This is a 18ft RJ-45 (male) to RJ-45 (male) purple straight shielded twisted pair PVC copper patch cable. The Cat6 cable is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet or other physical network layers. Cat6 standards specify performance of up to 250MHz. This PVC jacketed cable is best suited for LANs or SANs, and is recommended for connection between fiber patch panels, hubs, switches, media converters and routers. Shielded twisted pair patch cables are perfect for data centers, LANs and other short range network connections. Our patch cables are 100% compliant for all of your networking needs. Our products are guaranteed by federal law to not affect or void OEM warranties.