StarTech.com Cat6 Ethernet Cable 4 Core, White, 3 m, Unshielded Unscreened, Snagless Patch Cable PVC

StarTech.com Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 3 m - N6PATC3MWH

This high-performance Cat6 ethernet cable from StarTech.com has everything you need to quickly create secure network connections. It's an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, meaning its conductors form a single circuit for reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI). This design eliminates the need for additional shielding like aluminium foil or meshes, minimising bulk. Use this cable for network connections that require high-transmission bandwidths in domestic or commercial settings.

Features and Benefits

• Optimal lengthThis cable measures 3 metres long, making it a simple solution for connecting an RJ45 wall jack to a network hub in your office.
• Durable and long-lastingA hardwearing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacket provides improved corrosion and impact resistance.

Applications

• Gold-plated connectors for corrosion resistance and excellent conductivity, ensuring a reliable, long-lasting connection
• Backwards-compatible with Cat5E and earlier standards for versatile use with a range of devices
• Lifetime warranty for guaranteed quality and performance

FAQs

What are the advantages of a Cat6 cable?Cat6 cables like this one support greater bandwidth and higher data transfer rates than Cat5E cables and earlier versions. This means they provide improved network performance.

Gold Connectors

• Even better is that StarTech.com use 50-micron thick gold connectors to support the longevity of the cable. By using the thickest gold plating available, the network cable maintains a fast and reliable connection over a longer period of time, withstanding up to x4 as much throughput as a standard metal connector. The RJ45 connectors also eliminate signal loss due to corrosion.

This patch cable houses the wires in a durable white PVC jacket. For peace of mind, StarTech provide a lifetime warranty with all their cables.

Applications

• Use with Gigabit networks and connect PoE-enabled devices
• Patches one device to another, e.g. a hub to distribution panel
• Connects workstations via a wall outlet
• Deliver data, voice and video over Gigabit networks

Features and benefits

• ETL verified
• 3 metres long
• White in colour
• PVC jacket
• CAT6 cable type
• 100% copper wire
• RJ45 connectors
• Terminated
• 24 AWG copper wire
• Snagless style
• 50-micron gold connectors
• Compatible with Cat 5E & earlier standards
• 650MHz rated performance

What's in the box?

• 1x 3m White CAT6 Ethernet Cable

How to identify a cat 6 ethernet cable?

Along the sheath of your ethernet cable will be printed the type of cable it is. So, to identify a cat 6 ethernet cable, it will have printed either 'CATAGORY 6' or 'CAT6' on it.

Is an ethernet cable the same as a cat6?

• Yes. A CAT6 cable is a type of ethernet cable.

How long can you run cat6 ethernet cable?

• A CAT6 cable has a maximum length of 100m or 328ft.