Are these cables noticeably thinner than standard Cat6 Ethernet cables?
Yes. These 30 AWG slim cables are only 0.15 in (3.8 mm) thick—half the size of standard Cat6. They save space, improve airflow in server racks, and route easily around tight corners while supporting full 10G speeds.
Does this cable support Power over Ethernet?
Officially, no. TIA guidelines consider 30 AWG too thin for PoE. In our own internal testing, these cables worked well with PoE++ at lengths under 10 ft when the cables were not bundled together.
Are these cables shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP)?
These are U/UTP (unshielded) cables designed for standard home, office, and rack patching. If your setup requires grounded STP shielding for heavy industrial high-EMI environments, please select a shielded cable model.
Will the connector clips break when pulling through cable bundles?
No. Each cable features a durable snag-free molded boot with strain relief. The boot protects the RJ45 locking tab so you can safely pull cables through dense patch panels without snapping clips.
What maximum data speed and bandwidth do these cables support?
These Cat6 cables support data speeds up to 10 Gbps and operating frequencies up to 250 MHz in compliance with ISO/IEC 11801 standards. They deliver full Gigabit and 10G performance for switches, routers, and servers.
Technical Specifications
Are these cables noticeably thinner than standard Cat6 Ethernet cables?
Yes. These 30 AWG slim cables are only 0.15 in (3.8 mm) thick—half the size of standard Cat6. They save space, improve airflow in server racks, and route easily around tight corners while supporting full 10G speeds.
Does this cable support Power over Ethernet?
Officially, no. TIA guidelines consider 30 AWG too thin for PoE. In our own internal testing, these cables worked well with PoE++ at lengths under 10 ft when the cables were not bundled together.
Are these cables shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP)?
These are U/UTP (unshielded) cables designed for standard home, office, and rack patching. If your setup requires grounded STP shielding for heavy industrial high-EMI environments, please select a shielded cable model.
Will the connector clips break when pulling through cable bundles?
No. Each cable features a durable snag-free molded boot with strain relief. The boot protects the RJ45 locking tab so you can safely pull cables through dense patch panels without snapping clips.
What maximum data speed and bandwidth do these cables support?
These Cat6 cables support data speeds up to 10 Gbps and operating frequencies up to 250 MHz in compliance with ISO/IEC 11801 standards. They deliver full Gigabit and 10G performance for switches, routers, and servers.
Technical Specifications
| Cable Category | Cat6 Ethernet patch cable |
|---|---|
| Cable Construction | U/UTP unshielded twisted pair |
| Maximum Data Rate | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 250 MHz |
| Conductor Gauge | 30 AWG slim cable |
| Conductor Material | 100% pure bare copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Connector Type | RJ45 male to RJ45 male |
| Connector Design | Standard 8P8C |
| Contact Plating | 6 micro-inch gold-plated contacts |
| Cable Jacket | PVC CM-rated jacket |
| Cable Diameter | 0.149 in. / 3.8 mm |
| Wiring Compatibility | Color-coded for T568A and T568B wiring standards |
| Pack Quantities | Available in 5-, 10- and 24-packs |
| Available Variations | Lengths from 0.5 to 25 ft.; available in Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow, Grey and Bright Green |
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