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Purple CAT5E patch cord, 3 ft, RJ45 plugs, unshielded twisted pair

ORTRONICS

ORTRONICS MC5E03-07 Clarity CAT5E Patch Cord 3 ft Purple

SKU CH-2SD5-JZT81

A 3-foot unshielded twisted-pair Cat5e patch cord with RJ45 connectors, ETL listed and RoHS conformant in purple

  • 3 ft length keeps desk runs tidy
  • RJ45 connectors on both ends plug straight in
  • Unshielded twisted pair design reduces crosstalk
  • ETL listed for verified safety compliance
  • RoHS conformant materials limit hazardous substances

Patch cord for short runs

The Ortronics Clarity CAT5E patch cord provides a three-foot RJ45-to-RJ45 link for connecting network devices at close range. Its unshielded twisted-pair construction meets ETL verification and RoHS conformance. The purple jacket helps identify the cable in dense patch panels. It suits home offices, small-business closets or temporary test setups where a short, compliant drop is required.

Signal quality over the full length

ETL verification confirms the cord meets Category 5e transmission requirements across its entire three-foot span, so crosstalk and return loss stay within spec even when the link is fully extended. The unshielded design keeps the cable flexible for routing around corners without degrading the balanced pair geometry. RoHS conformance means restricted substances are absent from the materials. Performance remains stable during sustained data transfers.

Replaces worn or mismatched CAT5E jumpers

This cord upgrades any damaged, non-compliant or incorrectly coloured three-foot CAT5E jumper in an existing installation. The jump is worth it when a cable fails certification, when colour-coding standards change or when a shorter run eliminates excess slack that blocks airflow. It does not serve runs that exceed the three-foot length or installations that require shielded cabling.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 3 ft purple CAT5E patch cord run hot or draw extra power when left connected all day?

It is a passive unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ45 connectors, so it generates no heat and draws no power during continuous use.

What equipment must already have RJ45 ports for this cord to work?

Any device with a standard RJ45 jack — such as a switch, router, patch panel or network card — will accept the connectors on both ends.

Will the ETL listed and RoHS conformant cable work reliably alongside older CAT5 or CAT3 patch cords in the same installation?

Yes, the cord meets CAT5E performance and safety standards, so it interoperates with legacy CAT5 and CAT3 cables in the same network.

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