Black Box 4ft Slim-Net CAT6 Snagless Ethernet Cable (Blue)

The Black Box C6PC28-BL-04 is a Category 6 Ethernet patch cable built for network runs that have no room to spare. Its 28 AWG conductors fit inside a slim jacket, so the cable is almost half the thickness of a typical patch lead. That slimmer shape makes it easy to thread through crowded racks, keep switch ports visible, and let cooling air move freely in a data center or wiring closet.

Even with the lighter build, the cable meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 requirements for CAT6 and carries frequencies up to 250 MHz. In practical terms, it handles full-speed Gigabit Ethernet without introducing crosstalk or packet loss. The contacts are plated with 50 microns of gold to maintain a clean, low-resistance connection, and the unshielded twisted-pair construction keeps the cable flexible for tight bends behind equipment.

Each plug has a molded snagless boot that covers the release tab. This simple feature protects the latch when you pull cables through bundles or swap ports during maintenance, saving time and avoiding broken clips. The four-foot length is convenient for short patching tasks between adjacent devices, such as linking a top-of-rack switch to a patch panel or connecting desktop hardware to a wall jack.

Administrators working in high-density server rooms, technicians setting up temporary test benches, and home users who want a tidy network corner will all appreciate the space savings and dependable performance this blue patch cable provides.

• 28 AWG stranded conductors create a slim cable that is nearly half the diameter of standard patch leads
• Supports frequencies up to 250 MHz for reliable Gigabit Ethernet performance
• Complies with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 specifications
• 50-micron gold-plated contacts promote consistent signal transmission
• Molded snagless boots shield the latch and prevent connector damage
• Unshielded twisted pair with a CM-rated PVC jacket
• Length: 4 feet (approximately 1.2 meters)