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Yellow Cat5e Ethernet patch cable 2.1336 m with gold RJ45 plugs

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 2142 network ethernet cable 2.1336 m yellow Cat5e 350MHz 24AWG UTP 50µm gold contacts

SKU CH-X795-6T51V MPN 2142

A 2.1336 m yellow Cat5e patch cable with 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors, 350 MHz bandwidth and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Length2.1336
  • ColorYellow
  • FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 7 ft length suits short desk runs
  • Cat5e 350 MHz bandwidth handles Gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors resist fatigue
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts reduce corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch

Cat5e cable for 350MHz networks

This 2.1336 m yellow patch cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and unshielded twisted pairs to carry 350MHz bandwidth. It is built for installers and home users who need a reliable Cat5e link without paying for higher categories. The 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion better than the 10µm plating found on many budget cables. Buyers who need Cat6 or Cat6a performance should choose a different specification.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, emits no noise and draws no power of its own. Signal integrity is maintained by the 24AWG pure bare copper conductors rather than copper-clad aluminium alternatives. The stranded construction keeps the cable flexible for routing through tight pathways while the snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch during repeated insertions. No active cooling or external supply is ever required.

Lifetime warranty and compliance extras

Monoprice backs the cable with a lifetime warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. The pure bare copper construction meets UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C fire and safety standards that require solid copper in Cat5e communications wiring. Color-matched snagless boots make cable management easier in dense patch panels. The package contains only the cable itself; no additional software, tools or adapters are bundled.

Highlights

  • 7 ft length suits short desk runs
  • Cat5e 350 MHz bandwidth handles Gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG stranded pure copper conductors resist fatigue
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts reduce corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the latch

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model102142
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Length2.1336
ColorYellow
FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size147 × 142 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 plugs on this 2.1336 m Cat5e cable and what step is often missed?

Push each RJ45 plug firmly into the port until the latch clicks; the step people miss is not seating the latch fully, which leaves the connection intermittent.

What maintenance or replacement will this 24AWG UTP cable with 50µm gold contacts need over time?

The gold contacts resist corrosion, so no routine cleaning is required; replace the cable only if the snagless boot tears or the plug latch breaks.

What limit appears first when this 350MHz Cat5e cable runs at sustained gigabit speeds?

The 350MHz bandwidth ceiling is reached before any signal degradation, so the cable itself is not the bottleneck for standard gigabit Ethernet.

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