StarTech Cables

Tested Network, Video, and Data Cables for Every Run

StarTech cables span Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-A, USB-C, and power cord categories, all built with verified conductors and strain-relief connectors designed for dependable performance in structured cabling, AV installations, and workstation hookups. The full lineup is available across the StarTech product ecosystem, and every model fits within the broader cables category alongside options from other leading manufacturers.

StarTech Cables for Every Environment

• Structured cabling installations — Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a patch cables in color-coded options with snagless boots for organized switch-to-patch-panel runs in high-density racks
• Monitor and projector connections — HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 video cables for 4K and multi-monitor workstation setups where signal integrity matters
• Laptop and peripheral hookups — USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3/4 data cables for connecting drives, printers, and docking stations at USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds
• Server room power distribution — IEC C13, C14, C19, and C20 power cords in standard and locking configurations for rack-mounted equipment and PDU connections
• Bulk fleet standardization — consistent quality and per-cable testing across every SKU for IT departments deploying hundreds of identical cables across offices

Choosing the Right StarTech Cable

StarTech organizes its cable catalog by interface standard, and matching the right cable to your application comes down to bandwidth, distance, and connector type. Network cables range from Cat5e (Gigabit, 100 m) through Cat6 (10 Gbps, 55 m) to Cat6a (10 Gbps, 100 m) in shielded and unshielded variants. Video cables cover HDMI for universal display connections and DisplayPort for daisy-chained multi-monitor workstations. USB cables span USB 2.0 through USB 3.2 Gen 2 in both A-to-B and C-to-C configurations.

Network Cables: Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6a

Cat5e handles Gigabit Ethernet at up to 100 meters and works for most office runs and PoE device connections. Cat6 adds 10 Gigabit support up to 55 meters with better crosstalk shielding, making it the standard choice for new switch uplinks and backbone segments. Cat6a extends 10 Gigabit to the full 100-meter distance with augmented shielding, the right pick for new installations where you want headroom for future bandwidth demands without re-pulling cable.

Video Cables: HDMI vs DisplayPort

HDMI is the universal connector across monitors, TVs, projectors, and media players. DisplayPort supports higher refresh rates, MST daisy-chaining, and adaptive sync, making it the better fit for multi-monitor workstations and high-refresh design setups. For 4K at 60 Hz, either standard works. For 4K at 144 Hz or higher, use DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1.

Complete Your StarTech Setup

• StarTech Adapters — convert between cable interfaces when source and display ports do not match
• StarTech Docking Stations — single-cable laptop connectivity that consolidates display, USB, and Ethernet ports
• StarTech Server & Rack Accessories — cable management panels, blanking panels, and rack shelves for organized runs
• Ethernet Switches — the managed and unmanaged switches your patch cables plug into
• Monitors — VESA-compatible displays for your HDMI and DisplayPort cables