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Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 114304 Cat6 network ethernet cable .5 ft White 24AWG 550MHz UTP Zeroboot

SKU CH-ZRE4-F53Q6

A 0.5 ft white Cat6 UTP patch cable with 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors, 550 MHz bandwidth and Zeroboot plugs for quick data-centre connections

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Length0.1524
  • ColorWhite
  • FeaturesUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet fire-safety codes
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed data
  • 24 AWG stranded wire stays flexible in tight racks
  • Zero-boot plugs speed up patch-panel connections
  • 50 µm gold contacts resist corrosion for reliable links

Short patch cable for dense racks

This Monoprice Cat6 patch cable measures .5 ft and uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors rated for 550MHz bandwidth. The white UTP construction meets UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards. It is intended for IT professionals who need very short links between patch panels and switches in crowded cabinets.

Zeroboot plug speeds up changes

The Zeroboot design removes the protective covers over the RJ45 retaining clips so connectors seat and release faster during rapid re-cabling. Gold-plated contacts at 50µm thickness help maintain low resistance over many mating cycles. Stranded conductors keep the cable flexible for tight routing without damaging the cores.

Check port spacing before ordering

Verify that the .5 ft length reaches between your specific panel and switch ports without tension. Confirm that exposed retaining clips will not snag on adjacent cables in your rack layout. Ensure Category 6 performance matches the speed rating of the connected network equipment.

Highlights

  • Pure bare copper conductors meet fire-safety codes
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports high-speed data
  • 24 AWG stranded wire stays flexible in tight racks
  • Zero-boot plugs speed up patch-panel connections
  • 50 µm gold contacts resist corrosion for reliable links

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model114304
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Length0.1524
ColorWhite
FeaturesUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable

Questions about this item

Will the 50 µm gold-plated contacts on the RJ45 plugs need cleaning or replacement over time?

The 50 µm gold plating resists oxidation; under normal indoor use the contacts do not require scheduled cleaning or replacement.

What limits the 550 MHz bandwidth when the cable runs at full load continuously?

The 0.5 ft length and 24 AWG stranded conductors keep insertion loss well within the Cat6 channel budget, so the 550 MHz rating is maintained.

Does the unshielded 24 AWG stranded cable generate noticeable heat when carrying PoE all day?

At 0.5 ft the resistive loss is minimal; the cable runs at ambient temperature even with continuous PoE+ current.

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