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Blue Cat6 Ethernet patch cable 0.5 ft with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 7499 Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable 0.5 ft Blue 24AWG 550MHz UTP

SKU CH-7JPD-PTPMP MPN 7499

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

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

run Cat6 patch cable

This half-metre Cat6 patch cable uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. It is rated for 550 MHz bandwidth and built to UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements. The blue jacket carries snagless strain-relief boots for tidy rack or desk runs.

Replaces longer or CCA cables

Swapping a longer cable for this 0.5 ft length reduces slack and signal loss in dense patch panels or between a switch and a nearby device. The pure copper construction avoids the higher attenuation of copper-clad aluminium alternatives. The jump is worthwhile when cable management and maximum headroom matter more than reach.

Limited to very short links

At half a metre this cable cannot span wall outlets, floor-to-rack drops or any distance beyond adjacent ports. It also lacks shielding so it is not suited for high-EMI environments where FTP or STP would be required. Buyers needing longer runs or shielded performance should select a different cable.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name107499
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size1041 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 24AWG stranded conductors and snagless boots fit a standard RJ45 keystone jack?

Yes, the 24AWG stranded pure bare copper wires terminate in standard RJ45 plugs with 50µm gold-plated contacts, and the colour-matched snagless strain-relief boots are sized for regular keystone ports.

What is the most common mistake when plugging this 0.5 ft patch cable into a switch port?

Pushing the connector in until the tab clicks without holding the boot, which can bend the latch; hold the snagless boot while inserting so the tab seats fully.

How often should I replace this Cat6 cable with 550MHz bandwidth?

The pure bare copper conductors and 50µm gold contacts are built for long-term use; replace only if the boot tears, the latch breaks, or a tester shows continuity loss.

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