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Thin gray shielded Cat6 patch cable with clear snagless boots and gold RJ45 plugs

FireFold

FireFold C6SLIM-3-GRY Cat6 Slim Ethernet Patch Cable 3 ft Gray 28 AWG Shielded

SKU CH-67AZ-G1YXJ

Slim Cat6 patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded copper and gold-plated RJ45 connectors to save 48 % diameter and 73 % space in dense racks

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length3 ft.
  • ColorGray
  • 48% thinner profile frees rack space for airflow and equipment
  • 60% slimmer than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables eases high-density routing
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal transmission
  • Snagless translucent boot protects locking tab during frequent plugging and unplugging
  • 100% bare copper conductors meet EIA/TIA standards for Cat6 performance

Compact high-density patch cable

This FireFold Cat6 slim patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors to deliver a 3 mm diameter, which is 60% thinner than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables. The reduced profile enables higher-density patching and improves airflow in crowded racks. It is suited for data-centre panels, telecom rooms and low-profile home router setups. Each cable is 100% tested to pass patch-cord specifications.

Replaces bulkier Cat6 jumpers

The slim design replaces standard 5.8 mm patch cords when rack space or cable-management trays are constrained, yielding a 48% diameter reduction and 73% space saving. The jump is worth it when density or airflow outweighs the mechanical ruggedness of thicker cables. It is not for runs that require the pull strength or repeated re-termination tolerance of heavier-gauge wire.

Cat6 UTP channel limits

Shielded RJ45 plugs with 50 micron gold-plated contacts and T-568B wiring support the Cat6 performance tier up to its rated frequency. The 28 AWG stranded construction increases insertion loss, so maximum channel reach is shorter than with solid 23 AWG horizontal cable. It is not for permanent links, PoE budgets beyond the gauge rating, or environments that demand a higher category rating.

Highlights

  • 48% thinner profile frees rack space for airflow and equipment
  • 60% slimmer than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables eases high-density routing
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal transmission
  • Snagless translucent boot protects locking tab during frequent plugging and unplugging
  • 100% bare copper conductors meet EIA/TIA standards for Cat6 performance

Specifications

BrandFireFold
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length3 ft.
ColorGray
ShieldedYes

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 3 mm slim cable need in a high-density patch panel?

The 3 mm diameter reduces space usage by 73 % compared with a standard 5.8 mm Cat6 cable, allowing much tighter routing in racks.

What is the correct way to seat the RJ45 plugs so the gold-plated contacts engage fully?

Push each connector straight in until the snagless translucent boot clicks, confirming the 50-micron gold contacts are fully mated.

When should the slim patch cable be replaced to maintain Cat6 performance?

Replace it if the 28 AWG stranded conductors show kinks, the clear boot cracks, or the gold-plated contacts become corroded.

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