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Short black Cat6 patch cable with exposed RJ45 clips, .5 ft, 24AWG stranded copper

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 113219 Cat6 network ethernet cable .5 ft black 24AWG 550MHz Zeroboot

SKU CH-ATH4-B5A2Z

A half-metre Cat6 patch cable built with 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors for 550 MHz bandwidth and a zero-boot design that speeds up dense rack connections

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.1524
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 5 ft length keeps patch panels tidy and organised
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 standards
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed Gigabit Ethernet links
  • ZeroBoot design removes clip covers for faster, easier connections
  • Stranded construction provides flexibility for tight rack routing

Ideal for dense patch panels

This Monoprice Cat6 cable measures .5 ft and uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors. It is built for IT and data center professionals who need short interconnects in tight rack spaces. The Zeroboot design omits protective clip covers so connectors seat and release quickly. Buyers who want longer runs or strain-relief boots should choose a different cable.

Build quality and daily handling

The cable meets UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards with 100% pure bare copper wire, not copper clad aluminum. Stranded conductors stay flexible for repeated re-patching in crowded cabinets. RJ45 plugs have no retaining-clip covers, reducing snag risk when cables are routed side by side. Black jacket colour helps identify links at a glance.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper construction generates no heat and draws no power during operation. No active components means completely silent performance in any environment. The 550MHz bandwidth rating supports high-frequency signalling without signal degradation. No cooling or power budget considerations are required for this cable.

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Price $4.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name113219
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

What bandwidth does the Cat6 cable support at 550 MHz?

The cable is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth, which supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds up to 1 Gbps and 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 55 metres in practice.

What clearance does the 0.5 foot Zeroboot cable need for patch-panel ports?

At 0.5 feet (0.1524 metres) long with no boot covers, it fits tight patch-panel rows and high-density switches where standard boots would block adjacent ports.

How do you seat the unshielded RJ45 plugs without the protective clip covers?

Push each RJ45 plug straight in until the retaining clip clicks audibly; the missing boot means you must verify the click by feel rather than relying on a cover to guide it.

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