Black Box 2ft Connect CAT6 250-MHz Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable (Black)

Overview

The Black Box CAT6PC-002-BK is a 2-foot Category 6 Ethernet patch cable designed to deliver reliable Gigabit Ethernet performance with a verified bandwidth of 250 MHz. It is ideal for short connections where space is limited, such as linking switches to patch panels or connecting wall plates to workstations. The cable’s stranded 26 AWG copper conductors provide flexibility, making it easy to manage in tight spaces without compromising signal quality for applications like streaming video, VoIP, or Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Key features

• Supports Gigabit Ethernet and PoE with 250 MHz Category 6 performance for clear and consistent data transmission
• Compact 2-foot length helps maintain a neat and organized setup in racks, desktops, and patch panels
• Snagless molded boot protects the RJ-45 latch from damage when pulling through cable bundles or managers
• Flexible stranded 26 AWG copper conductors simplify moves, adds, and changes without cable damage
• Gold flash contacts resist corrosion to ensure a stable and clean connection over time
• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) design compatible with standard CAT6 jacks and panels commonly used in offices and small business networks
• Suitable for voice, data, video, and power delivery applications in both home and professional environments

Key specs

• Category: 6 (CAT6)
• Length: 2 feet
• Bandwidth: 250 MHz
• Conductor: 26 AWG stranded copper
• Connector type: RJ-45 with molded snagless boot
• Construction: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
• Contact plating: Gold flash

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable works seamlessly with standard CAT6 Ethernet ports found on switches, patch panels, wall plates, and network devices. Its unshielded twisted pair design ensures compatibility with most office and small business networking hardware, supporting high-speed data, voice, and video signals as well as PoE devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones.

Ideal uses and environments

The short length and flexible design make this cable a strong choice for environments where space is at a premium, such as crowded network racks, desktop setups, or compact home labs. It fits well in professional IT closets, classrooms, and small business networks where clean cable management and reliable Gigabit connections are essential. This cable is especially useful for quick patching tasks and short runs that require dependable performance without excess cable clutter.