:Slim Category 6 patch cables feature a smaller OD jacket for space savings and better air flow in dense installation environments. All Slim Cat6 cables feature a rugged clear finger boot that protects the plug clip and are available in a variety of lengths and colors. 0.15in cable OD CM rated jacket Flexible: stranded 28 AWG UTP Flush boot design Protected RJ45 clip Superior bend radius Backwards compatible with CAT 5e or CAT 6 systems Slim CAT 6 28 AWG cable conforms to all performance standards and passes channel testing.