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STARTECH N6PATCH50PL network ethernet cable 50 ft Cat6 Purple
Category 6 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors delivers 1 Gbps up to 50 ft using 24 AWG stranded copper
- TypeSnag-less
- Cat6
- Connector A1 - RJ45 Male
- Connector B1 - RJ45 Male
- Length50 ft.
- ColorPurple
- Delivers Multi-Gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps over 160 ft
- Snagless connectors prevent cable damage during installation and removal
- 24 AWG 100% copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
- ETL verified construction meets industry performance standards
- 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
50 ft Purple Cat6 Patch Cable
This 50-foot Category 6 UTP cable carries 1 Gbps Ethernet and Power over Ethernet up to 100 W. Purple jacket colour helps identify runs in crowded racks or patch panels. Snag-less boots protect the RJ45 latch during repeated inserts and removals.
Upgrade from Cat5e or damaged cords
Replace older Category 5e patch leads when you need certified 250 MHz bandwidth headroom for 2.5 or 5 Gbps hardware. The jump is worth it if existing cables show kinked jackets, broken latches or intermittent PoE negotiation on 100 W devices.
Snag-less boots simplify rack work
Molded strain relief and snag-less connectors slide through tight cable managers without catching on adjacent leads. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation in humid server rooms. Verify the 50 ft length reaches between endpoints before terminating; excess slack increases near-end crosstalk risk.
Highlights
- Delivers Multi-Gigabit speeds up to 10 Gbps over 160 ft
- Snagless connectors prevent cable damage during installation and removal
- 24 AWG 100% copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
- ETL verified construction meets industry performance standards
- 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Model | N6PATCH50PL |
| Type | Snag-less |
| Cat | 6 |
| Connector A | 1 - RJ45 Male |
| Connector B | 1 - RJ45 Male |
| Length | 50 ft. |
| Color | Purple |
| Features | Molded strain relief prevents near connector damage Molded snag-less connectors Constructed and tested, to ensure minimal Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) All StarTech.com category 6 Patch cables are constructed with top quality components Cable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Number of Conductors: 4 Pair UTP Wire Gauge: 24 AWG Fire Rating: CMG Rated (General Purpose) Cable Rating: CAT6 - 650 MHz Wiring Standard: TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 T568B Applications: Ideal for connection devices to a gigabit network Connecting workstations to wall plates, hubs, or switches Connect a gigabit hub, sw |
| Shipping weight | 0.62 kg |
| Package size | 241 × 227 × 43 mm |
Questions about this item
How much clearance do the 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and snagless RJ45 boots need behind a patch panel or keystone jack?
The 50 ft Cat6 cable uses 24 AWG stranded 100% copper with molded snagless boots; allow roughly 45 mm depth behind the panel so the boot clears the latch without bending the conductors.
What is the common mistake when terminating or routing this 50 ft Cat6 UTP patch cord?
Pulling the cable by the jacket instead of the connector body stretches the 24 AWG strands and degrades the 250 MHz / 650 MHz verified performance; always grip the molded RJ45 plug when seating or removing it.
When should this purple Cat6 patch cord be replaced in a PoE deployment?
Replace the cord if the gold-plated contacts show corrosion, the snagless latch breaks, or the cable has been sharply kinked — any of which can interrupt the 100 W PoE budget or 10 Gbps up to 160 ft rating.
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