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Twelve black Cat6 patch cables with slim snagless boots coiled together

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 141812 Cat6 Ethernet Cable 1ft Black 12-Pack UTP 550MHz 24AWG FLEXboot

SKU CH-BC1H-A77CS

Twelve one-foot black Cat6 patch cables with 550 MHz bandwidth, 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors, and slim FLEXboot snagless plugs for dense panels

  • TypeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Length0.3048
  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable.
  • 12-pack simplifies multi-port installs
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper ensures reliable conduction
  • FLEXboot snagless design eases clip release
  • 50 µm gold-plated plugs resist corrosion

12-Pack Cat6 Patch Cable Kit

This twelve-pack of Cat6 patch cables is built for installers wiring high-density patch panels and network cabinets. Each cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 requirements for permanent installations. The one-foot length keeps cable management tidy in 12, 24, 48 and 96-port environments.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

Passive copper cables generate no heat, produce no audible noise and draw no electrical power during operation. Signal integrity is maintained by 50µm gold-plated contacts that resist corrosion over long-term use. The thin FLEXboot design protects the RJ45 retaining clip while allowing easy release in crowded racks.

550MHz Bandwidth Rating

Rated for 550MHz bandwidth, these UTP cables support gigabit Ethernet transmission across the full one-foot run. The Category 6 specification and pure bare copper construction ensure compliance with fire and safety codes for in-wall and plenum-adjacent routing. Buyers needing shielded cable or longer individual runs should select a different product.

Highlights

  • 12-pack simplifies multi-port installs
  • 550 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper ensures reliable conduction
  • FLEXboot snagless design eases clip release
  • 50 µm gold-plated plugs resist corrosion

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model141812
TypeNetworking Patch Cables
Length0.3048
ColorBlack
FeaturesUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable.

Questions about this item

How do you install the FLEXboot Cat6 cables into a 48-port patch panel without snagging the retaining clips?

Depress the thin FLEXboot cover to release the clip, insert the RJ45 plug until it clicks, then route the 1 ft stranded UTP cable through the panel’s cable-management rings to avoid tension on the 24 AWG conductors.

What maintenance or replacement will the 12-pack cables need after extended use?

Inspect the 50 µm gold-plated contacts periodically for dust or oxidation; if a clip breaks or a conductor fails continuity testing, replace that individual 1 ft patch cord rather than the whole pack.

What limit appears first when the cables run sustained 1 Gbps traffic at the rated 550 MHz bandwidth?

The 24 AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors reach their insertion-loss ceiling before the 550 MHz bandwidth rating is exceeded, so keep total channel length within TIA-568-C.2 limits to avoid errors.

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