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StarTech.com 20 Ft Blue Snagless Cat5E Patch Cable
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StarTech.com 20 Ft Blue Snagless Cat5E Patch Cable

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 20 Ft Blue Snagless Cat5E Patch Cable: 350MHz bandwidth carries full 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet; main trade-off: cat5e tops out at 1 Gbps, no 2.5G/10G headroom.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 350MHz bandwidth carries full 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet
  • ✓ PoE-capable for powering cameras, APs and phones
  • ✓ Snagless molded boots shield RJ45 clips during pulls
  • ✓ Blue PVC jacket color-codes 20 ft cable runs

Cons

  • ✗ Cat5e tops out at 1 Gbps, no 2.5G/10G headroom
  • ✗ Fixed 20 ft length coils awkwardly in short runs
  • ✗ UTP design has no shielding for high-EMI areas
  • ✗ 350MHz trails Cat6's 550MHz+ bandwidth

Manufacturer description

Make Fast Ethernet network connections using this high quality Cat5e Cable, with Power-over-Ethernet capability. The 45PATCH20BL Cat5e Patch Cable (20 ft) meets or exceeds all Cat 5e specifications to ensure reliable Ethernet network connections, and features a durable blue PVC jacket that enables you to color code your network cable runs as needed. To ensure long-lasting performance, this high quality Cat5e patch cable features a snagless design that protects the RJ45 connector clips from damage and makes the cable less prone to snagging during installation. The cable also features molded…

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Key Features

  • Supports reliable 350MHz/ 1 Gbps Ethernet network connections with PoE
  • Compatible with Category 5 and Category 5e applications
  • Snagless Cat5e RJ45 connectors prevent cable damage
  • UTP Cat5e Cable / Cat5e RJ45 Ethernet Cord / Cat 5e Cable / Network Cable / RJ45PAT / RJ45PATC / RJ45PATCH / Gigabit Ethernet Cable / Long Ethernet Cable

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlue
Gauge24
ModelRJ45PATCH20
Frequency350 MHz
Cable TypeEthernet
Item ShapeRound
Model NameCat. 5E UTP Patch Cable
Unit Count20.0 Feet
Item Length20 Feet
Part NumberRJ45PATCH20
Connector TypeCategory 5e
Item Type NameNetwork Cable
Number of Pins8
Outer MaterialPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHigh Speed
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Item Part NumberRJ45PATCH20
Specification MetNo

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