RS PRO Cat6 UTP Ethernet Cable – 500 mmIntroducing a range of Ethernet cables from RS PRO manufactured using Category 6 cables, commonly referred to as Cat6 Cable. They are electrical cables often used in office environments to link computers to a network hub, router or Ethernet switch. These RS PRO Cat6 patch cables are designed for both mechanical and electrical reliability, using quality materials. They deliver a patch cord solution offering high performance, with a design feature ’one style fits all’ cord application.Key FeaturesThey are unshielded twisted pairs (U/UTP), a popular type of cable consisting of two unshielded wires twisted around each other. Due to the cables being twisted together both cross-talk and system noise levels are reduced. These RS PRO Cat 6 patch leads are available in different lengths and colours, which makes the identification of the cable easy.ConstructionOur U/UTP ethernet cable is made up of 24 AWG copper internal conductors, Insulation (PE), and a PVC jacket which offers both kink protection and flexibility. The RJ45 connectors have gold plated pins that prevent corrosion all of which make the CAT6 cable compatible for speeds up to 10/100/1000 which is commonly referred to as Gigabit networking speeds.Features and BenefitsDual RJ-45 plug connectors with click lockHigh speed of data transmissionCable length: 500 mmPVC protective jacketAvailable Cable Outer Sheath Colours: Orange, Purple and WhiteSpecificationsRJ45 Connector: 8P8C, 2 fork gold plated contacts24 AWGU/UTPGender: Male to MaleCable Sheath: PVCApplicationsHome computingOffice computer networksTelecommunicationIT ServersWhy would you choose RS PRO for Cat6 cables?RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standardsthey’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.FAQsWhy would you need an RJ45 cable?RJ45 cables are high-performance essential accessories used when linking computers to a network hub, router, or telecommunication. They are also known as Ethernet Cables.How can I identify a Cat6 cable?A Cat6 cable can be identified through markings printed on the cable sheath displayed as ’Cat6’ or ’Category 6’ markings.