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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Category 6 UTP cable meets industry standards for network performance, featuring 26 AWG stranded conductors that provide flexibility and durability. The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction with CM-rated PVC jacket makes it suitable for commercial building installations where plenum-rated cable isn't required.
The cable supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications and incorporates Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) performance characteristics that maintain signal integrity in high-density network environments. Gold-plated contacts ensure reliable electrical connections with minimal signal loss over time.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Characteristic, Cable Length, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This patch cable combines practical design features with reliable performance for business networking needs. The molded strain relief and booted connectors provide physical protection, while the corrosion-resistant materials ensure long-term reliability in various environmental conditions.
Durability Features
Stranded conductors offer flexibility without compromising performance, while molded boots and strain relief protect connection points from physical damage during installation and regular use.
- Stranded construction
- Molded boots
- Strain relief
- Damage resistant
Connection Quality
Gold-plated contacts maintain optimal conductivity and resist corrosion, ensuring consistent network performance over the cable's lifespan with minimal signal degradation.
- Gold contact plating
- Corrosion resistant
- Reliable connections
Deployment / Use Cases
This 3-foot patch cable is ideal for connecting network devices in rack-mounted environments, office workstations, and telecommunications closets where short connections between equipment are required. The green color allows for easy identification in cable management systems and helps distinguish between different network segments or functions.
Common applications include connecting switches to patch panels, linking routers to network interfaces, and establishing connections between servers and network infrastructure. The cable supports both data and Power over Ethernet applications, making it versatile for connecting access points, IP phones, and other PoE-enabled devices.
Rack and Cabinet Use
The 3-foot length is optimized for vertical rack installations where minimal cable slack is preferred for clean cable management and optimal airflow.
Workstation Connections
Connect desktop computers, printers, and other network peripherals to wall outlets or nearby network switches with this appropriately sized patch cable.
Highlights
- Category 6 UTP patch cable for 1 Gbit/s network performance
- 3-foot length ideal for rack and short-distance connections
- RJ45 connectors with gold-plated contacts for reliable connectivity
- Green PVC jacket with CM rating for commercial installations
- Snagless boot design prevents accidental disconnections
- Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications
- Stranded conductors provide flexibility and durability
- 2-year limited warranty for added protection
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CAT6PC-003-GN |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Line | Connect |
| Product Name | Connect Cat.6 UTP Patch Network Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Category 6 |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Cable Length | 3 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Shielding | No |
| Jacket Type | CM |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| American Wire Gauge | 26 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbit/s |
| Boot Type | Snagless |
| Features | Stranded,Molded,Booted,Strain Relief,Corrosion Resistant,Damage Resistant,PoE,Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Green |
| Product Color | Green |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by this cable?
This Category 6 UTP patch cable supports data transfer rates up to 1 Gbit/s (Gigabit per second), making it suitable for modern network environments that require high-speed connectivity between devices such as switches, routers, and servers.
Does this cable support Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications?
Yes, this cable is designed to support Power over Ethernet applications. The 26 AWG conductors and Category 6 specifications provide the necessary electrical characteristics to deliver both data and power to compatible devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
What type of shielding does this network cable have?
This is an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, meaning it does not have additional foil or braided shielding around the wire pairs. UTP cables are commonly used in most office and commercial environments where electromagnetic interference is not a significant concern.
What does the CM jacket rating mean for this cable?
The CM (Communications Multipurpose) jacket rating indicates this cable meets flame resistance standards for use in commercial building spaces. CM-rated cables are suitable for general indoor installations in offices, schools, and commercial facilities where plenum-rated cable is not specifically required by local building codes.
Are both ends of the cable identical in terms of connectors?
Yes, both ends feature identical RJ-45 male connectors with gold-plated contacts. Each end has one RJ-45 connector, making this a standard straight-through patch cable suitable for connecting network devices to switches, routers, or patch panels.
What warranty coverage comes with this network cable?
This Black Box Connect patch cable comes with a 2-year limited warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty provides assurance of product quality and reliability for business networking applications.