Struggling with cramped racks and tangled wires? The StarTech.com CAT6 cable is a slim, snag-free patch cord that delivers reliable Gigabit speeds while fitting into tight spaces, keeping your network tidy and performing at its best.
StarTech.com CAT6 cable
Enjoy a smoother setup and dependable connections every day. The cable’s reduced thickness improves airflow, helping equipment stay cool, and the flexible, snagless design means you can pull it through narrow pathways without damage. It feels solid in your hand and reliable in operation, giving you confidence that your network will stay up and running.
Benefits of StarTech.com CAT6 cable
- Faster installation: slim profile and snagless clips let you route the cable quickly, saving time.
- Better cooling: thinner jacket allows airflow, reducing heat buildup in dense racks.
- Long-term reliability: gold-plated contacts resist corrosion, keeping signal quality stable.
- Safety compliance: LSZH jacket limits toxic smoke, protecting people and equipment.
- Lifetime support: StarTech.com offers a lifetime warranty and technical help, removing worry about future issues.
Key Features of a 2m CAT6 cable
- Cable length: 2m. Provides a convenient run for most rack-to-rack or workstation connections.
- Category: CAT 6. Meets full Category 6 standards for Gigabit Ethernet performance.
- Connector type: RJ-45 - male on both ends, compatible with standard network ports.
- Connector gender: Male. Ensures a secure, lock-in connection.
- Connector plating: Gold. Offers optimal conductivity and protects against oxidation.
- Jacket material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH). Reduces hazardous fumes in case of fire.
- Wire gauge: 28 AWG copper. Delivers consistent signal strength for demanding applications.
- Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair). Suitable for most indoor networking environments.
- Colour: Grey. Blends discreetly with typical data centre aesthetics.
- Compliance: ANSI/TIA-568-C.2. Guarantees the cable meets recognised industry standards.
Usages of a 2m CAT6 cable
This 2m CAT6 cable is ideal for data centre technicians, office IT staff, and home users who need a tidy, high-performance link between switches, servers, or workstations in confined spaces. Its slim, flexible build makes it perfect for patch panels, rack mounts, and tight conduit runs where standard cables would struggle.
Specifications
| Cable |
| Cable / Right Connector Gender |
Male |
| Cable / Category |
CAT 6 |
| Cable / Right Connector Type |
RJ-45 |
| Cable / Left Connector Gender |
Male |
| Cable / Left Connector Type |
RJ-45 |
| Cable / Network Cable Type |
Patch cable |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category |
Gray |
| Miscellaneous / Color |
Gray |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards |
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line |
Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity |
1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Cable Length |
2m |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty / Service & Support |
Limited lifetime warranty |
| Service & Support |
| Service & Support / Type |
Limited lifetime warranty |
| General |
| General / American Wire Gauge (AWG) |
28 |
| General / Color |
Gray |
| General / Cable Length |
2 m |
| General / Network Cable Type |
Patch cable - CAT 6 |
| General / Jacket Material |
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
| General / Features |
Snagless, slim, minimized Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Connector |
RJ-45 - male |
| Connectivity / Connector (Second End) |
RJ-45 - male |
| Summary Details |
| Cable length |
2 m |
| Cable standard |
Cat6 |
| Cable shielding |
U/UTP (UTP) |
| Connector 1 |
RJ-45 |
| Connector 2 |
RJ-45 |
| Connector contacts plating |
Gold |
| Product colour |
Grey |
