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Red Cat6 slim shielded Ethernet cable, 3 ft, translucent snagless boots, 28 AWG

FireFold

FireFold Cat6 Slim Shielded Ethernet Cable 3 ft Red 28 AWG

SKU CH-XVHQ-MXHDP

A 3 ft shielded Cat6 patch cable with 28 AWG stranded copper conductors, 60 % thinner than standard 24 AWG cable, saving 48 % diameter and 73 % space for high-density racks

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length3 ft.
  • ColorRed
  • Slim 28 AWG design cuts cable diameter by 48% versus standard 24 AWG
  • 73% less space used in racks improves airflow and cable management
  • Shielded Cat6 construction with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion for clear transmission
  • Snagless translucent boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during frequent plugging
  • T-568B wiring and 100% bare copper conductors meet EIA/TIA compliance

Slim Cat6 cable for dense patching

This FireFold Cat6 patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and measures 3 ft in length. The 3 mm diameter is 60 percent thinner than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables, reducing cable volume by 73 percent in high-density racks. It is suited for data centres, telecom rooms and home router areas where space and airflow are limited.

Check connector spacing and length

Verify that the RJ45 ports on your switches, patch panels or router accept the snagless translucent boots without blocking adjacent ports. Confirm that a 3 ft run reaches between your devices without tension. The cable follows the T-568B wiring scheme and is shielded, so ensure your equipment grounding matches the installation requirements.

Gold-plated contacts and snagless boots

Each RJ45 plug carries 50 micron gold-plated contacts that resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over repeated mating cycles. The clear strain-relief boots protect the locking tabs from damage during insertion and removal, helping the cable stay secured in dense patch fields. Every unit is 100 percent tested to pass patch-cord performance criteria.

Highlights

  • Slim 28 AWG design cuts cable diameter by 48% versus standard 24 AWG
  • 73% less space used in racks improves airflow and cable management
  • Shielded Cat6 construction with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion for clear transmission
  • Snagless translucent boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during frequent plugging
  • T-568B wiring and 100% bare copper conductors meet EIA/TIA compliance

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Does the 3 ft red Cat6 cable come with both RJ45 connectors already attached, or do I need to buy plugs separately?

Both ends are factory-terminated with RJ45 plugs that have 50-micron gold-plated contacts and snagless translucent boots, so no separate connectors are required.

When should I choose this 28 AWG slim version instead of a standard 24 AWG Cat6 cable?

Choose the 28 AWG slim cable when rack or cabinet space is tight; it is 60% thinner, giving a 48% diameter reduction and 73% space saving compared with 24 AWG, which improves airflow and allows higher-density patching.

What does the Cat 6 rating actually deliver when the cable is installed in my network?

The Cat 6 rating means the 4-pair stranded bare copper cable wired to T-568B supports Gigabit Ethernet and up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet over short runs, and every unit is 100% tested to pass patch-cord performance tests.

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