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Monoprice 113139 Zeroboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable Yellow
Monoprice 113139 Zeroboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable Yellow
Monoprice 113139 Zeroboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable Yellow
Monoprice 113139 Zeroboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable Yellow
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Monoprice 113139 Zeroboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable Yellow

★★★★★4.6 (390 reviews)

Pure copper conductors and 350MHz bandwidth deliver reliable gigabit-class connectivity without the bulk of a boot clip getting in your way.

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Overview

The Monoprice 113139 is a 10-foot Cat5e UTP patch cable built around 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors rated to 350MHz — 250MHz above the Cat5e minimum. That bandwidth headroom translates to lower crosstalk and better noise margin on 1000BASE-T links, which uses all four pairs simultaneously. The ZEROboot design removes the plastic protective boot from the RJ45 plug entirely, shrinking the connector profile and eliminating the most common source of cable snagging in packed patch panels and switch stacks.

This cable is designed for structured cabling environments: server racks, patch bays, home lab switch ports, and AV equipment interconnects where the run is short and the connection is semi-permanent. The stranded conductor construction is optimized for this use case — flexible enough to route through cable management without stressing the conductors, and durable enough for repeated plug/unplug cycles. IT professionals deploying dozens of cables simultaneously will appreciate the faster insertion that the clip-free design enables. It is not a field-run or in-wall cable; for those applications, solid-conductor Cat5e is the correct choice.

Key Features

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e Ethernet cable

24AWG stranded, pure bare copper conductors

350MHz bandwidth

No protective plug retaining clip covers

Specifications

Cable Type
Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable
Color
Yellow
Conductor Material
24AWG stranded, pure bare copper
Bandwidth
350 MHz
Shielding
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Plug Retaining Clip Covers
No

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 24AWG pure bare copper conductors eliminate the resistive losses introduced by copper-clad aluminum alternatives.
  • 350MHz bandwidth headroom exceeds the 100MHz minimum for Cat5e, providing margin for signal integrity on all four pairs.
  • ZEROboot clip-free design reduces cable diameter and eliminates snagging in high-density patch panels.
  • 10ft length is practical for equipment rack-to-switch runs without excessive slack.
  • Stranded construction handles repeated flex cycles without conductor fatigue or continuity failures.

👎 Cons

  • ZEROboot design leaves the RJ45 locking tab unprotected during transport, increasing the risk of tab breakage if cables are stored loosely.
  • 350MHz rating does not qualify for Cat6 or Cat6A applications — unsuitable for 10GBASE-T beyond short distances.
  • Stranded conductors have marginally higher attenuation per foot than solid wire, though this is inconsequential at 10ft.
  • Yellow jacket color limits blending into neutral-colored cable management in aesthetics-conscious installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZEROboot means there is no protective plastic retaining clip cover over the RJ45 plug. The locking tab is fully exposed, which makes insertion and extraction faster in dense patch panel environments where a boot would catch on adjacent cables.
Yes. Cat5e at 350MHz bandwidth meets the signaling requirements for 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet). The 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors maintain signal integrity across all four pairs at gigabit speeds over a 10ft run.
Stranded construction makes the cable flexible and resistant to fatigue from repeated bending — correct for a patch cable that gets plugged and unplugged. Solid conductor Cat5e is for fixed in-wall runs, not patch applications.
Yes. The pure bare copper construction is UL Code 444 compliant and meets National Electrical Code TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards.
The tab is the same molded plastic as any standard RJ45 plug. The absence of a boot doesn't weaken it — the boot only protects the tab during storage and rough handling. In a managed rack environment the tab remains intact indefinitely.

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