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Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable 25ft Blue 24AWG

SKU CH-8D8S-8WM18

A 25 ft Cat5e patch cable tested to 350 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet, with non-booted RJ45 plugs that fit dense panels and 24 AWG bare copper conductors

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)
  • Gigabit Ethernet ready with 350MHz tested Cat5e performance
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and improve airflow
  • 24AWG bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • 25ft blue UTP cable for structured cabling and PoE devices
  • RoHS compliant with UL and ETL verification

Cable Leader 25ft Cat5e Non-Booted Patch Cable

This 25-foot Cat5e Ethernet cable provides a wired Gigabit connection for structured cabling in offices, data centers and server rooms. It uses 24AWG bare copper conductors in four twisted pairs terminated with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The non-booted plug design fits high-density patch panels and keystone jacks where space is limited. It is tested to 350MHz and supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.

Sustained signal integrity on dense installs

The cable is verified to 350MHz, well above the 100MHz Cat5e baseline, giving headroom for continuous Gigabit throughput across the full 25-foot run. Bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold contacts maintain low resistance and resist oxidation over long-term use. The unshielded twisted-pair construction relies on pair geometry for crosstalk control in typical indoor environments. RoHS compliance and UL and ETL verification confirm consistent build quality for permanent infrastructure.

Non-booted plugs for tight panels and airflow

Without a molded boot, each RJ45 plug seats cleanly in crowded patch panels and keystone jacks, reducing insertion force and improving airflow around dense cable bundles. The 24AWG wire gauge keeps the cable flexible enough for tidy routing through cable managers and tray systems. Installers should verify that the non-booted latch engages fully in recessed ports, as some deep keystones expect a longer boot for positive retention. PoE devices are supported within standard power budgets.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 24AWG bare copper cable generate during continuous Gigabit Ethernet traffic?

Passive copper conductors produce negligible heat at Gigabit speeds; the 24AWG bare copper pairs and 50-micron gold-plated contacts are rated for continuous 1000BASE-T operation without active cooling.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports to use this Cat5e patch cable?

Any equipment with standard 8P8C RJ45 jacks — routers, switches, patch panels, keystone jacks, PCs or PoE devices — will accept the non-booted plugs directly.

Will the non-booted RJ45 plugs seat correctly in older keystone jacks and patch panels designed for booted cables?

Yes; the non-booted design is intentionally slimmer so it fits legacy high-density panels and keystones that have tight port spacing, while maintaining full 350 MHz Cat5e performance.

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