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Short gray Cat5e patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 111208 Cat5e Patch Cable Gray 0.5ft

SKU CH-1Y5P-MMQJ5

A 0.5 ft Cat5e patch cable with 24 AWG pure copper conductors, 350 MHz bandwidth and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Product colorGray
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Lifetime warranty covers the cable for its full service life
  • 350 MHz bandwidth supports fast Ethernet and Gigabit speeds
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire-safety requirements
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch during repeated plugging

Ideal for tight patch panels

This Monoprice Cat5e patch cable measures 0.5ft and uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors. It is built for short rack-to-panel runs where excess slack would block airflow. The gray jacket and snagless strain-relief boots keep dense installations tidy and serviceable.

350MHz bandwidth under load

The cable is rated for 350MHz bandwidth and meets UL Code 444 plus TIA-568-C fire and safety standards. Pure bare copper construction avoids the signal degradation seen with copper-clad aluminium on sustained gigabit traffic. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50 microinches resist oxidation during long-term mating cycles.

Snagless boots simplify routing

Color-matched snagless boots prevent the latch from catching on adjacent cables when pulled through cable managers. The short-body RJ45 plugs fit high-density patch panels without blocking neighbouring ports. Stranded conductors tolerate repeated bending during moves, adds, and changes better than solid-core alternatives.

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name111208
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
Product colorGray

Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 ft cable generate any heat or electrical noise during continuous use?

No, the 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors carry data only and produce no measurable heat or electrical noise.

What devices must I already have to use this RJ45 patch cable?

Two devices with RJ45 Ethernet ports such as a router, switch, PC or NAS.

Will this Cat5e cable work with my older 10/100 Mbps network gear?

Yes, the 350 MHz bandwidth and TIA-568-C compliance make it fully backward compatible with 10/100 Mbps equipment.

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