StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK 9FT Black Cat6 Ethernet Cable Multi-Gigabit 10Gbps PoE
The StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK 9-foot black Cat6 Ethernet cable provides robust multi-gigabit network connections up to 10Gbps, ensuring high-performance data transfer for demanding business applications.
- 10Gbps Performance: Delivers multi-gigabit speeds, eliminating network bottlenecks for critical business operations and high-bandwidth applications.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: Enables simplified deployment of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points by delivering power and data over a single cable.
- Cat6 Standard Reliability: Ensures stable and consistent network connectivity, reducing signal degradation and maintaining uptime for essential systems.
- Snagless Connector Design: Protects the RJ-45 clip during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring secure, long-lasting connections in busy IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK is a 9-foot (2.7m) black Cat6 Ethernet cable, purpose-built to deliver multi-gigabit network connections at speeds up to 10Gbps, ensuring rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive business applications. Featuring U/UTP (UTP) shielding and 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, it maintains signal integrity across its 650 MHz frequency.
This cable supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), enabling a single connection for both data and power to compatible devices, simplifying infrastructure. Its gold-plated RJ-45 connectors and snagless boot design ensure durable, reliable connections, minimizing the risk of network disruptions and reducing maintenance overhead.
- Core Functionality: Provides reliable 10Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity, supporting high-speed data transfer for critical business applications and server-to-switch links.
- PoE Capability: Delivers both data and power over a single cable, simplifying the deployment of IP phones, security cameras, and wireless access points across the office.
- Enhanced Signal Integrity: Constructed with 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and U/UTP shielding, ensuring stable network performance and reducing data loss over its 2.7-meter length.
- Durable Connection: Features gold-plated RJ-45 connectors and a snagless boot, protecting the connector clip and ensuring a secure, long-lasting physical connection in demanding IT environments.
- Operational Value: ETL certified and RoHS compliant, this cable offers a dependable, standards-compliant solution that contributes to long-term network stability and reduced operational risks.
Choose the StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK for a high-performance, reliable, and compliant networking cable solution that supports your business's evolving connectivity demands.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Workstation Connectivity
In offices where employees handle large files or require fast application access, slow network connections can severely impact productivity. This 9-foot Cat6 cable provides reliable 10Gbps connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfer for workstations and reducing employee wait times.
Corporate offices, design studios, engineering firms, financial trading floors
Powering IP Devices with PoE
Deploying IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points often requires separate power outlets, complicating installation and increasing costs. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, this cable delivers both data and power, simplifying infrastructure and enabling flexible device placement.
Retail stores, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants
Server and Network Rack Interconnects
Within server rooms and network closets, stable and high-bandwidth connections between servers, switches, and patch panels are critical for data integrity and application performance. This Cat6 cable ensures secure, multi-gigabit links, supporting the backbone of your IT infrastructure.
Data centers, enterprise server rooms, co-location facilities, IT operations centers
Key Features
10Gbps Data Transfer Rate
Supports multi-gigabit network speeds, eliminating bottlenecks for bandwidth-intensive applications and ensuring rapid data flow across your network.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Enables a single cable to deliver both data and power to compatible devices, simplifying deployments and reducing the need for additional power outlets.
Cat6 Cable Standard (650 MHz)
Provides reliable Gigabit and multi-gigabit performance with reduced crosstalk, ensuring stable and consistent network connectivity for critical business operations.
Gold-Plated RJ-45 Connectors
Enhances conductivity and resists corrosion, ensuring a stable, high-quality connection over time and minimizing signal degradation.
Snagless Cable Boot Design
Protects the RJ-45 connector clip during installation and removal, preventing damage and ensuring secure, long-lasting physical connections.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Managed switches, routers, patch panels, network attached storage (NAS) devices
IP-Based Devices
VoIP phones, IP security cameras, wireless access points, building automation sensors
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, workstations, servers, thin clients, network printers
Structured Cabling Systems
Keystone jacks, wall plates, cable management systems, server racks and cabinets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this Cat6 cable?
This StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK Cat6 Ethernet cable supports multi-gigabit data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, ensuring high-speed connectivity for demanding network applications.
Can this cable be used to power devices via Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes, the StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK cable is fully compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, allowing it to deliver both data and power to PoE-enabled devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones.
What is the cable length and color of this product?
This cable is 9 feet (2.7 meters) long and comes in a black jacket, making it suitable for various office and data center cabling requirements.
What type of shielding does this Cat6 cable use?
The StarTech.com N6PATCH9BK features U/UTP (Unshielded/Unshielded Twisted Pair) shielding, which is standard for Cat6 cables and effective at reducing electromagnetic interference in typical office environments.
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.