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Gray 7 ft Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs, flat flexible jacket

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable 7ft Gray 24AWG 350MHz

SKU CH-SCEM-X523F

A 7-foot Cat5e patch cable tested to 350 MHz with non-booted RJ45 plugs for dense patch-panel installs

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Supports 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet tested to 350 MHz bandwidth
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and keystone jacks easily
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50 micron gold contacts ensures signal integrity
  • UL and ETL verified RoHS compliant for safe structured cabling
  • Cost effective 7 ft gray cable for data centers and offices

Gray 7ft Cat5e patch cable

This 7-foot gray Cat5e cable provides a Gigabit Ethernet link for routers, switches, patch panels, keystone jacks, PCs and PoE devices. It uses 24AWG bare copper conductors in four twisted pairs terminated with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The cable is tested to 350MHz and meets the Cat5e standard for 1000BASE-T performance. It suits structured cabling, data centers, server rooms and office installations.

Non-booted plug for dense installs

The non-booted plug design removes the molded boot so the connector seats easily in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks. This improves airflow around dense cable runs and keeps high-density layouts tidy. The slim profile is the key advantage when space between ports is limited. Buyers who need strain-relief boots for frequent unplugging or cable pulls should choose a different style.

Simple push-in installation

Installation is a straightforward push of each RJ45 plug into the port until it clicks; no tools or software are required. The bare copper conductors and gold-plated contacts maintain signal integrity when seated correctly. The main risk is incomplete insertion in very tight panels, which can leave the link unstable. Verifying the click on both ends avoids this issue.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorGray
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

Will the RJ45 plugs or gold-plated contacts need replacement after repeated insertions in a patch panel?

The 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and wear, and the non-booted design reduces latch stress, so the plugs typically last the life of the installation without replacement.

What bandwidth ceiling limits sustained 1 Gbps throughput on this 350 MHz tested cable?

The Cat5e standard caps sustained throughput at 1 Gbps, and the 350 MHz test margin provides headroom above the 100 MHz requirement, so the 1 Gbps link speed is the practical limit.

Does the unshielded 24 AWG bare copper construction run hot or draw extra power in a full-day PoE deployment?

The UTP 24 AWG bare copper pairs carry PoE efficiently with minimal resistive heating, and the non-booted plugs improve airflow in dense racks, keeping temperature and power draw negligible.

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