Belkin A3L980-25-BLU Cat 6 network ethernet cable 25 ft Blue

25 ft Cat 6 UTP patch cable

This Belkin A3L980-25-BLU is a Category 6 unshielded twisted-pair patch cable measuring 25 ft with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. The blue moulded jacket protects the internal wiring while maintaining flexibility for routing around corners. It is designed and tested to support existing Cat 6 structured cabling infrastructure. Improved transmission performance reduces retransmissions and lost packets.

Suits standard Cat 6 runs; not for shielded needs

This cable suits home and office networks connecting PCs, switches, routers or patch panels where Cat 6 performance is required. Buyers who need shielded cabling for high-interference environments should look elsewhere. Installers requiring plenum-rated or outdoor-rated jackets must choose a different product. The fixed 25 ft length may not fit very short or very long runs.

Category 6 rating decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the Cat 6 rating, which supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds over the full 25 ft length. If your network infrastructure is limited to Cat 5e, this cable will still function but the higher category is not required. Verify that your keystones, patch panels and switch ports are rated for Cat 6 to gain the full benefit.