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VCOM International Ltd

VCOM International Ltd NP511-5-YELLOW network ethernet cable Cat 5E 5.0 ft Yellow

SKU CH-2YBG-RNYW6 MPN NP511-5-YELLOW

A 5.0 ft Cat 5E UTP patch cable with moulded RJ45 connectors for standard Ethernet links

  • Cat5E
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorYellow
  • ShieldedNo
  • Cat 5E rating supports gigabit speeds
  • 0 ft length fits short desk runs
  • Yellow jacket makes the cable easy to spot
  • Moulded strain relief protects the RJ45 ends
  • HDPE insulation on conductors reduces signal loss

Ready-to-run Cat 5e patch cable

This 5 ft yellow UTP cable carries RJ45 connectors on both ends and is built to the Cat 5e performance tier. The moulded boots protect the latch and make insertion straightforward for home-office or small-business drops. The jacket uses a flexible PVC compound rated for indoor use. It suits anyone who needs a short, reliable link between a router, switch or wall plate and a desktop device.

Steady throughput on short runs

The four tightly twisted pairs meet the Cat 5e specification for crosstalk and return loss, so sustained 1 Gbps traffic holds without the error spikes seen on worn or non-compliant leads. HDPE insulation around each conductor keeps attenuation low across the full length. The unshielded design is adequate for typical office electromagnetic environments. No shielding means the cable stays light and easy to route around corners.

Replaces damaged or missing short leads

Swap this in when an existing 5 ft patch cord has a broken latch, kinked jacket or intermittent contact. It also upgrades older Cat 5 cables that cannot guarantee gigabit speeds on modern hardware. The jump is worth it whenever a link test shows CRC errors or negotiated speeds below 1 Gbps on a 5 ft segment. Builders who need longer reach or shielded runs should choose a different cable.

Highlights

  • Cat 5E rating supports gigabit speeds
  • 0 ft length fits short desk runs
  • Yellow jacket makes the cable easy to spot
  • Moulded strain relief protects the RJ45 ends
  • HDPE insulation on conductors reduces signal loss

Specifications

BrandVCOM
ModelVC511-5YL
Cat5E
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length5 ft.
ColorYellow
ShieldedNo
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size224 × 170 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Does the unshielded 0.4 CCA construction add any heat or noise when the cable runs continuously?

The Cat 5E UTP cable has no active components, so it generates no heat and makes no sound regardless of how long it is used.

What connectors must my existing equipment provide for this patch cable to plug in?

Both ends are RJ45 (8P8C) male plugs, so each device needs a standard RJ45 jack.

Will the moulded RJ45 boots on this 5.0 ft yellow cable fit the tighter ports on my older switches?

The one-piece moulded boots are sized to the RJ45 standard and release with a normal press of the tab.

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