Monoprice 111243 Cat5e network ethernet cable 10 ft White 24AWG 350MHz UTP 50µm gold Flexboot

10 ft Cat5e patch cable for wired networking

This 10-foot Cat5e cable connects computers, routers, switches and other RJ45 devices in home or office networks. It uses 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors to meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements. The white jacket and colour-matched boots make it easy to identify in a crowded patch panel. Buyers who need shielded cable or longer runs should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, produces no noise and draws no power of its own. Signal integrity is rated to 350 MHz bandwidth across the 3.048 metre length. The 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist oxidation to maintain low contact resistance over time. Installers who require plenum-rated jackets or outdoor burial ratings will need a different product type.

Flexboot strain relief and gold contacts

The snagless, colour-matched strain relief boots protect the RJ45 latch during repeated insertion and removal. Fifty-micron gold plating on the contact pins exceeds the 10 µm found on many budget cables, reducing corrosion risk. The UTP construction keeps the cable flexible for routing through tight cable management channels. Users who want individual pair shielding or a crossover pinout must choose another model.