Tired of tangled cables and unreliable connections in cramped server racks? The StarTech.com Cat5e Patch Cable (45PAT50CMGR) 0.5m Patch Cable is a short, grey Ethernet link that delivers fast, stable networking for point-to-point setups, keeping your devices online and your workspace tidy.
StarTech.com Patch Cable
Enjoy a seamless networking experience with this sturdy 0.5 m patch cable. Its snag-less RJ-45 connectors and moulded boots make installation smooth, while the high-quality copper conductors ensure consistent performance day after day. You’ll notice fewer connection drops and a cleaner rack layout.
Benefits of StarTech.com Patch Cable
- Reliable connection: stable Ethernet link reduces downtime.
- Easy installation: snag-less design prevents cable damage.
- Space-saving: short length fits tight rack environments.
- Future-proof: supports PoE for power-over-Ethernet devices.
- Peace of mind: backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Key Features of a 0.5m Patch Cable
- Cable length: 19.7in. Perfect for short runs inside cabinets.
- Category: CAT 5e. Handles up to 350 MHz for fast data transfer.
- Shielding: UTP (unshielded twisted pair). Flexible and easy to route.
- Connector type: RJ-45 - male on both ends. Standard plug-and-play.
- Colour: Gray. Helps you colour-code and organise cables.
- AWG: 24. Provides high-performance signal quality.
- Connector plating: Gold (50-micron). Ensures excellent conductivity and resistance to corrosion.
- Design: Snagless with moulded boot. Protects the connector from bending and breaking.
- PoE ready: Supports power-over-Ethernet for devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones.
- Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty from StarTech.com. Guarantees long-term reliability.
Usages of a 0.5m Patch Cable
This 0.5 m patch cable is ideal for server closets, patch panels, and connecting switches to servers within the same rack or across adjacent racks. It suits IT professionals, small-business networks, and home labs that need a compact, dependable link for high-speed Ethernet or PoE applications.
Specifications
| Cable |
| Cable / Right Connector Gender | Male |
| Cable / Technology | UTP |
| Cable / Category | CAT 5e |
| Cable / Right Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Cable / Left Connector Gender | Male |
| Cable / Left Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Cable / Network Cable Type | Patch cable |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Gray |
| Miscellaneous / Color | Gray |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | Up to 350 MHz |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Cable Length | 19.7in |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty / Service & Support | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Service & Support |
| Service & Support / Type | Limited lifetime warranty |
| General |
| General / Technology | UTP |
| General / American Wire Gauge (AWG) | 24 |
| General / Color | Gray |
| General / Cable Length | 19.7 in |
| General / Network Cable Type | Patch cable - CAT 5e |
| General / Jacket Material | PVC |
| General / Features | Snagless, stranded, PoE ready |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Connector | RJ-45 - male |
| Connectivity / Connector (Second End) | RJ-45 - male |
| Summary Details |
| Cable length | 0.5 m |
| Cable standard | Cat5e |
| Cable shielding | U/UTP (UTP) |
| Connector 1 | RJ-45 |
| Connector 2 | RJ-45 |
| Connector contacts plating | Gold |
| Data transfer rate | 100 Mbit/s |
| Product colour | Grey |
