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Short red Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6 Ethernet Cable 18in Red 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-E62G-QEBKS

An 18-inch Cat6 patch cable tested to 550 MHz for reliable Gigabit Ethernet and short-run 10G connections

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length1 ft.
  • ColorRed

Length 18in

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Color Red

  • Tested to 550 MHz for headroom above the Cat6 250 MHz baseline
  • 24 AWG stranded bare copper with PE divider keeps signals clean
  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting reliability
  • Snagless boot protects the locking clip and prevents tangles
  • Red jacket enables quick port and zone identification

18-inch Cat6 patch cable

This 18-inch Cat6 patch cable provides a short, colour-coded wired link for routers, switches, consoles and PCs. It uses 24AWG stranded bare copper conductors with a PE divider and gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The red PVC jacket and snagless boot simplify port identification and protect the locking clip during frequent moves.

Upgrade from Cat5e or longer runs

Replacing a Cat5e patch cord with this Cat6 cable raises the tested bandwidth to 550MHz, well above the 250MHz category minimum. The shorter 18-inch length also supports 10G speeds over brief distances, making the jump worthwhile when you need lower latency and cleaner signal integrity at a desk or rack.

Check port spacing and colour scheme

Verify that 18 inches of cable reaches between your devices without tension or sharp bends. Confirm the red jacket matches your existing labelling plan so the connection remains identifiable alongside other runs. The snagless boot fits standard RJ45 ports, but extremely tight port clusters may still require a slim-profile alternative.

Highlights

  • Tested to 550 MHz for headroom above the Cat6 250 MHz baseline
  • 24 AWG stranded bare copper with PE divider keeps signals clean
  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting reliability
  • Snagless boot protects the locking clip and prevents tangles
  • Red jacket enables quick port and zone identification

Specifications

BrandGENERIC
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length1 ft.
ColorRed
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will the 18in cable and its snagless boot fit side-by-side RJ45 ports on a 24-port patch panel?

The 18in length and low-profile PVC boot are designed for dense panels; the boot protects the clip without adding bulk that blocks adjacent ports.

Do I need a punch-down tool to install the pre-terminated RJ45 plugs on this Cat6 cable?

No tool is required — both ends come with factory-crimped 8P8C RJ45 plugs featuring 50-micron gold-plated contacts; just press until the clip clicks.

When should I replace this cable if the gold-plated contacts or PVC boot degrade?

Replace if the locking clip breaks, the boot cracks, or contacts show corrosion — the 50-micron gold plating and snagless boot are built for long life, but physical damage ends reliable operation.

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