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Gray Cat6 Ethernet patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 75 ft length

Cables Direct Online Cat6 75ft Ethernet Patch Cable 550MHz Gray

SKU CH-Q96T-SYPNB

A 75-foot Cat6 patch cable tested to 550 MHz for gigabit Ethernet up to 1000 Mbps

  • TypeEthernet
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • ColorGray
  • Features, , , ,
  • Supports Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps for fast data transfer
  • Tested to 550 MHz bandwidth meeting Cat6 performance standards
  • 75 ft length provides flexible reach for home or office runs
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors prevent accidental disconnection during installation
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5 and Cat5e networks

Cat6 75ft patch cable for home and office networks

This Cat6 Ethernet patch cable spans 75 feet and is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth. It uses four stranded unshielded twisted pairs with copper-clad aluminium conductors. The cable meets or exceeds EIA/TIA 568B performance requirements for Category 6 installations. It is suited for voice, data, video and security networks where extra bandwidth matters.

Behaviour under sustained load rather than short

The cable is tested up to 550 MHz and supports 10/100Base-T, 1000Base-T and 10GBase-T network speeds. Its stranded construction maintains signal integrity over the full 75-foot run during continuous data transfer. Snagless RJ45 connectors reduce the risk of accidental disconnection during long-term use. The flexible, tangle-resistant jacket eases routing through walls, ceilings or cable trays without kinking.

Practical limits of the Cat6 standard

Category 6 cabling is specified for 1000 Mbps operation up to 100 metres and 10 Gbps up to 55 metres under the TIA 568B standard. This 75-foot length stays well within the gigabit distance limit but exceeds the recommended 10-gigabit channel length. Backwards compatibility with Cat5 and Cat5e equipment is maintained through the standard RJ45 pinout. Shielding is not present, so the cable may be more susceptible to external interference in electrically noisy environments.

Highlights

  • Supports Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps for fast data transfer
  • Tested to 550 MHz bandwidth meeting Cat6 performance standards
  • 75 ft length provides flexible reach for home or office runs
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors prevent accidental disconnection during installation
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5 and Cat5e networks

Specifications

BrandCables Direct Online
TypeEthernet
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
ColorGray
Features, , , ,

Questions about this item

Does the 75 ft Cat6 cable generate heat or draw noticeable power when running at 1000 Mbps all day?

No — the cable is completely passive, so it produces no heat and consumes no power regardless of how long it carries a 1000 Mbps signal.

What devices must I already own to use this RJ45 patch cable?

You need two pieces of equipment with RJ45 ports — for example a router, switch, PC, modem or games console — one at each end of the 75 ft run.

Will this 550 MHz Cat6 cable work reliably with my older 10/100Base-T gear?

Yes — the cable is backwards compatible with Cat5 and meets the 568B standard, so it supports 10/100Base-T, 1000Base-T and 10GBase-T on the same 75 ft link.

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