The Cable Leader 6in Cat6 Slim Ethernet Cable (Mini LAN / RJ45 Network Patch Cable) delivers a reliable Gigabit wired connection in an ultra-slim white profile just 3.6 mm thick - built for tidy, high-density installs.
Made to the Cat6 standard, it supports Gigabit Ethernet at 250MHz and is fully backward compatible with Cat5e, so it drops into any RJ45 network without changing your existing equipment.
The slim 28AWG construction is the point: a thinner jacket means more cables fit per patch panel, bend radii stay tight behind desks and wall plates, and airflow improves in dense racks - keeping moves, adds and changes quick.
Each cable uses 28AWG stranded bare copper conductors arranged around a spline core in 4 twisted pairs, terminated with 8P8C RJ45 plugs featuring 50-micron gold-plated contacts for dependable, corrosion-resistant connections.
A transparent slim snagless boot shields the locking clip from snags during routing and re-patching, so dense bundles stay tidy. Use it with routers, network switches, patch panels, keystone jacks, desktop PCs, consoles and smart TVs.
Available across the C6116 family in multiple lengths and ten colors for easy port and zone labeling. RoHS compliant and UL & ETL Verified. Backed by the Cable Leader Lifetime Warranty.
Cable Comparison
Cat5e | 1 Gbps | 100 MHz | Basic home / office
Cat6 | 1 Gbps (10G short runs) | 250 MHz | Everyday gigabit, tidy installs
Cat6a | 10 Gbps to 100m | 500 MHz | 10G, data center, future-proof
FAQ
Q: What is a slim (mini) Ethernet cable for?
A: The thin 3.6 mm jacket saves space and improves airflow in high-density patch panels, wall plates and behind-desk runs.
Q: Does the slim design reduce performance?
A: No. It uses 28AWG bare copper to the Cat6 standard and still delivers Gigabit; the thinner jacket simply saves space. For very long full-load runs, standard-gauge cable is preferred.
Q: How fast is this cable?
A: Gigabit Ethernet on the Cat6 standard (250MHz), backward compatible with Cat5e.
Q: Is it good for patch panels and tidy installs?
A: Yes - the slim 3.6 mm jacket is designed for high-density patch panels, wall plates and clean behind-desk routing.
Q: Which length and color should I choose?
A: Pick length by run distance; the C6116 family offers multiple lengths in ten colors for easy port labeling.