Carry 10 Gbps Ethernet and up to 100 W of PoE with a compact 5 ft Cat6 patch lead for short equipment-to-network connections. StarTech CAT6UTP5FTBK uses unshielded twisted-pair, 24 AWG stranded pure bare-copper conductors to connect networked equipment through standard RJ45 interfaces. Its black jacket helps distinguish a cable path in color-organized racks, desks, wall enclosures, and AV installations. The cable supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE for powered endpoints such as wireless access points, IP cameras, LED signage, and other Ethernet-connected devices. A 6.0 mm outside diameter and CM-rated PVC jacket suit general-purpose indoor cabling runs. Gold-plated RJ45 contacts maintain the connection interface, while snagless connector boots help prevent the latch from catching during cable routing or removal. This specific option is the 5 ft black member of a Cat6 cable range offered in multiple lengths and colors. The short length is suited to patching a switch to a nearby endpoint, linking equipment within a rack, or connecting a desk device to a wall outlet without excess cable slack. Fluke DSX-8000 Channel testing provides a documented channel-test attribute for the cable.