Ethernet Patch Cables - Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, Cat8, M12
ShowMeCables Ethernet patch cables are available in Cat5e, Cat5e angled, Cat5e coiled, Cat6, Cat6 angled, Cat6a, Cat7, Cat8, M12, M8, 10GX, outdoor, and industrial types, with male, female, and open gender options in shielded and unshielded builds. These cables feature UTP shielding for standard office networks or F/UTP and S/FTP for high EMI/RFI environments, along with A, B, D, K, L, S, T, and X-coding and 568B, crossover, or straight through pinouts using 3, 4, 5, or 8 pins. Patch cables are stocked in 8-inch, 0.5-meter to 15-meter, or 0.5-ft to 300-ft lengths, with CM (PVC), CMR (PVC), CMP (plenum), CMX (PVC), outdoor (PE), PVC, Ultraflex (TPE), FEP, high-flex polyurethane (PUR), halogen-free TPU, stainless steel armored, antibacterial, LSZH, nylon, or flexible armor jackets, and molded, no-boot, panel-mount, slim, slip-on, or standard boot styles.
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FAQs
What are Ethernet patch cables used for?
Ethernet patch cables connect network devices in office, data center, industrial, and residential installations. They are available in a wide range of lengths, colors, and constructions to accommodate nearly any installation need.
What Ethernet cable types are available?
Ethernet patch cables are available in Cat5e, Cat5e angled, Cat5e coiled, Cat6, Cat6 angled, Cat6a, Cat7, Cat8, M12, M8, 10GX, outdoor, and industrial types. This range supports both standard office networking and demanding industrial applications.
What connector configurations are available on Ethernet patch cables?
Ethernet patch cables come in GigE RJ45 to GigE RJ45, GigE RJ45 to standard RJ45, GigE RJ45 to M12, M12 to M12, M12 to RJ45, M12 to open, M12 to M8, mini DisplayPort, RJ45 to RJ45, iX A to iX A, and many more connector configurations. These options support a wide variety of device and industrial connection needs.
What shielding options are available for Ethernet patch cables?
Shielding options for most cables often include UTP for standard office networks and F/UTP or S/FTP for environments with high EMI/RFI, delivering improved crosstalk performance and more stable throughput. Choosing the right shielding type helps ensure reliable signal performance in the installation environment.
What pinout and coding options do Ethernet patch cables feature?
Ethernet patch cables feature A, B, D, K, L, S, T, and X-coding, with pinout designs including 568B, crossover, and straight through pinouts using 3, 4, 5, or 8 pins. These options support compatibility with a range of industrial and networking connectors.
What jacket materials are used in Ethernet patch cables?
Ethernet patch cables are constructed with CM (PVC), CMR (PVC), CMP (plenum), CMX (PVC), outdoor (PE), PVC, Ultraflex (TPE), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), FEP, high-flex polyurethane (PUR), halogen-free TPU, stainless steel armored, antibacterial, LSZH, nylon, or flexible armor material jackets. This range of materials supports indoor, outdoor, and industrial installation environments.
What length options are available for Ethernet patch cables?
Ethernet patch cables are stocked in 8-inch, 0.5-meter to 15-meter, or 0.5-ft to 300-ft length options. Short patch leads work well in racks and enclosures, while longer cords help span runs between rooms or across office floors within the recommended distance limits for each cable category.
What boot styles are available for Ethernet patch cables?
Ethernet patch cables are available with molded, no-boot, panel-mount, slim, slip-on, or standard boot style options. These boot styles support a range of installation needs, from tight rack spaces to panel-mount applications.
Need help selecting the right Ethernet patch cable for your network? Our technical team provides support on cable category and connector selection (Cat5e-Cat8, M12, M8, RJ45), shielding and pinout requirements, and jacket and length options for your specific indoor, outdoor, or industrial application.
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ShowMeCables stocks a wide selection of Ethernet patch cables that ship the same business day as ordered. We are a global leader in wired and wireless connectivity products, providing solutions for many major industries, including electronics, medical, industrial automation, military, and telecommunications.
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- L-com M12 8 Position A-Code Outdoor Pigtail Cable Assembly - Shielded - Male to Open
A-code | 8 Position | Factory Automation | Fieldbus | IP67 rated | Gray
Learn MoreSKU: TRG886-C6G - ShowMeCables M8 4 Position Cable, PVC Jacket, Male/OpenShowMeCables M8 4 Position Cable, PVC Jacket, Male/Open Learn MoreSKU: M84PVC-MO
- ShowMeCables M8 4 Position Cable, PVC Jacket, Female/OpenShowMeCables M8 4 Position Cable, PVC Jacket, Female/Open Learn MoreSKU: M84PVC-FO
- L-com Category 5e Economy M12 4 Position D code Cable, IP67 M12 Male Plug to IP67 M12 Female Jack, 26AWG Shielded Outdoor VW-1 PVC BlackShowMeCables Category 5e Economy M12 4 Position D code Cable, IP67 M12 Male Plug to IP67 M12 Female Jack, 26AWG Shielded Outdoor VW-1 PVC Black Learn MoreSKU: TRG502-C6B
- L-com Category 6a Ethernet Economy IP67 M12 8 Position X code Cable, M12 Jack to M12 Jack, 26AWG Shielded Outdoor VW-1 PVC BlackShowMeCables Category 6a Ethernet Economy IP67 M12 8 Position X code Cable, M12 Jack to M12 Jack, 26AWG Shielded Outdoor VW-1 PVC Black Learn MoreSKU: TRG609-C6B
- ShowMeCables Category 6a 10gig Slim Ethernet Antibacterial Antimicrobial Cable Assembly, RJ45 Male/Plug, S/FTP, 30AWG Stranded, CM PVC, WhiteAntibacterial Jacket | 99.9% Effective in Stopping Bacterial Growth | 30 AWG Stranded Conductors | White Learn MoreSKU: 697A-XX WH
- ShowMeCables Category 6a 10gig Tangle Free Flexible Ethernet Cable Assembly, RJ45 Male/Plug, U/FTP Shielded Pairs, 26AWG Stranded, CM PVC, BlackCategory 6a 10gig Tangle-free Flexible Ethernet Cable Assembly | RJ45 Male to RJ45 Male | UTP | 24AWG Stranded | PVC | Black Learn MoreSKU: 626TFUF-XX BK
- ShowMeCables Category 7 10gig Slim Ethernet Cable Assembly, RJ45 Male/Plug, U/FTP Shielded Pairs, 32AWG Stranded, CM PVC Jacket, BlueCategory 7 10gig Slim Ethernet Cable Assembly | RJ45 Male to RJ45 Male | U/FTP | 32AWG Stranded | PVC Jacket | Blue Learn MoreSKU: 732S-XX BL
- L-com M12 8 Position A code F/UTP Industrial Cable, M12 M / M12 MField Bus and CAN bus | Food and beverage services | I/O connectivity | Motion controller, factory automation and industrial control | Sensors and actuators Learn MoreSKU: TRG861-P6B
- L-com Category 6a 10g M12 IP67 8 Position X code Double Shielded SF/UTP Industrial Outdoor High Flex Cable, M12 M to RJ45 F, CMX TPE, TEAL, 1.0mCategory 6a Premium M12 8 Position X-code Cable | IP67 M12 Male to RJ45 Female | 26AWG Double Shielded Industrial Outdoor High Flex CMX TPE Teal | 1M Learn MoreSKU: TRG625-T6T-1M
Quantity Discount Pricing 1-24 25-49 50-99 100-249 250-499 500+ $115.99 $109.76 $103.52 $98.59 $93.66 $91.24 - L-com Ethernet Category 6a 10gig Right Angle Patch Cable, F/UTP Shielded, 26AWG, RJ45 Straight to Down, CMX PVC, YellowEthernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable | F/UTP Shielded | 26AWG | RJ45 Straight to Down | CMX PVC | Yellow | 1 FT Learn MoreSKU: TRD695ASRA1YEL
- L-com Ethernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable, F/UTP Shielded, 26AWG, RJ45 Straight to Down, CMX PVC, BlueEthernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable | F/UTP Shielded | 26AWG | RJ45 Straight to Down | CMX PVC | Blue | 1 FT Learn MoreSKU: TRD695ASRA1BLU
- L-com Ethernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable, F/UTP Shielded, 26AWG, RJ45 Straight to Down, CMX PVC, OrangeEthernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable | F/UTP Shielded | 26AWG | RJ45 Straight to Down | CMX PVC | Orange | 1 FT Learn MoreSKU: TRD695ASRA1ORG
- L-com Ethernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable, F/UTP Shielded, 26AWG, RJ45 Straight to Up, CMX PVC, YellowEthernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable | F/UTP Shielded | 26AWG | RJ45 Straight to Up | CMX PVC | Yellow | 1 FT Learn MoreSKU: TRD695ASRA2YEL
- L-com Ethernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable, F/UTP Shielded, 26AWG, RJ45 Straight to Left, CMX PVC, BlueEthernet Category 6a 10gig Right-Angle Patch Cable | F/UTP Shielded | 26AWG | RJ45 Straight to Left | CMX PVC | Blue | 1 FT Learn MoreSKU: TRD695ASRA6BLU
