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Purple slim Cat6 ethernet cable, 5 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors

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Cables To Go 01182 Cat6 network ethernet cable 5 ft Purple

SKU CH-50PV-K8VHS MPN 01182

Cat6 slim patch cable with 36% thinner 28AWG construction, snagless RJ-45 connectors and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 compliance

  • Cable category6
  • First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cable
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorPurple
  • Slim 28 AWG build fits tight spaces
  • 36 % thinner than standard Cat5e for easier routing
  • Snagless RJ-45 tabs prevent latch damage during moves
  • Meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 patch-cord performance specs
  • 5 ft purple cable simplifies colour-coded network runs

Cat6 slim patch cable

This 5 ft Category 6 patch cable uses a 28 AWG unshielded construction that reduces diameter by 36 percent compared with standard Cat5e cables. The purple jacket makes it easy to identify in dense cable runs. Snagless RJ-45 connectors on both ends protect the locking tabs during installation. It meets the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 standard for patch cord performance.

Replaces bulkier Cat5e or Cat6 cables

The slimmer profile fits tight pathways behind desks, inside cable trays and through crowded patch panels where thicker cables would not route cleanly. Upgrading is worthwhile when existing cables block airflow or make future changes difficult. The Cat6 rating supports gigabit speeds over the full 5 ft length without the stiffness of heavier gauge wire.

Fits standard RJ-45 ports on routers.

No special adapters or tools are required; the connectors seat in any 8P8C jack. The reduced diameter frees space in cable managers and leaves room for additional runs in the same tray. Unshielded construction keeps the cable light and flexible for short desktop or rack connections.

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name01182
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cable
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Second connector1 x RJ-45 Male
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size114 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 28AWG slim profile fit through tight cable management channels?

The 36% diameter reduction versus standard Cat5e lets the 28AWG cable route through narrow ducts and crowded panels with ease.

How do I avoid damaging the snagless tabs when plugging the RJ-45 connectors?

Press the connector straight in until the latch clicks; pulling at an angle bends the protective boot and defeats the snagless design.

When should I replace this patch cord to maintain Cat6 performance?

Replace it if the jacket shows kinks, the latch fails to lock, or after any crush damage that could alter the 28AWG conductor spacing.

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