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STARTECH

STARTECH C6PATCH6PL 6 ft Cat6 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-GQW6-EP9AH MPN C6PATCH6PL

A 6 ft Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 connectors for Gigabit and Multi-Gigabit networks up to 10 Gbps

  • Typeothers
  • Cat6
  • Connector A1 - RJ-45 Male
  • Connector B1 - RJ-45 Male
  • Length6 ft.
  • ColorPurple
  • 6 ft length reaches nearby switches and routers
  • Cat 6 rating supports Gigabit and multi‑Gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps
  • 50‑micron gold‑plated RJ45 connectors resist corrosion
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors carry up to 100 W PoE
  • Fluke‑tested to ANSI/TIA‑568‑2.D for reliable performance

What this cable is

The StarTech.com C6PATCH6PL is a six-foot Cat 6 UTP patch cable with RJ-45 male connectors on both ends. It is built for Gigabit and multi-gigabit Ethernet links up to 10 Gbps in homes, offices and data closets.

The spec that decides fit

This cable is rated for 10, 2.5 and 5 Gbps speeds up to 160 ft and supports 100 W Power over Ethernet under IEEE 802.3bt. It uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated contacts to maintain signal integrity.

Heat, noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and makes no noise during operation. Power draw is limited to the PoE current carried for the connected device, with the conductors verified to handle up to 100 W safely.

Highlights

  • 6 ft length reaches nearby switches and routers
  • Cat 6 rating supports Gigabit and multi‑Gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps
  • 50‑micron gold‑plated RJ45 connectors resist corrosion
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors carry up to 100 W PoE
  • Fluke‑tested to ANSI/TIA‑568‑2.D for reliable performance

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelC6PATCH6PL
Typeothers
Cat6
Connector A1 - RJ-45 Male
Connector B1 - RJ-45 Male
Length6 ft.
ColorPurple
ShieldedNo
FeaturesConnect HDMI-enabled devices with minimal clutter and maximum quality; supports Ethernet data channel - 15ft high speed hdmi cable - 15ft hdmi 1.4 cables - 15ft hdmi with ethernet Gold-plated connectors help prevent corrosion, to ensure a high quality HDMI connection Durable construction delivers dependable performance Combines high-definition video and multi-channel audio into a single cable, saving the expense and cable clutter of individual cables for both audio and video
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size213 × 194 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

What real-world speeds will this Cat6 cable deliver once it is plugged into my network?

The cable supports multi-gigabit rates of 1, 2.5 and 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps up to 160 ft, matching the ANSI/TIA-568-2.D Category 6 standard.

What does the 650 MHz rating and ANSI/TIA-568-2.D compliance cap in practice?

The 650 MHz bandwidth and Fluke patch-cord testing guarantee Category 6 performance for 10 Gbps runs up to 160 ft and full PoE power delivery.

Will the 24 AWG stranded conductors and molded RJ45 plugs fit tightly packed patch panels?

Yes, the slim 24 AWG stranded design and low-profile molded boots are built for high-density panels and easy insertion.

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