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Yellow 3 ft Cat5e non-booted Ethernet cable with RJ45 plugs

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 3ft Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable Yellow 24AWG 350MHz

SKU CH-855X-ABRE0

A 3 ft yellow Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density panels, 24 AWG bare copper, tested to 350 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Gigabit Ethernet support from Cat5e rated 350MHz
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels easily
  • 24AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts
  • Works with routers switches and PoE devices
  • RoHS compliant and UL ETL verified

Cable Leader 3ft Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable

This Cable Leader patch cable provides a wired Gigabit Ethernet connection using the Cat5e standard tested to 350MHz. It is built for network administrators and installers who need reliable 1000BASE-T links in structured cabling environments. The 3ft length suits short runs inside racks, cabinets or between desktop equipment and wall ports.

Non-booted plug for high-density patch panels

The non-booted RJ45 design replaces standard booted cables that struggle to seat in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks. Removing the molded boot improves airflow and keeps cable management tidy in dense installations. The jump is worth it when port density is high and boot clearance prevents a solid connection or blocks adjacent ports.

Simple RJ45 insertion with gold-plated contacts

Installation requires only pushing each 8P8C plug into a compatible port until it clicks, with no tools needed for the 24AWG bare copper conductors. The 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over repeated mating cycles. What usually goes wrong is inserting the plug upside down or not fully seating the latch, which causes intermittent link failures.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

Will the 24 AWG non-booted RJ45 plugs fit side-by-side in a high-density patch panel?

Yes, the non-booted design removes the molded boot so each 8P8C plug seats fully in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks without blocking adjacent ports.

What is the most common mistake when terminating or seating this cable in a keystone jack?

Not pushing the RJ45 plug until it clicks; without a boot there is less tactile feedback, so verify the latch engages fully to avoid intermittent Gigabit links.

When should I replace this Cat5e patch cable in a structured cabling run?

Replace it if the 50-micron gold-plated contacts show corrosion, the 24 AWG bare copper conductors are kinked or the cable no longer passes a 350 MHz certification test.

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