Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice 114259 Cat5e Ethernet Cable 10ft Black 24AWG 350MHz Zeroboot
A 10 ft Cat5e patch cable with 24 AWG bare copper conductors, 350 MHz bandwidth and clip-less plugs for quick connections
- TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
- Length3.048
- ColorBlack
- FeaturesUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e Ethernet cable
- 10 ft cable reaches nearby network devices easily
- 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal transmission
- 350 MHz bandwidth supports fast Ethernet performance
- ZeroBoot design removes clip covers for quicker plug insertion
- 50 µm gold plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connectivity
Ready for patch panels and dense racks
This ten-foot Cat5e patch cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and a 350MHz bandwidth rating. The ZEROboot design omits protective clip covers so connectors seat and release quickly in crowded patch panels. It suits installers who value speed over clip protection during frequent moves.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no audible noise. The unshielded twisted-pair construction meets UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire-safety requirements for in-wall and plenum-adjacent routing. Performance stays stable across the full 350MHz range without active cooling.
Build quality and daily handling
Gold-plated contacts rated at 50µm resist corrosion through repeated insertion cycles. Stranded conductors tolerate tight bends behind racks without work-hardening, while the bare-copper core keeps attenuation low. The missing boot means clips can snag on adjacent cables, so dress runs carefully in high-density bundles.
Highlights
- 10 ft cable reaches nearby network devices easily
- 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal transmission
- 350 MHz bandwidth supports fast Ethernet performance
- ZeroBoot design removes clip covers for quicker plug insertion
- 50 µm gold plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | Monoprice |
|---|---|
| Model | 114259 |
| Type | Network Ethernet Cables |
| Length | 3.048 |
| Color | Black |
| Features | Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e Ethernet cable |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the 10 ft Cat5e cable and what step do people often miss?
Plug each RJ45 connector straight into the port until it clicks; the missing step is forgetting to verify the latch has engaged on both ends.
What part of this 24AWG stranded cable will need replacement first?
The RJ45 plugs and their 50 µm gold-plated contacts wear before the pure bare copper conductors do.
What limit appears first when this 350 MHz UTP cable runs at full load for hours?
The 350 MHz bandwidth ceiling and the unshielded twisted-pair design limit sustained throughput before the copper itself degrades.
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