reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases, as well as dense smoke, in the event of a fire, enhancing safety in commercial and public environments.
Is this 50-foot cable suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds?
While Cat6 cables can support 10 Gigabit Ethernet over shorter distances (up to 55 meters), this cable is primarily rated for reliable 10/100/1000Base-T(X) Gigabit Ethernet at its 15.2 meter (50 foot) length with a 250 MHz frequency.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.