StarTech.com 6IN Purple Cat6 Ethernet Cable Multi-Gigabit 10Gbps N6PATCH6INPL
The StarTech.com N6PATCH6INPL 6-inch purple Cat6 Ethernet cable delivers multi-gigabit performance up to 10Gbps, ensuring high-speed, reliable connectivity for critical network infrastructure.
- 10Gbps Performance: Supports multi-gigabit data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, eliminating network bottlenecks for demanding business applications.
- Cat6 Standard: Engineered to the Cat6 standard, providing superior bandwidth and reduced crosstalk for stable, high-performance network links.
- PoE Support: Enables Power over Ethernet functionality, simplifying deployments by delivering power and data to compatible devices over a single cable.
- Snagless Design: Features a snagless boot that protects RJ-45 clips during installation, preventing damage and ensuring secure, long-lasting connections.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com N6PATCH6INPL is a 6-inch (0.2m) purple Cat6 Ethernet cable, engineered for multi-gigabit network environments supporting speeds up to 10Gbps. It features U/UTP shielding and gold-plated RJ-45 connectors, ensuring optimal signal integrity and durability.
This cable is purpose-built for short-distance, high-density applications within server closets and patch panels, reducing cable clutter and improving airflow. Its CMG (CM) fire rating and RoHS compliance meet critical safety and environmental standards for business deployments.
- Core Functionality: Delivers reliable Gigabit Ethernet connections, ensuring consistent network uptime for business-critical operations.
- Multi-Gigabit Support: Engineered for 1/2.5/5Gbps and 10Gbps data transfer, future-proofing network infrastructure against increasing bandwidth demands.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): Supports PoE applications, enabling flexible placement of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access points without separate power sources.
- Durable Construction: Features a PVC jacket, stranded copper conductors, and gold-plated connectors, providing long-term reliability and resistance to corrosion.
- Operational Value: Offers a compact 6-inch length, ideal for point-to-point connections within racks, minimizing cable management complexity and improving system airflow.
This Cat6 Ethernet cable is an essential component for maintaining high-performance, organized, and reliable network connectivity in any business environment.
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What This Solves
Short-Distance Network Connections
Within server racks and patch panels, efficient cable management is crucial for performance and cooling. This 6-inch Cat6 cable provides precise, high-speed links between adjacent network devices, minimizing clutter and improving airflow.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, IT operations centers
High-Speed Device Interconnects
Connecting multi-gigabit network cards in servers or workstations to high-speed switches requires reliable cabling. This Cat6 cable supports 10Gbps, ensuring full bandwidth utilization for critical data transfers and applications.
Financial trading firms, media production studios, engineering design offices, research institutions
Power over Ethernet Deployments
Deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points often requires both data and power. With PoE support, this cable simplifies installation by delivering both over a single connection, reducing wiring complexity.
Retail stores, hospitality groups, educational institutions, healthcare clinics
Key Features
Cat6 Cable Standard
Ensures superior bandwidth and reduced crosstalk, providing stable and high-performance network connections for demanding business applications.
Multi-Gigabit 10Gbps Performance
Supports data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, eliminating network bottlenecks and ensuring rapid data flow for critical operations.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Enables power delivery alongside data, simplifying the deployment of IP-based devices and reducing the need for additional power outlets.
Snagless RJ-45 Connectors
Protects the connector clips during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring reliable, long-term physical connections.
Gold-Plated Contacts
Provides enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance, extending the cable's lifespan and maintaining optimal signal integrity over time.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Routers, managed switches, patch panels, PoE injectors, NAS devices from all major brands
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, servers, workstations, network attached storage (NAS)
IP-Based Systems
VoIP phones, IP cameras, wireless access points, building automation systems
Structured Cabling
Keystone jacks, patch panels, cable management systems, server racks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum speed this Cat6 cable supports?
This StarTech.com Cat6 cable supports multi-gigabit Ethernet speeds, including 1/2.5/5Gbps and up to 10Gbps, ensuring high-speed data transfer for demanding network applications.
Can this cable be used for Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices?
Yes, this Cat6 Ethernet cable is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, allowing it to deliver both data and power to PoE-enabled devices.
What is the purpose of the snagless boot on the connectors?
The snagless boot protects the RJ-45 connector clips from being damaged or snagged during installation and removal, ensuring a secure and reliable connection in high-density environments.
Is this cable suitable for use in a server rack?
Yes, with its 6-inch (0.2m) length, this purple Cat6 cable is specifically designed for short-distance, point-to-point connections within server closets, patch panels, and across-rack network switch and server links.
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.