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Short red Cat 5e Ethernet cable with RJ45 plugs on both ends

Belkin

Belkin A3L791-01-RED Cat 5e network ethernet cable 1 ft red

SKU CH-MFQD-8YSYH MPN A3L791-01-RED

A 1 ft red Category 5e patch cable with RJ-45 connectors for wired network links

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ-45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • Cat 5e rating meets EIA/TIA-568 standards for dependable data transmission
  • Copper conductors deliver consistent signal quality over short runs
  • Unshielded design keeps the cable light and easy to route in tight spaces
  • 1 ft length reduces excess slack for a cleaner desk or patch panel
  • Red jacket allows quick colour coding in multi-cable installations

Ideal for short patch links

This Belkin Cat 5e patch cable measures one foot and terminates in RJ-45 male connectors at both ends. The red jacket makes it easy to identify in dense patch panels or behind desks. It is built for indoor connections between a switch, router or wall outlet and a single device. Installers who need a tidy, fixed-length link will find the length convenient.

Consistent throughput on long runs

The copper conductors meet EIA/TIA-568 Category 5e requirements, supporting Gigabit Ethernet speeds across the full one-foot span. Because the cable is unshielded, it remains flexible for routing around tight corners without kinking. Performance stays stable during sustained data transfers such as large file copies or streaming workloads. No signal degradation occurs over this short distance.

Replaces longer or mismatched cords

Use this cable to eliminate excess slack when a standard three-foot or five-foot lead leaves coils that block airflow or snag on equipment. It upgrades installations where a damaged or mis-coloured patch cord causes confusion during troubleshooting. The jump is worth it whenever a precise one-foot reach improves cable management and traceability. Builders who need a different length or shielded construction should select another model.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L791-01-RED
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ-45 Male
Second connectorRJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size127 × 83 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the 1 ft Cat 5e cable generate when running all day?

The cable is passive copper with no active components, so it produces no heat and makes no noise during continuous use.

What devices must I already have to use the RJ-45 male connectors on this cable?

You need two devices with RJ-45 Ethernet ports — such as a router, switch, PC or NAS — to plug each end into.

Will this Cat 5e cable work reliably alongside older Cat 5 patch leads in the same network?

Yes, it meets the EIA/TIA-568 Category 5e standard and is fully backward compatible with existing Cat 5 installations.

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