ACT Black 5 meter LSZH U/UTP CAT6 datacenter slimline patch cable snagless with RJ45 connectors

The ACT Black 5 meter LSZH U/UTP CAT6 patch cable is a slimline datacentre ethernet cable designed for high-speed data transmission in cabinet and rack environments. With a 5 m length, snagless RJ45 connectors and gold-plated contacts, it provides a compact connection option that reduces cable diameter (approximately 3.8 mm) compared with standard CAT6 patch cords to improve airflow and routing density in IT cabinets. The cable jacket uses low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) material for reduced toxic emissions in case of fire.

Advantages

The slim 3.8 mm diameter and lower bending radius allow denser cable routing and improved airflow inside racks. Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and snagless boots ensure reliable mating and reduced connector wear. The LSZH jacket increases safety in enclosed spaces by limiting smoke and halogen release. The U/UTP CAT6 construction supports up to CAT6 performance while occupying less space than standard 24 AWG patch cords.

Suitable for

• Datacentre and server cabinet patching
• High-density rack installations
• Horizontal and equipment-level connections up to 5 m
• Environments where LSZH cabling is required

Key specifications

• Product: Patch Cable ACT Black 5 meter LSZH U/UTP CAT6 (MPN DC9905, EAN 8716065404760)
• Length: 5 m
• Cable type: U/UTP CAT6 slimline (~3.8 mm diameter)
• Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45, snagless, gold-plated contacts
• Jacket: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Colour: Black

How to use

Route the patch cable between equipment ports or patch panels, avoiding sharp bends tighter than the specified bending radius. Insert the RJ45 plugs fully into compatible ethernet ports until the latch clicks to ensure a secure connection. For best signal performance, keep individual patch lengths within the recommended maximum permanent link length for 28 AWG-equivalent slim cables and minimize unnecessary cable loops.

Recommendations

ACT recommends reducing permanent link length compared with standard 24 AWG patchcords to compensate for the higher attenuation of slimmer conductors, and limiting PoE bundle sizes to a maximum of 24 cables to help limit temperature rise in PoE applications (per ANSI TSB-184-A guidance).