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Monoprice 114267 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 1ft Gray
★★★★★
Gold-plated contacts and 350MHz-rated pure copper conductors pack full Cat5e gigabit performance into a 1-foot ZEROboot patch cable built for tight cable management.
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Overview
Key Features
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e Ethernet cable
24AWG stranded, pure bare copper conductors
350MHz bandwidth
No protective plug retaining clip covers
50m gold plated contacts
Made of 100% pure bare copper wire
Fully compliant with UL Code 444
Compliant with National Electrical Code TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards
Specifications
Cable Type
Cat5e Ethernet (UTP)
Length
1ft
Color
Gray
Conductor Material
24AWG Stranded, Pure Bare Copper
Bandwidth
350MHz
Contact Plating
50 micron gold
UL Code Compliance
UL Code 444
Safety Standard
TIA-568-C.2
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 1-foot length eliminates cable slack in top-of-rack and patch panel environments where every centimeter of cable management matters.
- 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist oxidation across high-cycle insertion applications.
- 24AWG pure bare copper conductors support PoE and PoE+ with lower DC resistance than CCA alternatives.
- 350MHz bandwidth rating gives 250MHz headroom above the Cat5e minimum for clean gigabit signaling.
- ZEROboot connector profile is narrower than booted cables, fitting tightly populated 24- and 48-port patch panels cleanly.
👎 Cons
- 1-foot fixed length offers no flexibility — if device spacing slightly exceeds 12 inches, the cable will be under tension and may unseat the RJ45 tab.
- ZEROboot design exposes the locking tab fully, increasing breakage risk if cables are stored in bulk or transported without protection.
- Gray color coding offers no visual differentiation in monochromatic cable installations without additional labeling.
- Cat5e 350MHz does not support 10GBASE-T at extended distances — unsuitable for 10G switch infrastructure regardless of length.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does a 1-foot patch cable solve that a 3-foot or 5-foot cable doesn't?
In top-of-rack deployments where a switch and server are separated by 6–12 inches of panel space, a 1-foot cable eliminates the loop of excess cable that a longer run forces. This keeps airflow paths clear, reduces weight on RJ45 ports, and makes the installation visually and physically cleaner.
Does the ZEROboot design on a 1-foot cable affect the plug's holding strength in the port?
No. The RJ45 locking tab functions identically with or without a boot. ZEROboot removes only the plastic sleeve over the tab, not the tab itself. Retention force in the port is unchanged.
What does 50 micron gold plating on the contacts contribute at this cable length?
At 1 foot, copper loss is effectively zero. The gold plating addresses contact oxidation, not attenuation — it ensures stable low-resistance connections over many insertion cycles and in environments where humidity may otherwise degrade bare copper contacts.
Is this cable rated for gigabit Ethernet?
Yes. Cat5e at 350MHz supports 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) across all four pairs. At 1 foot, the cable introduces negligible attenuation — link integrity is not the constraint at this length.
Can this cable be used for PoE (Power over Ethernet) applications?
The 24AWG pure bare copper construction supports PoE and PoE+ applications. Copper conductors (not copper-clad aluminum) are critical for PoE because they maintain lower DC resistance, reducing heat buildup under sustained power delivery.
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