Connect closely spaced Ethernet devices with a 9 in red Cat6 patch lead that carries 10 Gbps data traffic and up to 100 W of IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE. Stranded 24 AWG pure bare-copper conductors and UTP construction provide a flexible, short-run copper connection between RJ45-equipped equipment. This cable supports both network traffic and PoE power on the same link for compatible powered devices. Snagless RJ45 plugs protect the latch during frequent moves in crowded racks, wall enclosures, and desktop network setups. Gold-plated contacts provide a consistent mating surface, while the 6.0 mm outside diameter keeps cable management compact. The CM-rated PVC jacket is suitable for general installations, and the cable has passed Fluke DSX-8000 Channel testing. Use StarTech CAT6UTP9INRD to patch a PoE switch to an access point, IP camera, LED sign controller, or other powered endpoint when excess cable would obstruct the installation. This specific version combines a 9 in length with a red jacket for short links that benefit from visual cable identification. It retains Cat6 capability for links requiring more than Fast Ethernet or Gigabit-only patching.