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Black Cat5e Ethernet patch cable 25 feet long with RJ45 connectors no boot covers

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 114262 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 25 ft Black Stranded 24AWG 350MHz UTP Zeroboot Series

SKU CH-5P3Q-QPT9M

A 25‑foot Cat5e UTP patch cable with 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors, 350 MHz bandwidth and zeroboot RJ45 plugs for quick connections

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7.62
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e Ethernet cable
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet fire-safety codes
  • Stranded 24 AWG wires stay flexible in tight runs
  • 350 MHz bandwidth handles gigabit speeds reliably
  • Gold-plated 50 µm contacts resist corrosion over time
  • Zero-boot plugs remove clip covers for faster connects

Ready-to-install Cat5e patch cable

This 25 ft black cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors in an unshielded twisted pair construction. It is rated for 350MHz bandwidth and terminated with RJ45 plugs featuring 50µm gold plated contacts. The Zeroboot design omits protective clip covers for faster connections in dense panels.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, produces no audible noise and draws no electrical power during operation. Signal integrity is maintained by the 350MHz bandwidth specification across the 7.62 m length. No active components or cooling are required.

Zeroboot plug and stranded flexibility

The stranded conductors make the cable more pliable than solid-core alternatives, easing routing through cabinets and around corners. Removing the protective clip covers allows quick insertion and removal in high-density patch panels where adjacent ports limit finger access. The pure bare copper construction meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire safety requirements.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name114262
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I install this 25 ft Cat5e cable without the protective plug retaining clip covers?

Push each RJ45 connector straight into the port until it clicks; the Zeroboot design has no clip covers to remove, so the latch engages directly — just ensure the tab faces down on most jacks to avoid bending it.

What maintenance will the 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; inspect the RJ45 contacts for dust or bent pins occasionally, and replace the cable only if the jacket is kinked, the latch snaps off, or connectivity drops.

At what point does the 350MHz bandwidth limit show up during sustained gigabit traffic?

The 350MHz rating exceeds Cat5e's 100MHz spec, so the cable itself will not be the bottleneck; sustained gigabit throughput is limited by the connected switch or NIC, not by this cable.

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