StarTech.com Advantage

StarTech.com products are designed for IT Professionals to meet their technical standards. Product quality, compatibility and reliability are ensured by our in-house and third-party labs.

Made with 100% stranded copper wire, StarTech.com cables are fully compliant with UL Safety Code 444 and meets the requirement for communications cables set by CCCA. Unlike other counterfeit cables that use copper clad aluminum (CCA) wire.

  • Rigorous physical and electrical testing to ensure high performance, compatibility, reliability, and durability
  • Each cable is individually tested (Fluke patch cord test) to measure worst case NEXT and RL
  • Third party certified (ETL verified) for maximum performance

Backed by 24-hour, five day-a-week, support from qualified Technical Advisors, our brand is trusted throughout the IT ecosystem and used by over 80% of Fortune 500 companies.

Product Overview

This Category 6 Molded Network Patch Cable supports error-free Multi Gigabit connections: 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps and 10Gbps (up to 160ft/55m). This high-performance cable offers reliable connectivity to all networking devices, such as Network Interface Cards (NIC), servers, routers, network attached storage (NAS), VoIP phones, PoE devices, etc.

The Molded RJ45 design is ideal for space optimized applications such as rackmount servers and patch panels. Strong molded boot (strain relief) securely joins the cable to the RJ45 connector, ensuring a reliable connection.

StarTech.com offers the widest selection of lengths and colors, to keep your business network and workstations connected.

High Performance CAT6 Ethernet Cable

Reliably Connect Your Ethernet Devices


  • Error-free Multi Gigabit support – 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps and 10Gbps (up to 55m), 10GBase-T
  • 650MHz support for increased bandwidth

100% Copper Cable, Ideal for Powering Your Devices Over Ethernet


Made with 100% bare copper wire, StarTech.com cables are fully compliant with, unlike other cables that use copper clad aluminum (CCA) wire.

  • Tested up to 100W continuous power throughput.
  • Complies with IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 standard.
  • Excellent heat dissipation over prolonged use.

Supports high power PoE for Laptops, IP TVs, Security Cameras, VoIP phones, NAS devices, etc.

Quality Construction


  • Molded RJ45 design, ideal for optimizing tight spaces in switches and wiring closets
  • Strong Molded Strain Relief with 40 mm (1.57”) bend radius adds flexibility and prevents damaging the cable
  • Gold plated (50 micron) connector contacts for improved signal integrity and reduced connector impedance.

Engineered for Professional Applications

Detailed Spec Drawings Available


StarTech.com makes it easy for you to integrate the CAT6 cable into your network by providing detailed technical specifications and engineering drawings.

Hassle-free Installation with Reliable Performance and Flexibility


  1. 1. 6.0 mm (0.23") OD, Flexible PVC-Free jacket with 100 mm (3.93") bend radius
  2. Flexible HD-PE insulation for reduced Intra-pair Crosstalk
  3. 1. Spline separator for reduced Inter-pair Crosstalk and improved heat dissipation for 100W PoE
  4. 24AWG (0.25mm2), 100% copper, stranded wire twisted pairs: U/UTP cable construction

Electrical Characteristics


  • ETL Verified for maximum performance
  • Cable Impedance: 100 ohms ± 22% at 250 MHz
  • Max. DC Resistance: 28.6 ohms per 1000 ft (305 m)
  • Pair to GND Capacitance: 330 pF per 328 ft (100 m)
  • Mutual Capacitance: 17.1 nF per 1000 ft (305 m)
  • Propagation Delay Skew: 45 ns per 328 ft (100 m)

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ETL Verified

Fluke Tested CAT6 Patch Cord