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StarTech C6CROSSOVER Gigabit Cat 6 Crossover Adapter
StarTech.com C6CROSSOVER RJ45 Cat 6 Gigabit crossover adapter. This entry identifies the documented model and does not claim that visually similar products share its pinout, protocol, capability, or host compatibility.
COMPATIBILITY WARNING: Verify the exact product model, host/device role, signal protocol, electrical requirements, and manual before connection. Connector fit alone does not prove compatibility.
Specifications
| Catalog subcategory | Network and fiber cables |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | StarTech.com C6CROSSOVER RJ45 Cat 6 Gigabit crossover adapter |
| Verified protocol / model information | Inline adapter intended to convert a Cat 6 Ethernet patch cable to crossover wiring for Gigabit Ethernet equipment, per manufacturer product identification. |
| Connector ends | RJ45 PATCH CABLE → CROSSOVER LINK; diagram is schematic, not a pinout map. |
Physical & electrical compatibility
Not a speed converter, switch, or Ethernet isolation device. It changes pair mapping; use only where both endpoint PHYs and the cable channel support the desired Ethernet category. Check port auto-MDI/MDIX and avoid stacking adapters or confusing it with PoE-rated couplers.
Archival & handling notes
Label as an inline crossover adapter and store with any paired patch lead. Record host port types when used; inspect RJ45 contacts and latch for damage before use.
Record provenance, condition, label photographs, exact full part number/revision, host system, and any test method/result. Preserve packaging and source documents with the cable when available.
Manufacturer & standards references
- StarTech — C6CROSSOVER Cat 6 Gigabit crossover adapterManufacturer identifies crossover use with Cat 6/Gigabit Ethernet.
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet working groupStandards source for Ethernet PHY and link operation; adapter only remaps pairs.
Manufacturer documentation applies to the cited model; standards references describe the protocol family. Where product revisions or device support vary, the exact manufacturer manual and host documentation take precedence.