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.
- Cat6 SFTP Industrial Outdoor Patch Cable w/Dust Cap Black
26AWG pure copper stranded wire|CMX rated gel filled outdoor cable |50 micron gold plate RJ45 Plug |IP67 rated water and dust protection |
Learn MoreSKU: 641-xxx - Cat6a Slim Patch Cable with Boot28 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | + 600 MHz | 3.5mm OD | UTP | PoE | Lifetime Warranty Learn MoreSKU: 670-XX
- Panel-Mount Female to Male Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable - Standard Boot - Blue24 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 350 MHz | PoE Learn MoreSKU: 520-XX
- Cat5e Crossover Patch CableSpecialty Cable That Transfers Data Directly Between Two Computers without a Router Learn MoreSKU: 590-XX
- Cat8 Shielded Ethernet Patch Cable24 AWG Stranded Pure Copper Conductor |2GHz Max Bandwidth | 40 Gps Max data rate | UL Listed | ETL Learn MoreSKU: 860-xx
- Standard Boot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - Blue – 25 FT25 FT Blue | 24 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 550 MHz | PoE | UL Listed | RoHS | Lifetime Warranty Learn MoreSKU: 600-25 BL
Quantity Discount Pricing 1-9 10-19 20-39 40-59 60+ $14.99 $12.96 $12.34 $11.71 $10.92 Quantity available: 886
- Cat6 Slim Ethernet Patch Cable28 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 550 MHz | PoE Learn MoreSKU: 625-xx
- Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable - No Boot with Strain Relief
Cat5e Molded Boot - No Bubble | 24AWG/4 Pair | Snagless Design | PoE and PoE+ Ready | High-Speed Gigabit Ethernet
Learn MoreSKU: 550-XX - Cat6 Blue Plenum Ethernet Patch Cable - White Slip on Boot24 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 550 MHz | CMP | PoE Learn MoreSKU: 760-XX
- Cat6 Crossover Patch Cable
Specialty Cable That Transfers Data Directly Between Two Computers without a Router
Learn MoreSKU: 690-XX - Ortronics Clarity 6 Modular Patch Cable24 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 0.29" OD | 1" Min Bend Radius| PoE | UL Listed | Learn MoreSKU: MC6XX
- Panel-Mount Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - Standard Boot - Blue24 AWG Pure Copper Conductor | 550 MHz | PoE | UL Listed | Lifetime Warranty Learn MoreSKU: 630-XX
- Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - No Boot with Strain Relief
Cat6 Molded Boot - No Bubble | 24AWG/4 Pair | Snagless Design | PoE and PoE+ Ready | High-Speed Gigabit Ethernet
Learn MoreSKU: 635-XX - West Penn Tactical Cat5e Ultra Flex CableRJ45 to RJ45 | Ultra Flexible | Tactical Grade | 3 FT Learn MoreSKU: CN-PC5-TAC-xx
