Monoprice 113238 Zeroboot Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 1ft Green

The Monoprice Zeroboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable (Model 113238) is a 1-foot network cable built for short-run connections such as patch panel to switch links, connections between stacked networking gear, or any setup where cable length needs to be minimal. It uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors rated at 550 MHz bandwidth, making it fully capable of supporting Gigabit Ethernet and even 10GBASE-T at this length. The stranded wire construction keeps the cable flexible and easy to route in tight enclosures without kinking.

The "zeroboot" design eliminates the molded plastic boot that typically covers the RJ45 clip, resulting in a slimmer connector profile. This is a deliberate trade-off: you lose some physical protection for the latch, but you gain the ability to fit cables into densely populated switch ports and patch panels where standard booted connectors would block adjacent jacks. The 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist oxidation and ensure consistent electrical contact over the life of the cable. Covered by Monoprice's lifetime warranty, it's a cost-effective choice for anyone building out or maintaining structured cabling in a rack environment.