Connect switches, workstations, access points, IP cameras, LED signage, and other RJ45 network equipment over a short 5 ft copper patch run. The StarTech CAT6UTP5FTBL supports 10 Gbps Ethernet and up to 100 W Power over Ethernet under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, allowing one cable to carry network traffic and power to compatible PoE endpoints. The cable uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors in an unshielded twisted-pair construction. Its snagless RJ45 connectors help protect the retaining tabs during routine patching, while gold-plated contacts support consistent connector contact. A 6.0 mm outer diameter and CM-rated PVC jacket make it suited to general indoor installations where a flexible patch cable is needed between nearby equipment. Within the Cat6 patch-cable range, this version is defined by its 5 ft length and blue jacket color. That short length helps keep rack, desk, wall-plate, and endpoint connections orderly where longer patch leads would leave excess slack. Fluke DSX-8000 Channel testing provides a documented channel-test basis for the cable's network performance.