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StarTech.com N6SPAT3MGR 3 m Cat6 Patch Cable, Shielded
The StarTech.com N6SPAT3MGR is a 3-meter grey Category 6 patch cable with a snagless design and shielding against electromagnetic interference.
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Overview of the StarTech N6SPAT3MGR 3 m Cat6 Patch Cable
The StarTech.com N6SPAT3MGR is a high‑performance, shielded Cat6 patch cable designed for demanding networking environments. With a length of exactly 3 meters, it offers the ideal balance between flexibility and reach for both office and data‑center applications.
Key Technical Specifications
- Category: Cat6 – supports up to 10/1000Base‑T(X) speeds with a maximum bandwidth of 500 MHz.
- Shielding: S‑FTP (Screened Foiled Twisted Pair) – each twisted pair is individually foiled and the entire cable is wrapped in an outer shield, providing superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk.
- Conductors: 26 AWG copper strands, stranded for enhanced flexibility while maintaining low resistance.
- Connectors: Male RJ‑45 on both ends, ensuring a secure and reliable connection to standard network equipment.
- Jacket: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – durable, flame‑retardant material that meets industry safety standards.
- Compliance: RoHS compliant – free from hazardous substances such as lead and mercury.
- Snagless Boot: Integrated to prevent cable damage during installation or removal.
Design Features That Enhance Performance
The combination of S‑FTP shielding and high‑quality copper conductors ensures that the cable delivers minimal signal loss over its entire length. The 26 AWG stranded wires provide a low resistance path, which is critical for maintaining data integrity at gigabit speeds.
Shielding Architecture
The S‑FTP construction consists of:
- Individual foil shields around each twisted pair to reduce crosstalk.
- An outer braided shield that blocks external electromagnetic interference.
- A PVC jacket that protects the internal layers from mechanical stress and environmental factors.
Stranded Conductor Benefits
Unlike solid conductors, stranded wires flex more easily, making this cable suitable for environments where cables are frequently moved or routed around corners. The 26 AWG size balances flexibility with low electrical resistance.
Ideal Use Cases
- Office Networks: Connect switches to workstations, printers, and VoIP phones in a clean, interference‑free manner.
- Data Centers: Link servers or storage arrays where high bandwidth and low latency are essential.
- Home Networking: Upgrade home routers or set up a gigabit backbone between rooms.
- Industrial Settings: Deploy in environments with significant electromagnetic noise, such as manufacturing floors.
Installation Tips
To maximize performance and longevity:
- Keep the cable away from power lines or heavy machinery that could introduce EMI.
- Avoid sharp bends; maintain a minimum bend radius of at least three times the cable diameter.
- Use the snagless boot to secure connections without damaging the jacket.
- Label each end for easy identification during maintenance.
Physical Dimensions and Handling
The cable measures 3 meters in length, with a diameter of approximately 10 mm. Its weight is around 150 grams, making it lightweight yet robust enough for frequent handling.
Compliance and Safety
Being RoHS compliant, the cable meets strict environmental regulations, ensuring that it contains no hazardous substances. The PVC jacket also provides flame retardancy, contributing to overall safety in both commercial and residential installations.
Conclusion
The StarTech.com N6SPAT3MGR 3 m Cat6 Patch Cable is engineered for users who demand reliable, high‑speed connectivity coupled with superior shielding. Its thoughtful construction—S‑FTP architecture, stranded copper conductors, and snagless boot—makes it a dependable choice across a wide range of networking scenarios.
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- Ethernet Cables |
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| Tags | Patch Lead Snagless Gigabit Network M Cat6 Patch Grey CAT 6 |
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| Brand | STARTECH.COM Startech.com is a brand that specializes in computer and electronic accessories. They offer a wide range of products, including adapters, cables, storage solutions, and more. |
| Model | STARTECH.COM N6SPAT3MGR |
| MPN | STARTECH.COM N6SPAT3MGR |
| ID | 10510406 |
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AWG wire size The American Wire Gauge (AWG) size of a conductor, expressed as an integer that indicates the wire’s diameter and cross‑sectional area. Lower numbers represent thicker wires with higher current capacity; higher numbers indicate thinner conductors suitable for lower currents or signal applications.
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26 |
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Cable colour The visual hue or combination of hues that a cable exhibits, expressed as common colour names such as "Black", "White" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the appearance of the cable for identification and aesthetic purposes.
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Gray |
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Cable length The linear distance that a cable covers, expressed with a length unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the total usable length of the cable for connecting devices.
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3 m |
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Cable rating The classification or category of a cable, indicating its technical specifications such as shielding type, conductor gauge, and intended use. It helps users identify the appropriate cable for their equipment and network requirements.
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CMG (CM) |
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Cable shielding The type of shielding applied to a cable or its connector, indicating whether the cable is shielded against electromagnetic interference and specifying common shielding configurations such as UTP, FTP, S-FTP, or unshielded. This attribute helps users identify compatibility with devices that require specific shielding levels.
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SF/UTP (S-FTP) |
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Cable standard The technical classification of a cable, such as Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7, or other industry‑defined standards. It indicates the cable’s performance characteristics and compatibility with networking equipment.
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Cat6 |
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Cabling technology The type of cable or connector technology used by the product, such as Ethernet standards (e.g., 10/100Base‑T, 1000BASE‑T, 10GBase‑T) or other networking cable types. It indicates the physical medium and protocol supported for data transmission.
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10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
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Conductor material The substance used for the electrical conductor in a cable or connector, such as copper, aluminum, or other conductive alloys. This attribute indicates the primary material that carries current and influences conductivity, durability, and cost.
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Copper |
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Conductor type The material or construction style of the cable’s conductors, such as stranded copper, solid copper, or other conductive materials. It indicates how the individual wires are arranged and what material they are made of, which affects flexibility, durability, and signal integrity.
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Stranded |
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Connector 1 The physical interface or port located at the first end of a cable or device, such as USB‑A, HDMI, RJ‑45, DisplayPort, Lightning, or other standard connectors. It identifies the shape, pin count and electrical characteristics that determine compatibility with cables, adapters or other components.
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RJ-45 |
| Connector gender | Male/Male |
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Frequency The operating frequency of a device or component, expressed in hertz (Hz). It represents the number of cycles per second that the product’s internal circuits or wireless radios can run and is useful for comparing performance across similar products.
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500 MHz |
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Jacket material The type of material used to construct the outer jacket or sheath of a product, such as PVC, LSZH, TPE, nylon, ABS, or combinations thereof. This attribute helps users understand durability, fire‑resistance, and suitability for specific applications.
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
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Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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220 mm |
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Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
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10 mm |
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Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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200 mm |
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RoHS compliance Indicates whether the product is manufactured in accordance with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, which limits the use of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.
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Yes |
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Snagless cable boot Indicates whether the cable includes a snag‑free boot that protects the connector from damage and wear. A value of "Yes" means a snagless boot is present; "No" means it is absent.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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150 g |

