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STARTECH

STARTECH S45PATCH7BL 7 ft Cat 5E Blue Snagless Patch Cable

SKU CH-46VK-1MQ34 MPN S45PATCH7BL

A 7 ft Cat 5e snagless patch cable with molded strain relief for durable network connections

  • TypeConsumer Electronics
  • Cat5E
  • Length7 ft
  • ColorBlue
  • FeaturesCable Features:Molded Snagless Cable Characteristic:Patch Ca
  • Snagless boot protects the release tab from accidental damage
  • Molded strain relief and stranded wires increase flexibility and durability
  • Blue hood enables quick departmental colour coding
  • Meets or exceeds Cat 5e performance specifications
  • 7 ft length suits short-range patch connections

7 ft Cat 5E Blue Patch Cable

This seven-foot Category 5e patch cord connects network devices with RJ45 ports. The blue jacket and molded snagless boots simplify identification and protect the latch during repeated insertion. It suits home offices, small-business networks and temporary test setups that require a reliable copper link.

Replaces worn or shorter Cat 5e cords

Swap it in when an existing patch lead shows cracked insulation, a broken tab or intermittent connectivity. The extra length helps when the switch or router sits farther from the wall plate than the original cable allows. The upgrade is worthwhile whenever a damaged lead causes packet loss or speed negotiation drops.

Snagless boots ease routing through tight spaces

Flexible stranded conductors and molded strain relief let the cable bend around cable-management trays without kinking. The snagless hood prevents the latch from catching on adjacent cables during pulls. The only common issue is attempting to force the connector into a port that uses a non-standard RJ45 housing, which can bend the latch despite the snagless design.

Highlights

  • Snagless boot protects the release tab from accidental damage
  • Molded strain relief and stranded wires increase flexibility and durability
  • Blue hood enables quick departmental colour coding
  • Meets or exceeds Cat 5e performance specifications
  • 7 ft length suits short-range patch connections

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelS45PATCH7BL
TypeConsumer Electronics
Cat5E
Length7 ft
ColorBlue
FeaturesCable Features:Molded
Snagless
Cable Characteristic:Patch Cable
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size150 × 140 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What length and connector type does this 7 ft Cat 5E patch cable use?

The cable measures 7 ft and terminates in RJ45 plugs on both ends for standard Ethernet ports.

How do I avoid damaging the snagless boot when plugging it into a crowded switch?

Press the molded strain-relief tab down gently while inserting the plug; forcing it sideways can crack the snagless hood.

When should I replace this patch cord if the molded boots stay intact?

Replace it if the stranded conductors develop intermittent contact, the jacket shows kinks, or certification testing fails.

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