Quiktron 566-130-005 CAT6 Patch Cable 5 Ft Red No Boot

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 566-130-005 is a CAT6 ethernet patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. Measuring 5 feet in length, this cable ships in red for easy visual identification and circuit tracing in dense patch panel environments. The no-boot design omits the protective strain-relief boot found on standard patch cables, allowing for tighter port spacing and easier insertion and removal in high-density switch and patch panel setups. Network technicians and low-voltage electricians use this cable for short-run equipment connections, server rack tie-downs, and distribution frame terminations.

This cable is suited for data center racks, telecommunications closets, server rooms, and general LAN infrastructure applications. The 5-foot length is commonly used for patch panel to switch connections or workstation drops at equipment racks. The red jacket color supports color-coded cabling schemes commonly used to designate specific VLANs, circuits, or priority connections. It is sold as a single unit.

Key Features

• CAT6 rated for high-speed Gigabit and 10G short-run ethernet applications
• 5-foot length suits short patch panel to switch runs
• Red jacket for color-coded cable management and visual identification
• No-boot configuration allows tighter port clearance in high-density panels
• RJ45 connectors on each end for standard ethernet port compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or supplemental patch cable for CAT6 and CAT6E structured cabling systems using RJ45-terminated ethernet ports.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and network cabling professionals typically install patch cables as part of structured cabling systems governed by TIA-568 standards. No tools are required for cable insertion, but a patch panel labeling scheme should be established before populating a panel. Avoid sharp bends and do not exceed the minimum bend radius for CAT6 cable to maintain signal integrity. Power to connected equipment does not need to be shut down to swap patch cables, but follow site-specific procedures when working in live network environments.