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Blue 12 ft Cat5e patch cable with molded RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH M45PATCH12BL 12 ft Cat5e network ethernet cable

SKU CH-2RVQ-3Q3AV MPN M45PATCH12BL

12 ft Cat5e patch cable with molded RJ45 connectors for 350 MHz Gigabit Ethernet and PoE

  • Typeothers
  • Cat5E
  • Length12 ft
  • ColorBlue
  • FeaturesCable Features:Molded Cable Characteristic:Patch Cable
  • 12 ft cable spans short rack-to-rack or desk runs
  • 350 MHz bandwidth delivers reliable 1 Gbps Ethernet with PoE support
  • 24 AWG solid copper conductors maintain signal integrity over distance
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting performance
  • Molded strain-relief boots protect connectors from bending damage

StarTech Cat5e 12 ft Patch Cable

This 12 ft Cat5e patch cable delivers reliable 350 MHz bandwidth for 1 Gbps Ethernet connections with Power over Ethernet support. The blue UTP cord uses 24 AWG 100% copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts for consistent signal quality. Molded strain relief boots protect the connector joints from bending stress during routing. It is backward compatible with Category 5 installations.

Easy Installation with Molded Connectors

Snagless molded boots slide cleanly through cable managers and tight pathways without catching on adjacent cords. The 24 AWG stranded copper core remains flexible for corner bends behind desks or along baseboards. A common mistake is exceeding the 100 m total channel length when combining multiple patch cords with horizontal runs. Another issue arises if the cable is sharply kinked during routing, which can degrade high-frequency performance.

Home and Office Gigabit Links

Suitable for connecting PCs, printers, access points or switches in home offices and small business networks that run at 1 Gbps. The 12 ft length fits typical desk-to-wall or rack-to-patch-panel distances without excess slack. Buyers who need 10 Gbps speeds, shielded construction for noisy environments, or runs longer than 100 m total channel should look at higher-category or shielded alternatives.

Highlights

  • 12 ft cable spans short rack-to-rack or desk runs
  • 350 MHz bandwidth delivers reliable 1 Gbps Ethernet with PoE support
  • 24 AWG solid copper conductors maintain signal integrity over distance
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for lasting performance
  • Molded strain-relief boots protect connectors from bending damage

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelM45PATCH12BL
Typeothers
Cat5E
Length12 ft
ColorBlue
FeaturesCable Features:Molded
Cable Characteristic:Patch Cable
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size198 × 191 × 33 mm

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the cable delivers the rated 350 MHz and 1 Gbps performance after I plug it in?

Connect the cable between two gigabit ports and verify the link negotiates at 1 Gbps in the OS network settings or switch LEDs; a stable connection at that speed confirms the 350 MHz bandwidth is being met.

What comes with the cable and is anything else required to use it?

The package contains the 12 ft blue Cat5e patch cable with molded RJ45 connectors; no additional parts are needed — just plug it into two RJ45 ports.

When should I choose this 12 ft blue Cat5e version instead of a different length or category?

Pick this cable when you need a 12-foot run for 1 Gbps Ethernet with PoE support; select a different length if the distance differs, or Cat6/6a cable if you require 10 Gbps speeds.

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