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Red Cat6 ethernet patch cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 2311 network ethernet cable Cat6 14ft Red 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-88XG-YAVN9 MPN 2311

Cat6 patch cable with 550MHz bandwidth, 24AWG pure copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated contacts for reliable gigabit networking

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length4.2672
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire safety codes
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed Gigabit Ethernet performance
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch during frequent plugging and unplugging
  • Stranded 24 AWG wires provide flexibility for tight routing behind desks or racks

Cat6 cable for home and office networks

This 14ft red Cat6 patch cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 50m gold plated contacts. It is built to 550MHz bandwidth and meets UL Code 444 plus TIA-568-C requirements. Snagless strain relief boots protect the RJ45 connectors during frequent moves.

Consistent throughput on longer runs

The pure bare copper wire avoids the signal loss seen with copper clad aluminium alternatives, keeping gigabit speeds stable across the full length. Gold plating at 50m resists oxidation better than thinner 10m coatings, so contact resistance stays low after many insertion cycles.

Replaces worn Cat5e or shorter Cat6 leads

Upgrade when existing cables limit throughput or lack snagless boots for dense patch panels. The 14ft reach suits desk-to-wall or rack-to-rack links without excess slack. Buyers needing runs beyond 14ft or shielded construction for high-EMI environments should look elsewhere.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102311
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size135 × 127 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 550 MHz Cat6 cable generate any heat or draw extra power during continuous 24/7 use?

No — a passive copper patch cord carries only the signal current from connected devices and produces no measurable heat or power draw of its own.

What devices or ports must I already have for this RJ45 patch cord to work?

Any two Gigabit Ethernet ports with standard RJ45 jacks — router, switch, PC, NAS, console, or similar — will accept the 24 AWG stranded copper plugs directly.

Will this 14 ft Cat6 cable work reliably with older 10/100 Mbps equipment I still use?

Yes — Cat6 is fully backward compatible, so the 550 MHz bandwidth and pure bare copper conductors negotiate down to 100 MHz Cat5e or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet without configuration.

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