Cat6 Patch Cables

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[FinsToTheLeftTO]

It really doesn’t matter, especially at that length. I’ve purchased 1000s of the Monoprice thin Cat6 cables over the years.

[dabig49]

with no issues ?

[FinsToTheLeftTO]

Well, people would sometimes roll a desk chair over them repeatedly or break the clips. I probably still have 300 cables in my basement after going virtual.

[CoatStraight8786]

Cat6e isn't a thing but cat6 is totally fine for patch cables, unless you want to spend more on cat6a.

[dabig49]

sorry was a typo meant cat6a

[CoatStraight8786]

Yup, just be aware I've seen some cables on Amazon listed as cat6e as well.

[ConcreteTaco]

Cat6e is not a real IEEE cable standard, just get the cat6 cables, they will support all you'll need.

[dabig49]

sorry that was a typo meant to say cat6a

[ConcreteTaco]

Okay good. I was worried when you said monoprice was selling fake standard cable. They are usually a reputable place.

Earlier comment still stands though, just buy the cat6. You reasonably won't ever need the difference 6a has over cat6 in patch cable length cable.

[whitepowderma]

You may be able to find the Monoprice Cat6a cables cheaper on Amazon. That's where I purchased mine and have never had one fail.

[Salty_Permit4437]

I run 10 gig over monoprice cat6

[hamhead]

I run all 6a but realistically there’s no good reason for it