Monoprice 114288 Cat6 Ethernet Cable 3 ft Gray 24AWG 550MHz Zeroboot

Cat6 cable for high-density patching

This 3 ft Category 6 patch cable uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth. It targets IT and data-centre professionals who need quick, tool-free connections in dense racks or patch panels. The grey jacket provides simple visual identification alongside other cable runs. The product carries model number 114288 and meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety requirements.

Verify port spacing and latch clearance

The ZEROboot design omits the protective boots that normally cover the RJ45 retaining clips, so confirm that adjacent ports have enough room for the exposed latches. Ensure your switches, routers or patch panels accept standard RJ45 plugs without the extra strain-relief bulk. Because the cable is only 0.9144 metres long, measure the exact distance between devices to avoid tension on the connectors.

Gold contacts and stranded construction for daily

Fifty-micron gold-plated contacts resist oxidation through repeated insertion cycles common in managed environments. Stranded 24 AWG conductors give the cable the flexibility needed for frequent re-patching without work-hardening. The unshielded twisted-pair build keeps the cable light and easy to route through cable managers, while the pure copper core maintains signal integrity up to the rated 550 MHz.