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Product Features
Technical Overview
This CAT6 patch cable complies with ANSI/TIA-568-2.D Category 6 requirements and is ETL verified to meet industry standards. It features 100% copper conductors with a 24 AWG gauge, providing superior conductivity and PoE efficiency compared to copper-clad aluminum alternatives. The cable supports multi-gigabit speeds including 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 Gbps, with 10 Gbps performance maintained up to 55 meters.
The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction with precise pair twisting reduces near-end crosstalk (NEXT) and return loss, ensuring stable data transmission. The PVA copolymer jacket offers excellent flexibility and resistance to bending, fraying, and physical damage, while the PVC-free LSZH material makes it an eco-friendly choice for indoor installations.
Key Product Advantages
This cable combines performance, safety, and durability for professional network deployments. The LSZH jacket and 100% copper construction provide both fire safety and reliable power delivery, while the snagless design and robust materials ensure long-term reliability in high-traffic environments.
Enhanced Safety
The LSZH jacket produces minimal smoke and no halogenated gases when exposed to fire, making it ideal for enclosed spaces, data centers, and public buildings where fire safety is critical.
- Reduced toxic fume emission
- Compliant with building safety codes
- PVC-free eco-friendly material
Superior PoE Performance
With support for up to 100W PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4), this cable can power high-demand devices like PTZ cameras, VoIP phones with large displays, and wireless access points without separate power adapters.
- Supports all PoE standards
- 24 AWG copper for efficient power delivery
- Backward compatible with Cat5e devices
Deployment / Use Cases
This versatile CAT6 patch cable is designed for various network environments, from office workstations to enterprise infrastructure. Its 30-foot length provides flexibility for connecting devices across rooms or in rack installations, while the black color offers a professional appearance that blends with most equipment.
Ideal applications include connecting network switches to servers in data centers, linking routers to workstations in office environments, powering PoE-enabled security cameras in surveillance systems, and connecting VoIP phones in unified communications deployments. The cable also supports NAS devices, IPTV systems, and network cards in desktop computers.
Data Center and Server Room
Use for patching between switches, servers, and storage devices where reliable 10GbE connectivity and PoE support are required for network infrastructure.
Office and Workspace
Connect workstations, printers, and network devices in commercial environments where fire safety standards and cable durability are important considerations.
Physical Profile
This black CAT6 patch cable features a sleek, professional appearance with a flexible LSZH jacket that resists kinking and maintains its shape. The snagless boot design provides strain relief at the connector points, protecting the cable from damage during installation and routine handling. With an approximate weight of 11.90 ounces (337.36 grams), the cable is lightweight yet durable for both permanent installations and temporary setups.
- Weight
- 11.90 oz (337.36 g)
- Length
- 30 ft (9.14 m)
Highlights
- 30-foot (9.14m) CAT6 Ethernet patch cable with 10 GbE data transfer speeds
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket for enhanced fire safety and reduced toxic fumes
- Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) up to 100W (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4)
- Snagless boot design prevents accidental disconnection and cable damage
- 100% copper conductors with 24 AWG gauge for optimal performance and PoE efficiency
- ETL verified to meet ANSI/TIA-568-2.D Category 6 standards
- Gold-plated RJ45 connectors ensure reliable connections and corrosion resistance
- Backward compatible with Cat5e and earlier Ethernet standards
- Black color with flexible, durable construction for professional installations
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability and peace of mind
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N6LPATCH30BK |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Cat.6 Patch Network Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Category 6 |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Cable Length | 30 ft (9.14 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Shielding | No |
| Jacket Type | LSZH |
| Device Supported | Network Device,Network Card,Server,Router,NAS,VoIP Device,PoE-enabled Device,Workstation,Notebook,IPTV,Security Camera |
| American Wire Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Boot Type | Snagless |
| Features | Strain Relief,Near End Cross Talk (NEXT),PVC Free,PoE,Molded,Damage Resistant,Flexible,Bendable,Crosstalk Protection,Stranded,Fray Resistant |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Product Material | Copper,Copper Clad Aluminum |
| Insulation Material | High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 11.90 oz (337.36 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this CAT6 cable?
This StarTech.com CAT6 patch cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s (10GbE) for distances up to 55 meters. It is also backward compatible with lower-speed standards including 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, making it suitable for both current and future network upgrades while maintaining compatibility with existing equipment.
Does this Ethernet cable support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes, this cable fully supports Power over Ethernet up to 100W, compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 (PoE++) standard. The 100% copper conductors with 24 AWG gauge ensure efficient power delivery to PoE-enabled devices such as VoIP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other network equipment without requiring separate power adapters.
What does LSZH mean and why is it important for network cables?
LSZH stands for Low Smoke Zero Halogen, a jacket material that produces minimal smoke and no toxic halogenated gases when exposed to fire. This is particularly important in enclosed spaces like data centers, office buildings, and public facilities where fire safety is critical. The LSZH jacket also makes this cable PVC-free and more environmentally friendly compared to traditional PVC-jacketed cables.
What is the advantage of the snagless boot design on this patch cable?
The snagless boot design features a protective collar around the RJ45 connector that prevents the retention clip from catching on other cables, ports, or rack components during installation and maintenance. This reduces the risk of accidental disconnection, connector damage, and cable strain, ensuring more reliable connections and longer cable life in high-density network environments.
Is this cable shielded or unshielded, and what applications is it best suited for?
This is an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, specifically designated as U/UTP in the specifications. UTP cables are ideal for most office, home, and data center environments where electromagnetic interference is minimal. The precise pair twisting and construction provide excellent crosstalk protection without the need for additional shielding, making it suitable for general network patching, workstation connections, and PoE applications.
What devices and equipment are compatible with this CAT6 patch cable?
This cable is compatible with a wide range of network devices including servers, routers, switches, network interface cards, NAS devices, VoIP phones, PoE-enabled equipment, workstations, notebooks, IPTV systems, and security cameras. The standard RJ45 connectors work with any Ethernet port, and the cable supports both data transmission and power delivery for PoE devices, making it versatile for various networking scenarios.