Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite N261-006-BL network ethernet cable 6 ft
Cat6a UTP cable with snagless RJ45 connectors supports 10 Gbps and PoE over 6 ft
- TypeCables - Network Ethernet Cables
- Length6 ft.
- Supports 10 Gbps networking with Category 6a rating
- Snagless molded boots protect connectors during installation and removal
- 6 ft length suits rack-to-device patching
- Blue jacket simplifies cable identification in dense panels
- Compatible with PoE devices for power and data over one cable
Cat6a 10G Ethernet cable for network devices
The Tripp Lite N261-006-BL is a Category 6a patch cable built for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It uses UTP construction with snagless molded boots on both RJ45 male ends. The blue jacket measures 6 ft (1.8 m) and supports Power over PoE. It links switches, patch panels, servers, routers, hubs, computers, printers and security devices.
Installers needing a short, certified 10G link
This cable suits rack-to-rack or desk-to-panel runs where a 6 ft reach is enough and Cat6a performance is required. Builders who need longer runs, crossover wiring, shielded construction or outdoor-rated jackets should look at something else. The fixed length also makes it unsuitable for permanent in-wall installations that demand bulk cable.
6 ft length decides the reach
At exactly 6 ft (1.8 m) the cable only bridges short distances between adjacent equipment. If the path between your switch and server, router or patch panel exceeds this distance the cable will not connect the two points. No other specification changes that physical limit.
Highlights
- Supports 10 Gbps networking with Category 6a rating
- Snagless molded boots protect connectors during installation and removal
- 6 ft length suits rack-to-device patching
- Blue jacket simplifies cable identification in dense panels
- Compatible with PoE devices for power and data over one cable
Specifications
| Brand | TRIPP LITE |
|---|---|
| Type | Cables - Network Ethernet Cables |
| Length | 6 ft. |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 208 × 165 × 18 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the N261-006-BL cable and what step is often missed?
Align each RJ45 plug with the port, push straight in until the latch clicks, and verify the link LEDs light on both ends; the step often missed is confirming the click before routing the cable.
What maintenance or replacement will this Cat6a cable need over time?
The snagless molded boots protect the latch, so the cable only needs replacement if the jacket is kinked, the plug latch breaks, or the 6 ft length no longer reaches the device after a rack move.
What limit appears first when the cable runs at full 10 Gbps throughput for long periods?
The 6 ft length keeps insertion loss far below the Cat6a channel budget, so the practical limit is the connected equipment’s port buffering or thermal throttling, not the cable itself.
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