Create short, dependable copper links between rack equipment, wall ports, patch panels, switches, and powered network endpoints. This 18-inch blue Cat6 UTP patch cable supports 10 Gbps Ethernet and up to 100 W PoE under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, making it suitable for compact connections to Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, LED signage, and other PoE devices. Its blue jacket provides visible cable identification where color coding is used to separate network paths. StarTech CAT6UTP18INBL uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors for consistent signaling in flexible patch-cable applications. Unshielded twisted-pair construction keeps the cable suited to standard RJ45 Ethernet infrastructure, while gold-plated RJ45 contacts support reliable connector contact. Snagless connector boots help protect the retaining tabs during installation and removal, particularly in dense patching areas where adjacent cable bundles can catch exposed tabs. The cable has a 6.0 mm outside diameter and a CM-rated PVC jacket for general-purpose in-wall and open-area installations where CM cabling is permitted. Fluke DSX-8000 Channel testing provides verification for channel performance. The fixed 18-inch length reduces excess slack when connecting equipment located within the same enclosure, at the same workstation, or immediately adjacent to a patch panel.