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Monoprice Inc. 7506 network ethernet cable 0.5 ft White Cat6 550MHz 24AWG

SKU CH-SNSH-XY7ET MPN 7506

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

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.1524
  • Product colorWhite
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Short 0.5 ft length keeps tight spaces tidy
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports fast data rates
  • 24 AWG pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector tab

Ideal for tight patch-panel runs

This 0.5-foot Cat6 patch cable suits installers who need a short, white jumper between a switch and a patch panel or wall jack. The stranded 24AWG pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements, so the cord is approved for in-wall and plenum-adjacent use where copper-clad aluminium is not permitted.

Consistent throughput at 550 MHz

The 550 MHz bandwidth rating is verified across the full length, not just in a brief factory test, so sustained Gigabit Ethernet traffic maintains signal integrity without the drop-offs seen on lower-spec cables. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50 microns resist oxidation over years of mating cycles, keeping insertion loss stable even after repeated re-patching.

Low heat, silent operation

With no active components the cable generates no measurable heat and adds zero acoustic noise to the rack. The 24AWG stranded construction keeps DC resistance low, so power-over-Ethernet current flows without noticeable voltage drop or conductor warming. The snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch during dense cable management.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name107506
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorWhite
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 51 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 ft Cat6 cable generate any noticeable heat or signal loss when running continuously?

The 24AWG pure bare copper conductors and 550MHz bandwidth keep resistance low, so the short 0.5 ft run stays cool and maintains full Gigabit throughput all day.

What equipment must I already have to use this RJ45 patch cable?

You need two devices with standard RJ45 Ethernet ports — such as a router, switch, PC or NAS — because the cable terminates in male RJ45 plugs on both ends.

Will this Cat6 cable work reliably with my older Cat5e wall jacks and 100 Mbps switch?

Yes, the Cat6 cable is backward compatible; it will negotiate down to 100 Mbps on your existing switch and fit the Cat5e jacks without any adapter.

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