What it is
The StarTech.com IN-CAT6-COUPLER-U1 is a white inline RJ45 coupler designed to connect two Cat6 Ethernet cables via female-to-female T568 connectors.
Who it's for
This coupler is suitable for anyone needing to extend or join existing Cat6 network cables without re-terminating connectors, useful for patching and troubleshooting in office or data centre environments.
Why it's good
It supports IEEE 802.3 standards including high-speed variants, maintaining signal integrity across the connection. Its polycarbonate housing ensures durability while compliance with sustainability standards is a plus.
When to choose it
Pick this coupler when you want a quick, reliable extension of Cat6 unshielded Ethernet cable runs without additional hardware. Confirm cable quality and length suitability before purchase.
Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Connector 2 | RJ-45 |
| Connector 1 | RJ-45 |
| Connector 2 gender | Female |
| Connector 1 gender | Female |
| Connector 2 form factor | Straight |
| Connector 1 form factor | Straight |
| Technical details | |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3bz |
| Product colour | White |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CE |
| Design | |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Product colour | White |
| Performance | |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Cable types supported | Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3bz |
| Product colour | White |
| Data transfer rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 15 - 65% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 15 mm |
| Height | 17 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 90 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package depth | 125 mm |
| Package weight | 104 g |
| Packaging content | |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 1000 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case width | 300 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 460 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 280 mm |
| Other features | |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3bz |
Please check with Creative Systems about compatibility with your current setup and available stock.