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Description of CAT6 Patch Cable
- Standard: CAT6 Patch Cable
- Colour: Grey
- Length: 0.5m
- Wires Per Cable: 8
- Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Plugs
- UTP 23AWG (American Wire Gauge)
- Pair Sequence: EIA/TIA 568A
- 550MHz
- Moulded Boots with Strain Relief
- Gold Plated Contacts
- Jacket: PVC
- Gigabit Ready
- 100% Performace Tested
- Snagless: Yes (RJ45 Latch is Covered)
Uses of CAT6 Patch Cables
- In server rooms / patch rooms
- To connect up patch panels
Advantages of CAT6 Patch Cables
- The cables are preterminated
- They are low cost
- Their short length makes patch panels neater
- Moulded plug with good strain relief
- Snagless design
- Are compatible with gigabit networks
- Are backward compatible with older networks
Disadvantages of CAT6 Patch Cables
- May be too short for jobs not involving patch panels
- CAT6 cables are slightly more expensive than CAT5 cables
- In pure material terms it is more expensive to buy pre-terminated cables than cable & connectors
