Tripp Lite N201-003-PU Cat6 Patch Cable 3 Feet

Product Description

The TRIPP LITE N201-003-PU is a Cat6 patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. Built with male RJ-45 connectors on both ends, this 3-foot cable supports Gigabit Ethernet and standard Cat6 bandwidth performance. The gray and purple jacket coloring allows for easy visual identification in dense patch panel environments, which helps technicians manage and trace runs quickly. Electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers, though IT professionals and network integrators frequently work with this cable in data closets, server rooms, and equipment racks.

This patch cable is suited for horizontal and equipment-room cabling applications where a short, managed run is needed between a patch panel and a switch, between a wall plate and a workstation, or between two active network devices. The 3-foot length keeps cable management clean in rack-mounted equipment bays. Its Cat6 rating makes it compatible with 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet applications and backward compatible with Cat5e infrastructure.

Key Features

• Cat6-rated construction supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10/100/1000BASE-T applications
• 3-foot length suited for short equipment-to-patch-panel or device-to-device runs
• Gray and purple jacket aids visual cable identification and color-coded organization in dense environments
• Male RJ-45 connectors on both ends for standard Ethernet termination
• Backward compatible with Cat5e cabling infrastructure

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6 patch cable compatible with RJ-45 ports on Ethernet switches, routers, patch panels, network interface cards, and wall jacks following TIA-568 wiring standards.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and IT installers typically deploy patch cables as part of structured cabling systems governed by TIA-568 standards. Power down or disconnect active equipment before swapping cables in live network panels when possible to avoid disruption. Avoid sharp bends or exceeding the minimum bend radius of the cable, as this can degrade signal performance. Ensure RJ-45 connectors are fully seated and latched at both termination points before testing the link.