- Description
- Specifications
2-Foot Cat6 Snagless Short Ethernet Cable with RJ-45 Connectors for Switch-to-Patch-Panel Runs, Rack Jumpers, and Tight Equipment Spacing
The C2G 2ft Cat6 Ethernet Cable (03981) is a 550MHz-rated unshielded twisted pair (UTP) patch cable with snagless molded boots and RJ-45 connectors that provides the shortest practical connection distance for rack-mounted equipment, patch panel jumpers, and side-by-side device connections where a standard 3-foot or 6-foot cable would create unnecessary slack. The 2-foot length keeps cable management clean in dense rack environments where every inch of excess cable adds to airflow obstruction and visual clutter.
Built with high-quality copper conductors and individually bonded pairs that maintain twist spacing to the termination point, this cable delivers full Cat6 performance at 550MHz with minimal Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) across the short 2-foot run. The black jacket blends into rack environments and follows the most common color convention for infrastructure and backbone connections, distinguishing these cables from color-coded VLAN or department-specific runs.
Where the C2G 2ft Cat6 Cable Fits
- Switch-to-patch-panel connections in network racks where the switch mounts directly adjacent to the patch panel and a 2-foot cable provides a direct, slack-free connection between ports, the snagless boots allow clean routing through horizontal cable managers, and the short length maximizes airflow by eliminating cable bulk
- Side-by-side device jumpers where routers, firewalls, switches, and management consoles connect to adjacent equipment on the same shelf or rack rail, the 2-foot reach handles direct port-to-port connections without excess cable, and the Cat6 rating supports full Gigabit and 10GBASE-T on these ultra-short runs
- Lab, test bench, and staging environments where equipment is temporarily connected for configuration or testing before deployment, the short cable keeps the workspace organized, the black color matches standard infrastructure conventions, and the snagless design allows rapid plug/unplug cycles without tab damage
What the C2G 2ft Cat6 Cable Delivers
- 2-Foot Cat6 550MHz Patch Cable: 2 feet of Cat6 UTP network cable with RJ-45 male connectors at both ends. Rated for 550MHz bandwidth supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet. Meets all TIA/EIA Cat6 performance standards.
- Snagless Molded Boot Design: Strain-relief boots at both ends with snagless covers that protect RJ-45 locking tabs from breakage. Critical for high-density rack environments where cables are packed tightly together.
- High-Quality Copper Construction: Bonded twisted pairs maintain precise twist spacing to the termination point, minimizing NEXT and structural return loss. Full signal integrity for Gigabit and 10G operation on short runs.
- Black Infrastructure Color: Standard black jacket for backbone and infrastructure connections. Blends into rack environments and distinguishes infrastructure cables from color-coded department or VLAN-specific runs.
- Lifetime Warranty: Backed by C2G lifetime warranty for long-term deployment across commercial, government, and institutional installations.
