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Orange 5-foot Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 connectors, flat matte jacket, twisted-pair construction visible at ends

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 5ft Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable Orange 24AWG 350MHz

SKU CH-VY80-7FM06

5 ft orange Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for dense patch panels, 24 AWG bare copper tested to 350 MHz

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Gigabit Ethernet support tested to 350 MHz
  • Non-booted plug fits dense patch panels easily
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts
  • RoHS compliant and UL & ETL verified
  • Works with routers, switches, patch panels and PoE devices

Purpose-built patch cable

The Cable Leader 5ft Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable provides a Gigabit wired link using 24AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts. Tested to 350MHz, it meets the Cat5e standard for 1000BASE-T performance in structured cabling. The non-booted plug design allows easy seating in high-density patch panels and keystone jacks while improving airflow. Orange jacketing aids quick visual identification in server rooms and data centers.

Upgrade path

This cable replaces older Category 5 or lower-grade patch cords that cannot reliably support Gigabit speeds at 350MHz. The jump is worth it when existing runs show errors, when density demands a non-booted profile, or when colour-coded management becomes necessary. It does not deliver the 250MHz bandwidth of Cat6 or the 500MHz headroom of Cat6a, so installations planning 10Gbps backbones should specify higher categories.

Fit and alternatives

Installers working in crowded racks, patch panels or keystone walls benefit from the slim, non-booted connector and verified 350MHz margin. PoE device deployments gain reliable contact through gold-plated pins. Buyers who need shielded construction, outdoor-rated jackets, or 10Gbps-certified performance over 100m should look at other cable families.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

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

Yes, the non-booted design lets each plug seat fully in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks, improving airflow and keeping high-density runs tidy.

Do I need a special tool to terminate or connect this 24AWG bare copper cable?

No, the cable arrives with factory-terminated RJ45 plugs featuring 50-micron gold-plated contacts; just insert each plug until it clicks into the port.

When should I replace this Cat5e cable if it stays in a structured cabling install?

Replace it if the jacket is kinked, the clip snaps off, or connectors show corrosion; otherwise the bare copper conductors and gold-plated contacts are rated for the life of the installation.

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