Optical Cable Corp. PC6AU-B-0606 Cat6a Utp Patch Cable 6ft

Product Description

The OPTICAL CABLE CORP. PC6AU-B-0606 is a Cat6A UTP (unshielded twisted pair) patch cable finished in gray with a snag-reducing boot on each connector. Rated to the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard supported by Category 6A cabling, it provides reliable channel performance up to 500 MHz bandwidth. At 6 feet in length, it suits short horizontal runs between patch panels, switches, and end devices in structured cabling installations. Network technicians and low-voltage contractors install this cable in both commercial and residential data environments where a clean, manageable run is needed at the equipment rack or desktop level.

This patch cable is suited for use in data centers, server rooms, telecom closets, and general office or residential structured wiring applications. It connects network switches, routers, patch panels, and workstation NICs operating at 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit speeds. The 6-foot length covers typical short-haul equipment connections without excess slack. Low-voltage installers and IT infrastructure technicians will find it a practical fit for day-to-day patching work in 10GBase-T environments.

Key Features

• Cat6A UTP construction supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 500 MHz
• 6-foot length designed for short equipment-to-panel or device-to-switch runs
• Gray jacket provides visual cable management and lane identification in dense patch fields
• Snag-reducing boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during installation and repeated patching
• Unshielded twisted pair design requires no grounding, simplifying termination in standard structured cabling

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cable for use with standard RJ45 Cat6A-compliant ports in structured network cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians should install this cable in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius and do not cinch cable ties so tightly that the jacket deforms, as either condition degrades 10G performance. No special tools are required for patching; however, verify that both terminating ports are Cat6A-rated to maintain the channel rating. No power shutdown is required for standard patching, but follow site-specific safety procedures when working in live equipment racks.