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Red Cat5e Ethernet cable, 3 ft, non-booted RJ45 plugs, flat red jacket

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat5e Non-Booted Ethernet Cable 3ft Red 24AWG 350MHz

SKU CH-9WSZ-3CDRP

A 3 ft red Cat5e patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for high-density panels, tested to 350 MHz and built with 24 AWG bare copper

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat5E
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length3 ft.
  • ColorRed
  • Gigabit Ethernet ready with 350 MHz tested bandwidth
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24 AWG bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
  • Red jacket colour-codes runs in structured cabling installs

3ft Cat5e Patch Cable for Dense Racks

This 3-foot Cat5e non-booted Ethernet cable is built for installers who need reliable Gigabit links in crowded patch panels and keystone jacks. The slim plug profile seats cleanly in high-density rows where booted connectors would block adjacent ports. It supports 1000BASE-T and is tested to 350 MHz, making it a cost-effective choice for structured cabling in data centers, server rooms and offices. Red jacketing aids quick visual identification in multi-color cable plants.

Non-Booted Plug Eases Tight Installs

The non-booted design removes the molded strain-relief hood, so the RJ45 plug slides into tightly packed panels without forcing neighboring cables aside. This improves airflow through the rack and simplifies future moves, adds and changes. Termination uses 24 AWG bare copper in four twisted pairs with 50-micron gold-plated contacts on 8P8C plugs for consistent signal integrity. No special tools are required beyond a standard cable tester to verify continuity after installation.

Verify Port Density and Length Before Ordering

Confirm that your patch panels or keystone jacks accept non-booted 8P8C plugs; some high-retention jacks expect a boot for latch clearance. Ensure the 3-foot reach matches the distance between your switch ports and patch panel rows, as excess slack can obstruct airflow in dense cabinets. The cable is unshielded UTP, so route it away from strong EMI sources such as power distribution units. It carries RoHS, UL and ETL verification for compliance-driven projects.

Highlights

  • Gigabit Ethernet ready with 350 MHz tested bandwidth
  • Non-booted plugs fit dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24 AWG bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting connections
  • Red jacket colour-codes runs in structured cabling installs

Specifications

TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat5E
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length3 ft.
ColorRed
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge24 AWG

Questions about this item

How can I verify the cable delivers a 1000BASE-T link after plugging it in?

Check that the router or switch port shows a 1 Gbps link light and run a speed test that reaches the expected 1000 Mbps throughput.

What comes with the cable and what must I supply?

The cable itself with RJ45 plugs on both ends is included; you provide the router, switch, patch panel or keystone jack to connect it.

Which length and color variant should I pick for a high-density patch panel?

Choose the 3 ft red version from the C5102 family; its non-booted plugs fit tightly packed panels and the red jacket aids quick identification.

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