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Blue Cat5e Ethernet patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 3 ft length

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Cables To Go 15178 Cat5e network ethernet cable 3 ft blue

SKU CH-JR7W-JKBNH MPN 15178

Cat5e patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 3 ft blue PVC jacket, 24 AWG stranded copper, 50 micron gold-plated contacts, TIA/EIA verified for 350 MHz bandwidth

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ45 Male
  • Product typeNetwork Cable
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Snagless boot prevents cable damage during installation
  • Gold-plated 50 micron RJ45 connectors resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors provide flexibility in tight spaces
  • 350 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit ethernet and high-speed data
  • TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard ensures broad network compatibility

Cat5e patch cable for short runs

This 3 ft Cat5e patch cable uses 24 AWG stranded copper in a 4-pair UTP construction with 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors on each end. It is wired to the TIA/EIA 568B standard and rated for 350 MHz bandwidth, supporting fast ethernet and gigabit networks in blue PVC jacket.

Snagless boot and bonded pairs

The moulded snagless boot prevents the latch from catching during installation and adds strain relief at the connector. Bonded pair construction maintains consistent twist spacing up to the termination point, reducing impedance variation and structural return loss compared with standard 100 MHz cable.

Category 5e distance limit

Cat5e cabling is specified for a maximum channel length of 100 metres, so this 0.91 metre assembly is suited only for short patch connections between a device and a nearby switch or wall plate. It is not intended for longer horizontal runs that would require solid-conductor cable and full link certification.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name15178
Product typeNetwork Cable
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45 Male
Second connectorRJ45 Male
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size127 × 114 × 6 mm

Questions about this item

How often will the RJ45 connectors or PVC jacket need replacing on this Cat5e cable?

The 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors and PVC jacket are built for the cable's lifetime; no scheduled replacement is required unless physical damage occurs.

What is the first performance limit reached when this cable runs at its rated 350 MHz bandwidth?

The TIA/EIA Cat5e specification caps the cable at 350 MHz; sustained use at that frequency is the upper bound before signal integrity degrades.

Does the 24 AWG stranded copper construction generate noticeable heat during all-day PoE or data loads?

At 3 ft length with 24 AWG conductors, resistive heating is negligible; the cable remains cool to the touch under continuous operation.

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