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Black Box Cat5 RJ45 modular plug, clear plastic body, gold contacts

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation FMTP5U-SLD network ethernet cable

SKU CH-36WX-0K8EG MPN FMTP5U-SLD

An RJ-45 Cat.5 modular plug certified to TIA/EIA-568-B for solid-conductor network cables

  • RJ-45 male plug connects network devices
  • TIA/EIA-568-B standard ensures reliable Cat.5 performance
  • Modular design simplifies cable termination tasks
  • New condition guarantees factory-fresh quality

RJ-45 connector for Cat 5 wiring

This modular plug terminates a single RJ-45 male connection for Category 5 network cabling. It suits installers and network technicians who need to field-terminate solid or stranded conductors on site. The component meets TIA/EIA-568-B standards for structured wiring systems. Buyers requiring shielded connectors or Category 6 performance should select a different part.

Standards compliance and installation

The plug conforms to the 568 pin-out specification defined by TIA/EIA-568-B for consistent signal integrity. No active electronics or power draw are involved, so thermals and noise are not applicable. The passive design adds negligible resistance to the link budget. Tooling for crimp termination is required but not included.

Highlights

  • RJ-45 male plug connects network devices
  • TIA/EIA-568-B standard ensures reliable Cat.5 performance
  • Modular design simplifies cable termination tasks
  • New condition guarantees factory-fresh quality

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ-45 male network connector on the FMTP5U-SLD cable, and what step do people often get wrong?

Strip the cable jacket, arrange the eight wires in the correct TIA/EIA-568-B order, insert them fully into the RJ-45 plug, then crimp firmly. The step most often missed is verifying every wire reaches the end of the connector before crimping.

What maintenance or replacement will the FMTP5U-SLD cable need over time?

Inspect the RJ-45 male network connector periodically for bent pins, cracked housing or corrosion. Replace the cable if the latch tab breaks, contacts oxidise or the jacket shows cuts that expose the internal conductors.

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