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Short black Cat6 patch cable with snagless boots and gold RJ45 plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 7498 Cat6 network ethernet cable .5 ft Black 24AWG 550MHz UTP

SKU CH-CRYZ-G4CGR MPN 7498

A 0.5 ft Cat6 patch cable with 550 MHz bandwidth, 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.1524
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Short 0.5 ft length keeps patch panels tidy
  • Cat6 550 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector latch

run Cat6 patch lead

This 0.5 ft black Cat6 cable is built for tight rack or desk runs where every centimetre counts. It suits installers and home users who need a reliable Gigabit link without coiled slack. Stranded 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors keep the bend radius tight for patch panels and switch ports. The snagless boot protects the latch during frequent reconnects.

550 MHz UTP bandwidth ceiling

Unshielded twisted-pair construction limits noise immunity in dense cable trays or near power lines. The 550 MHz rating supports Cat6 performance up to the standard 100 m channel length, but this 0.5 ft segment is intended only as a patch cord, not a horizontal run. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50 µm resist oxidation better than the 10 µm found on budget cables. No shielding means the cable must rely on twist geometry alone for crosstalk control.

Snagless boots and pure copper build

Colour-matched strain-relief boots prevent the latch from catching on adjacent cables during moves. Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire-safety requirements that copper-clad aluminium cannot satisfy. The short 0.5 ft length reduces insertion loss but offers no reach for wall-to-wall or floor-to-floor links. Builders needing longer runs or shielded variants should select a different cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name107498
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size178 × 112 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 0.5 ft length or a longer Cat6 cable for my setup?

Choose the 0.5 ft cable only for very short connections such as linking a patch panel to a switch in the same rack; for any run between rooms or from a wall jack to a desk you will need a longer length.

What does the 550 MHz bandwidth mean for my actual network speed?

The 550 MHz rating shows the cable can carry the full Cat6 signal spectrum, supporting 1 Gbps Ethernet up to 100 metres and 10 Gbps up to 55 metres in a real installation.

Does the RJ45 connector with 50 µm gold contacts work with standard Cat6 ports?

Yes, the RJ45 plugs with 50 µm gold-plated contacts are fully compatible with standard Cat6 jacks and meet TIA-568-C wiring requirements.

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