StarTech. com N6LPATCH10BL CAT6 Ethernet Patch Cable - 10 ft (3m) LSZH Blue Snagless RJ45 10GbE 100W PoE++
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This CAT6 patch cable features 24 AWG stranded copper conductors that provide reliable data transmission and power delivery. The cable is ETL verified to meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards for performance and safety.
The construction includes Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) protection and crosstalk protection features that minimize signal interference. The EVA copolymer jacket with Al(OH)3 additive provides fire resistance while maintaining flexibility and resistance to bending, fraying, and physical damage.
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 cable combines multiple advanced features that make it ideal for professional network installations where reliability, safety, and performance are critical considerations.
Enhanced Safety with LSZH Construction
The LSZH jacket produces minimal smoke and toxic fumes in fire situations, making this cable suitable for enclosed spaces, data centers, and public buildings where fire safety regulations apply.
- PVC-free construction
- Reduced toxic emissions
- Compliant with fire safety standards
Robust PoE Support
Supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ standard for delivering up to 100W of power to connected devices, eliminating the need for separate power adapters for compatible equipment.
- 100W power delivery
- Backward compatible with earlier PoE standards
- Safe for PoE-enabled devices
Durable Physical Design
Snagless boot design prevents connector damage during installation and removal, while strain relief and molded construction enhance cable longevity in high-traffic network environments.
- Snagless connector boots
- Strain relief protection
- Damage-resistant construction
Deployment / Use Cases
This versatile Ethernet cable serves multiple networking applications across commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. Its combination of high-speed data transfer and robust power delivery makes it suitable for modern network infrastructures.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting network switches to PoE-enabled devices such as security cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IoT sensors. The cable also works well for server room connections, workstation links, and network backbone extensions where reliable 10GbE performance is required.
Enterprise Network Infrastructure
Ideal for connecting network equipment in office environments, data centers, and commercial buildings where both data and power need to be delivered to endpoint devices.
- Server to switch connections
- PoE device deployment
- Network backbone links
Specialized Environments
The LSZH construction makes this cable suitable for installations in transportation hubs, educational facilities, healthcare settings, and public venues where fire safety regulations are stringent.
- Public building networks
- Enclosed space installations
- Regulated environments
Physical Profile
This blue CAT6 patch cable features a distinctive color that facilitates easy cable identification and management in network racks and patch panels. The flexible LSZH jacket maintains pliability across a wide temperature range while providing protection against physical wear and environmental factors.
With a length of 10 feet (3.05 meters), this cable offers sufficient reach for most patch panel to equipment connections while minimizing cable clutter. The compact design and manageable weight make installation straightforward in both new deployments and existing network upgrades.
- Weight
- 4.20 oz (119.07 g)
- Length
- 10 ft (3.05 m)
Highlights
- 10 Gbps data transfer speed for high-performance networking
- 100W PoE++ support for powering connected devices
- LSZH jacket for enhanced fire safety and reduced toxic emissions
- ETL verified to meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 standards
- 24 AWG stranded copper conductors for reliable performance
- Snagless RJ45 connectors with gold-plated contacts
- Blue color for easy cable identification and management
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N6LPATCH10BL |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | 10ft LSZH CAT6 Ethernet Cable - Blue Snagless Patch Cord |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Category 6 |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Cable Length | 10 ft (3.05 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 |
| Connector Plating | Gold |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Shielding | No |
| Jacket Type | LSZH |
| Device Supported | Network Device,Server,Router,VoIP Device,PoE-enabled Device,Notebook,Security Camera,NAS,Workstation,Network Card,IPTV |
| American Wire Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Boot Type | Snagless |
| Features | PoE,Stranded,PoE++,Near End Cross Talk (NEXT),Molded,Strain Relief,Flexible,Damage Resistant,Crosstalk Protection,Bend Resistant,Fray Resistant,Fire Resistant |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Product Color | Blue |
| Product Material | Copper |
| Insulation Material | High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 4.20 oz (119.07 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer speed of this CAT6 cable?
This StarTech.com CAT6 Ethernet cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps (10 Gigabit per second). It maintains this speed for distances up to 55 meters while being backward compatible with lower-speed standards including 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and 5 Gbps connections for flexible deployment across various network equipment generations.
Can this cable deliver power to connected devices?
Yes, this cable supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) up to 100W using the IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 (PoE++) standard. This allows it to power compatible devices such as security cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IoT sensors directly through the Ethernet connection without requiring separate power adapters at the endpoint locations.
What does LSZH mean and why is it important?
LSZH stands for Low Smoke Zero Halogen, which refers to the cable jacket material that produces minimal smoke and no toxic halogen gases when exposed to fire. This construction is crucial for installations in enclosed spaces, public buildings, and transportation environments where fire safety regulations require reduced toxic emissions during fire events.
What types of devices are compatible with this Ethernet cable?
This cable is compatible with a wide range of network equipment including servers, routers, switches, workstations, network interface cards, VoIP devices, security cameras, NAS systems, IPTV equipment, and any PoE-enabled device. It supports both data transmission and power delivery for devices that require PoE functionality.
Is this cable verified to meet industry standards?
Yes, this cable is ETL verified to meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 requirements. This independent verification confirms that the cable performs according to established industry standards for data transmission, crosstalk protection, and physical construction, ensuring reliable performance in professional network installations.
What warranty comes with this Ethernet cable?
StarTech.com provides a lifetime warranty for this CAT6 Ethernet cable. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, offering long-term assurance of quality and reliability for network infrastructure investments where continuous operation is essential.
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