Connect switches, routers, access points, IP cameras, and other RJ45 endpoints with a short Cat6 run that keeps nearby links orderly. This black 3 ft patch cable carries Ethernet traffic at up to 10 Gbps and supports up to 100 W Power over Ethernet under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4. Its unshielded twisted-pair construction uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors for flexible patching between equipment, wall outlets, and patch panels. Snagless RJ45 connectors help protect the locking tabs during moves and changes, while gold-plated contacts provide a reliable contact surface. A CM-rated PVC jacket suits general installations, and the cable has a 6.0 mm outside diameter. Fluke DSX-8000 Channel testing documents channel-level performance for structured cabling use. StarTech CAT6UTP3FTBK is the black 3 ft member of a cable range offered in multiple lengths and colors. Choose it where a longer patch lead would leave excess slack in a rack, desktop, network cabinet, or PoE endpoint connection. It is suited to gigabit and multi-gigabit Ethernet links that need Cat6 cabling, including short equipment interconnects carrying both network data and PoE power.