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Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N204-S05-BL-UD 5 ft Cat6 up/down-angle slim network ethernet cable

SKU CH-M6DE-JQ9TZ MPN N204-S05-BL-UD

A 5 ft slim Cat6 cable with up- and down-angled RJ45 plugs for tight spaces behind devices

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45 (MALE) - DOWN ANGLE
  • Connector BRJ45 (MALE) - UP ANGLE
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorBlue
  • Up/down-angle connectors fit tight wall spaces
  • 38% slimmer profile reduces cable clutter
  • Cat6 rating supports 1 Gbps LAN speeds
  • 5 ft length suits short desktop runs
  • Blue jacket simplifies cable identification

What this cable is and who it fits

The Tripp Lite N204-S05-BL-UD is a five-foot Cat6 patch cable with an up-angle connector on one end and a down-angle connector on the other. Both RJ45 plugs are male and moulded onto a slim unshielded twisted-pair cord. The angled ends let you plug into ports that sit flush against a wall or a crowded patch panel without bending the cable sharply.

What it replaces and when the angle helps

This cable replaces a straight Cat6 lead when the jack points up or down and a standard plug would hit the surface behind it. The up-angle and down-angle combination covers the two most common orientations in wall plates, floor boxes and tight rack spaces. The jump is worth it whenever a straight connector would kink or put strain on the port, especially in permanent installs that are hard to reach later.

Practical limits of the Cat6 UTP standard

The cable is rated for gigabit speeds up to 1 Gbps on a local area network. As an unshielded design it relies on the balanced pairs for noise rejection, so performance can degrade near strong electromagnetic sources such as fluorescent ballasts or heavy motor cables. The slim profile is over 38% thinner than a standard Cat6 cord, which eases routing but offers less mechanical protection in high-traffic areas.

Highlights

  • Up/down-angle connectors fit tight wall spaces
  • 38% slimmer profile reduces cable clutter
  • Cat6 rating supports 1 Gbps LAN speeds
  • 5 ft length suits short desktop runs
  • Blue jacket simplifies cable identification

Specifications

BrandTRIPP LITE
ModelN204-S05-BL-UD
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45 (MALE) - DOWN ANGLE
Connector BRJ45 (MALE) - UP ANGLE
Length5 ft.
ColorBlue
ShieldedNo
FeaturesCat6 Ethernet patch cable delivers fast transmission speeds up to 1 Gbps in your LAN
Up-angle and down-angle RJ45 ends are easy to plug into devices pressed against a wall
Over 38% slimmer than standard Cat6 cables to increase airflow in full racks
Easy to route around corners and through crowded cable management panels
Cable is blue for fast, easy identification in a crowded rack or workstation
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the up/down-angle RJ45 design need behind a wall-mounted device?

The angled plugs let the cable sit flush against the wall so devices pressed against it still connect without bending the cord.

What is the correct way to orient the up-angle and down-angle connectors during installation?

Match the up-angle plug to the port that points upward and the down-angle plug to the port that points downward; reversing them strains the jack.

Will the slim Cat6 jacket hold up if the cable is routed through a tight cable tray?

The moulded slim UTP jacket is over 38% thinner than standard Cat6 yet still rated for gigabit speeds up to 1 Gbps.

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