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Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N204-S05-BL-LA 5 ft Cat6 left-angle network ethernet cable

SKU CH-5R39-HKGDE MPN N204-S05-BL-LA

A 5 ft Cat6 patch cable with a left-angle RJ45 plug for tight spaces and a slim profile that improves airflow

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45 (MALE)
  • Second connectorRJ45 (MALE) - LEFT ANGLE
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Gigabit LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps
  • Left-angle RJ45 fits tight wall-mounted ports
  • Over 38% slimmer than standard Cat6 cables
  • Easy routing around corners and crowded panels
  • Blue jacket for quick rack identification

Tight-space Cat6 patch cable

This five-foot Cat6 patch cable fits gigabit LAN links where a straight plug would hit a wall or a crowded panel. The left-angle RJ45 on one end bends the cable ninety degrees at the jack, so the run stays flat against the surface. Blue jacket colour lets technicians spot the link fast in a dense rack or workstation.

Slim profile and angled plug

At over thirty-eight percent slimmer than a standard Cat6 cable, the moulded UTP construction leaves more room for airflow in full racks. The reduced diameter also makes it easier to route around corners and through tight cable-management fingers without snagging. Both connectors are male RJ45, so the cable plugs directly into switch ports, patch panels or wall plates.

Unshielded Cat6 distance limit

Because the cable is unshielded twisted pair, it relies on the Cat6 standard for noise rejection rather than a foil or braid screen. Gigabit Ethernet is supported up to the standard channel length, but runs that approach the maximum distance may see more errors in electrically noisy environments. Builders who need shielded cable or longer certified runs should select a different product.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameN204-S05-BL-LA
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45 (MALE)
Second connectorRJ45 (MALE) - LEFT ANGLE
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the left-angle RJ45 connector or the slim Cat6 cable need replacement from repeated plugging or bending?

The left-angle RJ45 plug is moulded for strain relief, and the cable is over 38% slimmer than standard Cat6 to reduce bend stress in tight racks.

What limit appears first during sustained gigabit traffic on this 5 ft Cat6 run?

The cable is rated for up to 1 Gbps transmission, so the gigabit Ethernet link itself is the ceiling under continuous load.

Does the unshielded slim design generate extra heat or affect power-over-Ethernet delivery on a 5 ft run?

As an unshielded UTP patch cable it carries no active electronics, so it adds no heat and passes PoE power within standard Cat6 limits.

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