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FireFold Cat6 Slim Shielded Ethernet Cable 7 ft Blue 28 AWG

SKU CH-HH6P-9YX8Y

A 7 ft shielded Cat6 patch cable with 28 AWG stranded copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length7 ft.
  • ColorBlue
  • Slim 3 mm profile frees 73 % more rack space
  • 28 AWG stranded copper cuts diameter 60 % versus 24 AWG
  • 50-micron gold RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Snagless clear boot protects locking tab during frequent patching
  • 100 % patch-cord tested to EIA/TIA 568B wiring standard

Slim Cat6 cable for dense patching

This FireFold Cat6 slim patch cable uses 28 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and measures 7 ft in length. The blue jacket and shielded construction suit telecommunication rooms, data centres and residential modem or router setups where space is at a premium. Its 3 mm diameter is 60 % thinner than standard 24 AWG Cat6 cables, allowing higher-density patching and improved airflow.

Sustained signal integrity in tight bundles

Each of the four twisted pairs follows the T-568B wiring scheme and is terminated with RJ45 plugs that carry 50 micron gold-plated contacts. The shielding and 100 % bare copper conductors maintain clear transmission over the full 7 ft run, even when cables are packed tightly in racks. Every cable is 100 % tested to pass patch cord test requirements, so performance remains consistent under continuous load rather than only in short bursts.

Snagless boot eases installation in crowded racks

Translucent clear strain-relief boots protect the locking tab during repeated plugging and unplugging, reducing the chance of a broken clip that would require re-termination. The slim 0.12 inch profile makes routing through congested cable managers straightforward, though the smaller gauge demands careful crimping if a field repair is ever needed. No special tools beyond a standard RJ45 crimper are required for the factory-terminated ends.

Highlights

  • Slim 3 mm profile frees 73 % more rack space
  • 28 AWG stranded copper cuts diameter 60 % versus 24 AWG
  • 50-micron gold RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Snagless clear boot protects locking tab during frequent patching
  • 100 % patch-cord tested to EIA/TIA 568B wiring standard

Specifications

BrandFireFold
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length7 ft.
ColorBlue
ShieldedYes

Questions about this item

Does the 28 AWG shielded cable run hotter or draw more power than a standard Cat6 lead when left plugged in all day?

No — it carries only data, so heat and power draw are negligible regardless of gauge or shielding.

What devices must I already have to use the RJ45 connectors on this 7 ft blue patch lead?

Any equipment with standard RJ45 ports — router, switch, PC, NAS, IP camera, etc. — will accept the connectors directly.

Will the 3 mm slim cable and snagless boot work reliably with older 10/100 Mbps switches and NICs I still use?

Yes — the cable is fully backward compatible; the 50-micron gold contacts and T-568B wiring work with legacy 10/100 gear.

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