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Red 3-foot Cat6 Ethernet cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs

Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6 Non-Booted Ethernet Cable 3ft Red 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-PGK0-VZY62

A 3 ft red Cat6 patch cable with non-booted RJ45 plugs for dense patch panels, tested to 550 MHz and built with 24 AWG bare copper

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length3 ft.
  • ColorRed

Length 3ft

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Color Red

  • Gigabit and short-run 10G performance from 550MHz Cat6 rating
  • Non-booted plugs seat cleanly in dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade
  • UL, cUL, ETL listed and RoHS compliant for regulated installs

3ft Cat6 Non-Booted Patch Cable

The Cable Leader 3ft Cat6 non-booted Ethernet cable provides a Gigabit wired link for servers, switches, patch panels and PoE devices. Its 24AWG bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts deliver reliable signal integrity across structured cabling runs. The red jacket aids visual identification in dense racks. It is tested to 550MHz, well above the 250MHz Cat6 baseline.

Non-Booted Plug for High-Density Racks

The non-booted RJ45 design seats cleanly in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks where a molded boot would not fit. This low-profile form factor improves airflow through the cabinet and simplifies cable management in high-density installations. Unshielded twisted-pair construction keeps the cable flexible for neat routing through cable managers and tray systems. RoHS compliant with UL, cUL and ETL listings.

Drop-In Upgrade from Cat5e Infrastructure

The cable is fully backward compatible with Cat5e, allowing a straight swap that raises the verified bandwidth ceiling to 550MHz for existing 1Gbps links and enables 10G over short runs. It suits installers refreshing older horizontal runs without re-terminating wall plates or panel ports. Buyers who need shielded pairs for noisy industrial environments or longer 10G reaches beyond the Cat6 distance limit should specify a different cable class.

Highlights

  • Gigabit and short-run 10G performance from 550MHz Cat6 rating
  • Non-booted plugs seat cleanly in dense patch panels and keystone jacks
  • 24AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a drop-in upgrade
  • UL, cUL, ETL listed and RoHS compliant for regulated installs

Specifications

TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length3 ft.
ColorRed
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the Cat6 550 MHz rating cap at?

The cable is tested to 550 MHz and supports Gigabit Ethernet, with 10G possible over short runs.

Will the non-booted RJ45 plug fit my high-density patch panel?

Yes, the non-booted design seats easily in tightly packed patch panels and keystone jacks, improving airflow and cable management.

How do I install this cable without damaging the bare copper conductors?

Route the 24 AWG bare copper twisted pairs carefully, avoid sharp bends, and seat each gold-plated RJ45 plug fully into the port until it clicks.

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