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Red Cat5e Ethernet patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 1ft length

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 102128 Cat5e Network Ethernet Cable 1ft Red

SKU CH-PF2Z-QDWDF

A 30 cm Cat5e patch cord with 24 AWG pure copper conductors, 350 MHz bandwidth and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.3048
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Reliable 350 MHz bandwidth for fast data transfer
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C standards
  • Gold-plated 50-micron contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector during frequent moves
  • Lifetime warranty included for long-term peace of mind

One-foot red Cat5e patch cord

This one-foot red Cat5e patch cord uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The 350MHz bandwidth supports Gigabit Ethernet in home, office and lab environments. Snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch during frequent moves.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, produces no audible noise and draws no electrical power. The stranded construction remains flexible after repeated bending. UL 444 and TIA-568-C compliance confirms the materials meet fire-safety requirements for in-wall runs.

Pure bare copper versus CCA

The conductors are 100 percent pure bare copper, not copper-clad aluminium, so the cable meets the electrical performance demanded by the standards above. Buyers who need shielded pairs, higher category ratings or longer lengths will need a different product.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102128
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 24AWG stranded Cat5e cable without damaging the 50µm gold-plated contacts?

Align each conductor to the T568A or T568B sequence, fully seat the wires so the jacket enters the connector, then crimp with a ratcheting tool; the snagless boot slides on afterward and protects the latch.

What maintenance or replacement will this 1 ft Cat5e patch cable need over its lifetime?

The stranded 24AWG pure bare copper conductors and 50µm gold contacts are rated for repeated flexing; inspect boots for cracks and replace the cable only if the latch breaks or continuity fails.

What limit appears first when this 350 MHz Cat5e cable runs sustained gigabit traffic?

The 1 ft length keeps attenuation well below the 100 m channel limit, so the 350 MHz bandwidth ceiling is reached before any distance-related signal loss.

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