Quiktron 566-100-005 CAT6 Patch Cable Gray 5 Feet

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 566-100-005 is a CAT6 Ethernet patch cable in gray, measuring 5 feet in length with no boot on the RJ45 connectors. It delivers reliable Cat 6 network performance for structured cabling installations, data closets, and equipment rack connections. The boot-free design allows for easier routing in tight spaces and higher-density patch panels where booted cables create strain-relief interference. Licensed low-voltage technicians, network installers, and data cabling contractors are the typical tradespeople who specify and terminate this type of cable in commercial and residential data infrastructure.

This cable suits horizontal patch runs between patch panels and network switches, workstation drops from wall jacks to equipment, and rack-to-rack interconnects in telecom closets. The gray jacket color supports color-coded cable management schemes common in structured wiring systems. At 5 feet, it is appropriate for short equipment connections within racks and cabinets or at desktop workstations. It ships as a single unit and is ready to install without additional termination.

Key Features

• CAT6 performance supporting Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBase-T applications at appropriate channel lengths
• 5-foot length suitable for intra-rack and short desktop connections
• No-boot RJ45 connectors allow dense patching without adjacent-port interference
• Gray jacket supports standard color-coded cable management practices
• Ships as a single cable, no additional hardware required

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard addition compatible with CAT6 patch panel ports, CAT6 keystone jacks, and RJ45 network switch ports in structured cabling systems meeting TIA-568 CAT6 specifications.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and network installers typically handle CAT6 patch cable installation. No tools are required for patch cable connections, though proper bend radius should be maintained to avoid signal degradation. Installation should follow TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Avoid sharp bends, tight cable ties, or running cables alongside high-voltage conductors without proper separation.