Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice 103440 Cat6 Ethernet Cable 10 Feet Purple 24AWG 550MHz
A 10-foot purple Cat6 patch cable with 24AWG pure copper conductors, 550MHz bandwidth and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts
- TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
- Length3.048
- ColorPurple
- FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
- Pure copper conductors ensure reliable data transmission
- 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed network performance
- 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
- Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector during installation
- Lifetime warranty provides long-term purchase confidence
Cable specification
This Monoprice Cat6 patch cable is a 10 foot purple network cord built with 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 550MHz bandwidth. It terminates in RJ45 plugs with 50 micron gold plated contacts and color matched snagless strain relief boots. The cable meets UL Code 444 and TIA 568 C requirements for communications wiring.
Construction difference
Stranded pure bare copper conductors replace the copper clad aluminum found in many budget cables, ensuring full compliance with fire and safety standards that mandate pure copper for Cat6. The 50 micron gold plating on contacts exceeds the 10 micron coating typical of lower cost options, while snagless boots protect the latch during repeated insertion and removal.
Buyer fit
Suits home and office users who need a compliant Cat6 link up to 10 feet for routers, switches, or wall plates and value the lifetime warranty backing. Not suited for installers who require bulk reel lengths, outdoor rated jackets, shielded pairs for high interference environments, or cables longer than the fixed 10 foot length supplied.
Highlights
- Pure copper conductors ensure reliable data transmission
- 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed network performance
- 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
- Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector during installation
- Lifetime warranty provides long-term purchase confidence
Specifications
| Brand | Monoprice |
|---|---|
| Model | 103440 |
| Type | Network Ethernet Cables |
| Length | 3.048 |
| Color | Purple |
| Features | Buy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers. |
Questions about this item
Will the 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts need re-plating or replacement over time?
The 50-micron gold plating on the contacts is designed to resist corrosion for the life of the cable; no re-plating or contact replacement is expected.
Does the 550 MHz bandwidth rating limit sustained Gigabit or 10-Gigabit throughput on this 10-foot run?
The 550 MHz bandwidth supports full Cat6 performance including 10-Gigabit Ethernet up to 55 metres, so a 10-foot run will not hit a bandwidth bottleneck.
Does the 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper construction generate noticeable heat or require extra power when run continuously?
Passive copper cable carries only signal current; it produces no measurable heat and draws no external power during all-day operation.
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