Tripp Lite N201-005-BK Cat 6 Patch Cable Black 5 Ft

Product Description

The TRIPP LITE N201-005-BK is a Cat 6 patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. At 5 feet in length and finished in black, this cable provides a reliable copper Ethernet connection between network switches, patch panels, routers, and end devices. Cat 6 cabling supports Gigabit Ethernet and is backward compatible with Cat 5e infrastructure. Licensed low-voltage installers and IT infrastructure technicians commonly deploy this cable during new installations and equipment upgrades.

This patch cable is suited for use in telecommunications rooms, server racks, data closets, and workstation drops. The 5-foot length makes it practical for short runs between patch panels and switches, or from wall jacks to desktop equipment. Its black jacket allows for color-coded cable management practices in facilities that designate jacket color by network segment or function.

Key Features

• Cat 6 rated for Gigabit Ethernet performance
• 5-foot length suited for short rack and desktop runs
• Black jacket supports color-coded cable management
• Sold individually for flexible deployment quantities
• Backward compatible with Cat 5e patch panels and keystone jacks

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard patch cable for use with Cat 6 and Cat 5e patch panels, keystone jacks, switches, and network interface ports in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and IT cabling professionals typically install Cat 6 patch cables as part of structured cabling systems governed by TIA-568 standards. No tools are required for patch cable termination at RJ45 ports. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius, and do not cinch cable ties so tightly that the cable jacket deforms, as this degrades transmission performance.