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Cable Leader

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

SKU CH-CMVN-2VQ00

A 7 ft orange Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density panels, 24 AWG bare copper, tested to 350 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Gigabit Ethernet support via Cat5e standard tested to 350MHz
  • Non-booted plug design fits dense patch panels and improves airflow
  • 24AWG bare copper conductors with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
  • Compatible with routers, switches, patch panels and PoE devices
  • RoHS compliant with UL and ETL verification

Product Identity

The Cable Leader 7ft Cat5e non-booted patch cable delivers a Gigabit Ethernet link in a compact orange form factor. Its RJ45 connectors use 50-micron gold-plated contacts on 24AWG bare copper conductors. The design targets installers working in structured cabling, data centres, server rooms and office patch panels where density is high.

Thermal and Power Profile

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and draws no power of its own. The unshielded twisted-pair construction and non-booted plugs leave maximum airflow around dense patch-panel ports. Signal integrity is maintained up to the tested 350MHz rating without active cooling or external supply.

Deciding Specification

The non-booted RJ45 plug is the feature that determines fit; it seats cleanly in tightly packed keystone jacks and high-density patch panels where booted cables would block adjacent ports. Buyers who need a protective boot over the connector tab should select a different cable style.

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 length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

How do I insert the non-booted RJ45 plugs into a crowded patch panel without snagging adjacent ports?

Align the latch tab downward, push the slim plug straight in until it clicks, then route the 24AWG cable alongside neighbours; the bootless design clears tight rows and improves airflow.

When should I replace this Cat5e patch cable in a PoE installation?

Replace it if the orange jacket shows cuts, the 50-micron gold contacts discolour, or link drops to 100 Mbps; Cat5e is rated for 1 Gbps at 350 MHz and PoE loads within spec.

What is the maximum run length before Gigabit speed degrades on this 350 MHz tested cable?

The Cat5e standard guarantees 1 Gbps up to 100 metres; this 7 ft patch cord adds negligible attenuation, so the 100 m channel limit remains the governing constraint.

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