Close-up view of gold-plated RJ45 connectors on gray CAT6 ethernet cable showing snagless boot design

Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors for Reliable 10Gbps Performance

The StarTech.com CAT6 cable features precision-engineered RJ45 connectors with 50-micron gold plating, ensuring optimal signal integrity and corrosion resistance. Each connector is carefully designed with transparent housing to allow easy visual inspection of wire termination, while the snagless boot design protects the critical locking clip during installation and repeated use.

Technical Specifications

  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts for superior conductivity
  • Snagless boot design for cable protection
  • Transparent connector housing for visual verification

Applications

  • Data center rack-to-rack connections
  • Server room patch panel installations
  • Network infrastructure deployments
Detailed macro shot of RJ45 connector interior showing wire mapping and gold-plated pins

Premium Wire Mapping for Guaranteed Signal Quality

Inside each connector, precise wire mapping ensures optimal signal transmission across all eight conductors. The clear housing reveals StarTech.com's meticulous attention to detail in conductor placement and termination quality. This level of precision engineering supports the cable's full 10Gbps bandwidth capability while maintaining signal integrity across the entire length.

Technical Specifications

  • Eight-position conductor arrangement for full bandwidth utilization
  • Precision-engineered wire mapping for minimal crosstalk
  • Clear housing for quality assurance verification

Applications

  • High-speed network backbone connections
  • Mission-critical data transmission
  • PoE device installations
Side view of CAT6 ethernet cable connectors showing strain relief design and CAT-6 labeling

Enhanced Strain Relief for Maximum Durability

The cable's robust strain relief design incorporates a molded boot with integrated ridges that provide superior cable protection at the connector joint. The CAT-6 designation is clearly marked on the connector housing for easy identification during installation and maintenance. This thoughtful design ensures reliable performance even in high-stress installation environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Integrated strain relief with reinforced boot design
  • Clear CAT-6 identification marking
  • Optimized bend radius protection

Applications

  • High-traffic installation areas
  • Frequent maintenance environments
  • Cable management systems

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

StarTech.com

Manufacturer Part Number

N6LPATCH3GR

Brand Name

StarTech.com

Product Name

3ft LSZH CAT6 Ethernet Cable - Gray Snagless Patch Cord

Product Type

Network Cable

Technical Information
Cable Type

Category 6

Cable Characteristic

Patch Cable

Cable Length

3 ft

Connector Type on First End

RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Gender on First End

Male

Connector on First End Details

1 x RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Type on Second End

RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Gender on Second End

Male

Connector on Second End Details

1 x RJ-45 Network - Male

Connector Plating

Gold

Contact Plating

Gold

Features

Flexible
PoE
Stranded
PoE++
Near End Cross Talk (NEXT)
Molded
Strain Relief
Damage Resistant
Crosstalk Protection
Bend Resistant
Fray Resistant
Fire Resistant

Shielding

No

Jacket Type

LSZH

Device Supported

Server
PoE-enabled Device
Network Card
IPTV
Workstation
VoIP Device
Router
Notebook
NAS
Security Camera
Network Device

American Wire Gauge

24 AWG

Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbit/s

Boot Type

Snagless

Physical Characteristics
Product Color

Gray

Product Material

Copper

Insulation Material

High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Weight (Approximate)

0.09 lb

Miscellaneous
Country of Origin

China

Warranty
Limited Warranty

Lifetime

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|network cable|Cat.6 Network cable icon

    Cat6 Cable - Network cable

FAQs

What are the key features of the StarTech.com N6LPATCH3GR CAT6 Ethernet Cable?
The StarTech.com N6LPATCH3GR is a 3ft CAT6 Ethernet cable featuring LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) construction, 10 Gbit/s data transfer rate, and PoE++ support. It includes gold-plated connectors, snagless boots, and is made with 100% copper wire. The cable supports error-free Multi Gigabit connections (1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps up to 55m) and features a flexible design with superior bend resistance and strain relief.
What devices is this Ethernet cable compatible with?
This CAT6 cable is compatible with a wide range of devices including servers, PoE-enabled devices, network cards, IPTVs, workstations, VoIP devices, routers, notebooks, NAS devices, security cameras, and other network devices. It's particularly suitable for PoE applications, supporting up to 100W continuous power throughput in compliance with IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 standard.
What makes this cable suitable for professional installations?
The cable features professional-grade specifications including 24 AWG copper construction, 50-micron gold-plated connectors, and a snagless boot design with a 40mm bend radius. It includes a spline separator for reduced crosstalk, flexible HD-PE insulation, and a 6.0mm OD jacket. The LSZH construction makes it ideal for commercial installations where safety regulations require low-smoke, zero-halogen cables.
What are the safety features of this LSZH CAT6 cable?
This cable features Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) construction, which produces lower levels of toxic corrosive fumes and white smoke during a fire event, improving visibility for safer evacuation. It's also fire-resistant and features damage-resistant construction. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 clip from damage, while the strain relief and bend resistance features ensure cable longevity.
What is the maximum supported data transfer rate and distance?
The cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s and provides error-free Multi Gigabit connections at various speeds: 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps up to 160ft/55m. It offers 10GBase-T 650MHz support for increased bandwidth, making it suitable for high-performance networking applications.

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