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Five short black Cat6 patch cables with snagless RJ45 connectors

Cable Matters Cat6 Snagless Patch Cable 1ft 5-Pack Black

SKU CH-1HFA-G2SX9

Five 1-foot Cat6 patch cables with snagless RJ45 connectors, 24 AWG copper conductors and 550 MHz bandwidth for 10 Gbps Ethernet

  • TypeCat 6
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • ColorBlack
  • Features, , , ,
  • Ready for 10 Gbps networks with Cat 6 performance
  • Snagless boots protect RJ45 clips during frequent moves
  • 24 AWG bare copper cores meet TIA/EIA 568-C.2
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Five 1 ft cables keep short runs tidy and organised

1ft Cat6 Snagless 5-Pack

This five-pack of 1ft Cat6 patch cables connects PCs, servers, printers and routers in a home, office or data-centre rack. Each cable uses 24 AWG bare copper conductors with gold-plated RJ45 contacts and strain-relief boots for durable, secure wired links. The snagless design protects the locking tabs during frequent moves or dense patch-panel work.

10Gbps Upgrade From Cat5e

These cables deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance at 550 MHz bandwidth, meeting the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 Category 6 standard while remaining fully backward compatible with existing Cat5e infrastructure. The jump is worth it when you need headroom for 10Gbps uplinks, lower crosstalk on short runs or a future-proof copper plant without the cost of shielded Cat6A or Cat8.

1ft Length For Dense Patch Panels

The 1ft length keeps cable management tidy inside cabinets, between stacked switches or from a wall jack to a desktop dock. It comfortably handles 10Gbps over the full distance with margin for the 550 MHz specification. It runs out when the distance between devices exceeds the short reach, so longer runs require a different cable length.

Highlights

  • Ready for 10 Gbps networks with Cat 6 performance
  • Snagless boots protect RJ45 clips during frequent moves
  • 24 AWG bare copper cores meet TIA/EIA 568-C.2
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Five 1 ft cables keep short runs tidy and organised

Specifications

BrandCable Matters
ModelCable Matters Cat6 Snagless Network Patch Cable
TypeCat 6
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
ColorBlack
Features, , , ,

Questions about this item

What is the cable thickness and bend radius for routing in tight spaces?

The cable uses a 24 AWG copper core with snagless boots, designed for flexible routing in dense patch panels or behind desks without kinking.

How do I correctly seat the RJ45 connectors to avoid intermittent links?

Push each RJ45 plug firmly until the tab clicks into the port; the snagless boot protects the latch but does not replace a full insertion.

When should I replace these cables to maintain 10 Gbps performance?

Replace any cable showing jacket damage, bent pins, or corroded gold contacts, as physical wear degrades the 550 MHz bandwidth needed for 10 Gbps.

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