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Orange Cat6 Ethernet patch cable, 7 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors, stranded UTP

CableMAX

CableMAX Cat6 7ft Orange Snagless Patch Cable 24AWG 550MHz UTP

SKU CH-R9BE-5AHYE

A 7 ft orange Cat6 patch cable with snagless boots, 24 AWG stranded UTP and 50 micron gold-plated staggered RJ45 connectors rated at 550 MHz

  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product colorOrange
  • Snagless boot protects the latch during frequent moves
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds over 7 ft
  • 50 µm gold-plated staggered pins reduce cross-talk
  • 24 AWG stranded UTP keeps the cable flexible
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 networks

What this cable is and who it fits

This is a seven-foot orange Cat6 patch cable with RJ45 male-to-male connectors on each end. It uses 24AWG stranded UTP construction rated at 550 MHz and is designed for 10/100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet links. The cable suits home-office desks, small-business racks or any installer who needs a short, colour-coded run between a router, switch, patch panel or wall outlet and a PC, printer or access point. It is not for buyers who need shielded cable, outdoor-rated jacket, plenum rating or lengths beyond seven feet.

Build quality and daily handling

The jacket carries a CM fire rating and meets TIA 568B wiring with ETL verification. Each connector has 50-micron gold-plated staggered pins in a two-row layout to limit cross-talk, and moulded bubble boots prevent the tabs from catching on neighbouring cables during moves or rack changes. Stranded conductors keep the cable flexible for frequent re-patching, while the snagless boots protect the latch through repeated insertions. The orange colour aids quick visual tracing in dense panels.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm that your devices use standard RJ45 ports and that a seven-foot reach covers the distance between them without tension. Ensure the existing infrastructure is Cat5e or higher so the link can negotiate Gigabit speeds; the cable is backward compatible with Category 5e and Category 5. Check that CM-rated cable satisfies local fire-code requirements for the intended pathway. No tool-less keystone termination is provided, so the cable is ready to plug in only.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorOrange
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45

Questions about this item

What bandwidth does the 550 MHz Cat6 rating actually support?

The 550 MHz rating supports 10/100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet speeds across the 7 ft length.

What physical clearance do the staggered RJ45 connectors and bubble boots need?

The moulded snagless boots add bulk around each RJ45 plug, so allow extra depth behind the port for the boot to seat without bending the cable sharply.

How do I seat the staggered-pin RJ45 plugs correctly?

Align the gold-plated staggered pins with the jack, push straight in until the boot clicks, and avoid angling the connector which can bend the delicate pin array.

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