1ft Cat5e Yellow Snagless Patch Cable | Short Network Jumper Cord

When two devices sit inches apart — a patch panel to a switch, or two rack-mounted appliances stacked together — a full-length cable is just wasted slack that clutters the rack. This 1ft Cat5e patch cable is built for exactly that ultra-short jump, keeping your rack tidy while still supporting Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. The bright yellow jacket also makes it dead simple to visually trace a specific jumper in a busy, tightly packed rack.

Built for the Tightest Rack Jumps

Rated to 350MHz, this cable supports Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) even at this very short length, and it's fully interoperable with Cat6/Cat6a networks. The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction keeps the cable slim for dense patch panel bundles.

Key Features

• Cat5e rated to 350MHz — supports Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) at this very short length
• Snagless, molded strain-relief boot protects the RJ45 clip in crowded patch panel and rack environments
• 24AWG stranded bare-copper conductors for easy routing in tight rack spaces
• Ultra-short 1ft length keeps rack and desk cabling neat with zero excess slack
• Bright yellow jacket makes it easy to visually trace a specific short jumper in a busy rack
• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction keeps the cable slim for dense patch panel bundles

Full Specifications

• Brand: Generic
• Model/Part Number: IM-E81112
• GTIN/UPC: N/A
• Length: 1 ft (0.3 m)
• Color: Yellow
• Category: Cat5e UTP (unshielded)
• Conductor: 24AWG stranded bare copper
• Connector: RJ45 (8P8C) male-to-male, gold-plated
• Max Bandwidth: 350MHz
• Data Rate Supported: Up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Jacket: PVC, snagless molded boot
• Warranty: Limited lifetime against manufacturing defects

What's in the Box

• 1x 1ft Cat5e snagless patch cable (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this cable actually used for?
Ultra-short jumps between adjacent rack equipment — most commonly patch panel to switch, or switch to switch in a stack.

Is Cat5e fast enough for Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes — Cat5e officially supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T); Cat6 simply adds more bandwidth headroom for future-proofing.

What is the difference between Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cable?
Cat5e (this cable) is rated to 350MHz and officially supports Gigabit Ethernet; Cat6 is rated to 550MHz, giving more headroom for less crosstalk and higher-speed multi-gig networking. The two categories are fully interoperable — an overall link just runs at the lowest-rated segment's capability.

Can I mix this with Cat6 cables in the same network?
Yes, categories are fully interoperable — the overall link just runs at the lowest-rated segment's capability.

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