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Cable Leader

Cable Leader 5ft Cat6 Non-Booted Network Ethernet Cable Orange 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-JMJP-GW4P7

A 5 ft Cat6 UTP patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for dense patch panels, tested to 550 MHz and built from 24 AWG bare copper with gold-plated contacts

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Supports Gigabit Ethernet with 550 MHz tested bandwidth
  • Non-booted plug fits dense patch panels and improves airflow
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for drop-in upgrades
  • RoHS compliant with UL, cUL and ETL listings

Cat6 patch cable for dense installs

The Cable Leader 5ft Cat6 non-booted Ethernet cable provides a Gigabit wired link with 550MHz tested bandwidth, above the 250MHz category minimum. Its 24AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts ensure reliable signal integrity. The orange jacket aids visual identification in structured cabling. Backward compatibility with Cat5e allows a drop-in upgrade for existing runs.

Non-booted plug eases high-density management

Without a molded boot the RJ45 plug seats cleanly in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks, improving airflow and keeping cable runs tidy. The design supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10G over short distances while maintaining performance under sustained load. RoHS compliance and UL, cUL and ETL listings confirm safety standards for data-centre and server-room use.

Verify connector spacing and run length

Check that your patch panel or keystone jack spacing accommodates non-booted plugs without interference. Confirm the 5ft length suits the distance between devices; longer runs may require a different cable. Ensure connected hardware supports the desired Gigabit or 10G speeds, as the cable itself does not set the link rate.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG bare copper cable run hot or draw extra power during all-day PoE use?

The 24 AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated contacts keep resistance low, so the cable stays cool and adds negligible power loss even with continuous PoE loads.

What devices must I already have to use the RJ45 connectors on this patch cable?

You need equipment with standard 8P8C RJ45 ports — routers, switches, patch panels, keystone jacks, PCs or PoE devices — all of which accept the non-booted plugs directly.

Will the non-booted plugs seat properly in my older Cat5e patch panel and keystone jacks?

Yes, the cable is backward compatible with Cat5e; the slim non-booted design fits high-density Cat5e panels and jacks without blocking adjacent ports.

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