GEARit

GearIt 20-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 2 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Black

Name: GearIt 20-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 2 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Black
Brand: GEARit
SKU: B003F1WE0K

Bottom line: The GearIt 20-Pack: ETL verified to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Cat5e spec, 350 MHz rated; main trade-off: cat5e tops out at 1 Gbps — no 2.5G or 10G headroom.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ ETL verified to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Cat5e spec, 350 MHz rated
✓ 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
✓ 24AWG stranded copper stays flexible in cramped racks
✓ Snagless molded strain-relief boots plus a lifetime warranty

Cons

✗ Cat5e tops out at 1 Gbps — no 2.5G or 10G headroom
✗ Short 2 ft runs only suit patch panels or adjacent gear
✗ Stranded conductors carry farther-run loss than solid core
✗ All-black 20-pack undercuts the color-coding use case

Manufacturer description

Reliability is paramount when it comes to Cat 5e networking cables, and GEARit understands this. GEARit brand Cat5e networking patch cables are built to provide premium, reliable performance for the price of a generic.Industry standard ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, CAT5e, ETL verified cables with high compliance RJ45 (8P8C) snag-less connectors and molded strain relief boots. Bandwidth rating of up to 350 Mhz ensures compatibility with Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX(Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), Peer-to-Peer, and any other applications that utilize networking cables including telephony…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

High-precision, CAT5e, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Compliant, ETL Verified, Ethernet LAN Patch Cable, pre-terminated with Cat 5e RJ45 connectors and available in a wide variety of colors for proper color coding of network connections
Premium quality category 5 enhanced cable, long-lasting materials, durable design, and a lifetime warranty for the price of a generic cable. ETL verified to ensure maximum reliability and compatibility
UTP 24AWG stranded conductors for flexibility and minimum crosstalk, 50 micron gold-plated contacts for high-speed data transfer and corrosion resistance, as well as molded, snag-less strain relief boots for long lasting, durable connections
Compatible with Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX(Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) and Peer-to-Peer, as well as any other devices that utilize 8C8P networking cables including Telephony, Home Automation and long distance video transfer technologies like HMDI over Ethernet
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Full Specifications

Brand	GEARit
Color	Black
Gauge	24
Model	2CAT-BLACK-20PACK
Frequency	350 MHz
Cable Type	Ethernet
Item Shape	Round
Unit Count	40 Feet
Item Length	24 inches
Part Number	2CAT-BLACK-20PACK
Connector Type	RJ45
Number of Pins	8
Number of Items	20
Special Feature	High Speed
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Compatible Devices	Server
Data Transfer Rate	1000 megabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Compatible Phone Models	No Compatible Phone Models

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