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Blue Belkin Cat 5e patch cable, 3 ft, RJ45 ends

Belkin

Belkin A3X126-03-BLU network ethernet cable 3 ft Cat 5e blue

SKU CH-7WSK-5PSPE MPN A3X126-03-BLU

Three-foot Cat 5e crossover patch cable with gold-plated RJ45 connectors for direct device links

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Reliable LAN links with Category 5e performance
  • 3 ft length keeps desktop runs tidy
  • Gold-plated RJ45 contacts deliver clean signal transmission
  • Crossover patch design connects PCs directly
  • Lifetime warranty backs lasting build quality

What This Cable Does

The Belkin A3X126-03-BLU is a Category 5e crossover patch cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends. It measures 3 ft and uses 50-micron gold-plated contacts for reliable signal transfer. The blue jacket identifies it quickly in a crowded patch panel or desk setup.

Who Should Buy It

This cable suits anyone linking two computers directly or connecting hub-to-hub without an intermediate switch. It is not for runs that exceed the 3 ft length supplied, nor for installations that require a straight-through pinout rather than a crossover configuration.

Deciding Specification

The crossover wiring is the single detail that determines whether this cable fits the job. If the connection demands a standard straight-through patch lead, this part will not work and a different cable must be chosen.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size216 × 152 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does this 3 ft patch cable generate any heat or noise when left connected all day?

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

What devices must I already have to use this Cat 5e crossover patch cable?

You need two network ports with RJ-45 sockets — such as two PCs, two Macs, or two hubs — that you want to link directly without a switch.

Will the gold-plated RJ-45 connectors on this cable mate reliably with the older RJ-45 ports on my existing equipment?

Yes, the 50-micron gold-plated contacts are sized to the standard RJ-45 specification and will seat securely in legacy ports.

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