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Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation EVNSL641-06IN 6in blue Cat6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-ZDXF-XECCQ MPN EVNSL641-06IN

6-inch blue Cat6 patch cable with gold-plated RJ-45 connectors, 24 AWG stranded conductors, snagless boots and 550 MHz bandwidth for 1 Gbit/s Ethernet

  • TypeCategory 6
  • CatCategory 6
  • Connector A1 x RJ-45 Male Network
  • Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network
  • ColorBlue
  • 6-inch length fits tight patch-panel spaces
  • 550 MHz Category 6 rating supports 1 Gbit/s data transfers
  • Snagless booted connectors protect latch tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts on 24 AWG stranded conductors resist corrosion
  • RoHS-compliant CM jacket meets flame-retardant and environmental standards

6-inch Cat6 patch cable

This six-inch Category 6 patch cable connects two RJ-45 network ports in blue. The stranded 24 AWG conductors support 1 Gbit/s data transfer at up to 550 MHz. Gold-plated contacts and a snagless booted design protect the latch during frequent changes. It is RoHS compliant and covered by a lifetime warranty.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and draws no power of its own. There are no moving parts so operation is completely silent. Signal integrity is maintained through the unshielded twisted-pair construction and Near End Cross Talk performance rated for Category 6. The CM-rated jacket meets standard in-wall fire requirements.

Build fit and freedoms

The short 6-inch length keeps cable management tidy inside racks or between a patch panel and a switch. Both ends terminate in standard RJ-45 male plugs that fit any Category 6 or Category 5e jack. No external power supply or software driver is required. The snagless boot prevents the latch from catching on adjacent cables during routing. It does not suit runs that need longer reach or shielded protection against heavy EMI.

Highlights

  • 6-inch length fits tight patch-panel spaces
  • 550 MHz Category 6 rating supports 1 Gbit/s data transfers
  • Snagless booted connectors protect latch tabs during frequent moves
  • Gold-plated contacts on 24 AWG stranded conductors resist corrosion
  • RoHS-compliant CM jacket meets flame-retardant and environmental standards

Specifications

BrandBlack Box
TypeCategory 6
CatCategory 6
Connector A1 x RJ-45 Male Network
Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network
ColorBlue
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 6in Cat6 cable without damaging the snagless boot?

Align the RJ-45 male connector with the port, press straight in until the boot clicks, and pull the cable body — not the boot — when routing to avoid tearing the strain-relief moulding.

What maintenance or replacement will the 6in Cat6 patch cable need over time?

Inspect the gold-plated contacts and snagless boots during rack changes; replace the cable if the boot splits, the latch fails to hold, or the 24 AWG conductors show kinks that degrade the 550 MHz rating.

What limit appears first when the 6in Cat6 cable runs sustained 1 Gbit/s PoE traffic?

The 24 AWG stranded conductors and CM jacket set the thermal ceiling; sustained PoE loads will hit the cable's temperature rating before the 550 MHz NEXT margin becomes the bottleneck.

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