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Gray Cat6 patch cable, non-booted RJ45 plugs, five feet long

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 5ft Cat6 Non-Booted Ethernet Cable Gray 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-FK9B-VEXA5

A 5 ft Cat6 patch cable tested to 550 MHz with non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density patch panels and keystone jacks

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorGray

Length 5ft

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Color Gray

  • Gigabit speeds backed by Cat6 tested to 550 MHz
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade
  • Works with routers, switches, PoE devices and structured cabling

Built for dense patch panels

This five-foot Cat6 cable uses a non-booted RJ45 plug that seats cleanly in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks. The low-profile design improves airflow and keeps high-density cable runs tidy. It is intended for installers and network administrators who need reliable Gigabit links in server rooms, data centers or structured cabling projects.

Plug-and-play with a catch

The cable terminates in standard 8P8C RJ45 connectors on both ends, so it connects to routers, switches, PCs and PoE devices without tools. Because the plugs lack a molded boot, they release easily but can snag on adjacent cables if pulled at sharp angles; route with slack to avoid stress on the contacts. The 24 AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated pins resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over repeated insertions.

Tested to 550 MHz

The single specification that decides fit is the verified 550 MHz bandwidth, well above the Cat6 minimum of 250 MHz. This headroom supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit over short runs while remaining fully backward compatible with Cat5e infrastructure. If your project requires shielded cable or a booted connector for strain relief, this model will not meet that need.

Highlights

  • Gigabit speeds backed by Cat6 tested to 550 MHz
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade
  • Works with routers, switches, PoE devices and structured cabling

Specifications

TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length5 ft.
ColorGray
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the 550 MHz Cat6 cable is delivering Gigabit speeds after I plug it in?

Run a speed test or iperf transfer between two Gigabit ports; sustained throughput near 1 Gbps confirms the 550 MHz tested link is performing as specified.

The cable arrives ready to use — are any extra connectors, boots or tools required?

No. The 5 ft gray patch cord has RJ45 plugs on both ends with 50-micron gold contacts and 24 AWG bare copper pairs; nothing else is needed for a standard Cat6 drop-in install.

Should I choose the 5 ft gray version from the C6102 family or a different length or color for a high-density patch panel?

Pick the length that reaches your panel with minimal slack — 5 ft suits short rack runs — and select any color from the C6102 range for visual coding; all share the non-booted plug, 24 AWG bare copper and 550 MHz rating.

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