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Red Cat5e non-booted Ethernet cable, 100 feet, RJ45 connectors, 24AWG bare copper

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable 100ft Red 24AWG

SKU CH-J16G-1RZ93

A 100 ft Cat5e UTP patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density patch panels, tested to 350 MHz and built with 24 AWG bare copper and 50-micron gold contacts

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length100 ft (30.5 m)
  • Supports Gigabit Ethernet with 350 MHz tested bandwidth
  • Non-booted plug fits dense patch panels and improves airflow
  • 24 AWG bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold contacts
  • 100 ft red UTP cable for structured cabling runs
  • RoHS compliant and UL & ETL verified for safety

High-density patch cable

This 100 ft Cat5e cable uses a non-booted RJ45 plug that seats cleanly in crowded patch panels and keystone jacks. The slim profile improves airflow and keeps high-density runs tidy. It is built for structured cabling, data centers, server rooms and offices. The red jacket aids quick visual identification in dense bundles.

Thermals and power

As a passive copper cable it draws no power and generates no heat or noise. The 24 AWG bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold-plated contacts maintain signal integrity across the full 100 ft run. Performance is tested to 350 MHz, supporting Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) without active cooling or external supply.

What the design changes

The non-booted connector removes the molded boot that blocks adjacent ports, so installers can pack panels tighter and trace cables faster. Four twisted pairs and UL/ETL verification with RoHS compliance suit PoE devices, routers, switches and PCs. Buyers who need shielded runs or 10 Gbps bandwidth should choose a higher-category cable.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length100 ft (30.5 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

How do I install this 100ft Cat5e cable into a high-density patch panel without damaging the non-booted RJ45 connectors?

Align each 8P8C plug straight into the keystone jack or patch panel port and push until the latch clicks; the non-booted design removes the molded boot so the plug seats fully in tight rows, but do not rock the connector sideways or the 50-micron gold contacts can bend.

What maintenance or replacement will this bare copper UTP cable need after long-term use in a data center?

The solid 24AWG bare copper conductors and gold-plated contacts do not degrade under normal indoor use; only replace the cable if the jacket is cut, a connector tab snaps off, or a certifier shows insertion-loss failures beyond the Cat5e 350MHz test limit.

What is the first performance limit I will hit when running sustained Gigabit traffic over the full 100ft length?

The Cat5e standard caps sustained throughput at 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) and the cable is verified to 350MHz, so bandwidth headroom runs out before distance or crosstalk becomes an issue at 100ft.

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