Connect patch panels, switches, PoE injectors, access points, IP cameras, LED signage, and other nearby Ethernet endpoints with a short 18 inch copper link. StarTech CAT6UTP18INWH supports 10 Gbps Ethernet and IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE up to 100 W, allowing one Cat6 connection to carry both network traffic and power where compatible PoE equipment is used. The cable uses 24 AWG stranded, pure bare copper UTP conductors for flexible patching between equipment in a rack, cabinet, work area, or wall-mounted network installation. Snagless RJ45 connectors help protect the plug latch during routing and servicing, while gold-plated contacts support consistent connector contact. Its 6.0 mm outside diameter keeps the cable compact for short interconnects. A white CM-rated PVC jacket supports general-purpose installation environments. This specific cable length is suited to reducing excess slack between adjacent devices rather than making long horizontal runs. Channel testing with a Fluke DSX-8000 provides a documented test basis for the cable’s Cat6 channel performance, while the white finish helps maintain color-based cable identification practices.