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Red Cat5e crossover Ethernet cable, 1.524 m, snagless RJ45 connectors, stranded copper construction

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 141455 Cat5e Crossover Ethernet Cable 1.524 m Red

SKU CH-STWV-5K3X4

A 1.524 m red Cat5e crossover cable with 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated contacts for direct PC-to-PC links

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Overall length1.524
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresUsed to connect two PCs directly together, without using a h
  • Connect two PCs directly without a hub or switch
  • 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors for reliable signal
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion better than 10 µm
  • Red snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector latch
  • Pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire codes

Direct PC-to-PC Connection

This Cat5e crossover cable links two computers directly without a hub or switch. The 1.524 m red cable uses 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated contacts. It meets UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C requirements for communications wiring. Builders who need a standard patch cable for router or switch connections cannot use this crossover wiring.

Passive Cable Thermals

The cable draws no power and generates no heat or noise during operation. Signal integrity is rated to 350 MHz across the 100 % bare copper pairs. No active components mean there is no fan, no power adapter and no thermal load to manage in the rack or desk environment.

Snagless Boots and Compliance

Color-matched snagless strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 tabs from catching during installation or removal. The 50 µm contact plating exceeds the 10 µm found on many budget cables. Full UL 444 and TIA-568-C compliance confirms the pure bare copper construction rather than copper-clad aluminium.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name141455
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
Product colorRed

Questions about this item

How do I plug in the snagless RJ45 connectors on this 1.524 m red crossover cable without damaging the latch?

Press the snagless boot tab down while inserting the RJ45 plug until it clicks into the port; the boot protects the latch from catching on adjacent cables during removal.

What upkeep does the 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors with 50um gold plated contacts require over time?

No routine maintenance is needed; just keep the connectors clean and reseat them if corrosion appears on the gold contacts after years of use.

What is the first limit reached when this Cat5e 350 MHz UTP cable runs at full load continuously?

The Cat5e specification limits sustained data rates to 1 Gbps, so the 350 MHz bandwidth headroom will not be the bottleneck; the 1 Gbps ceiling is.

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