Quiktron 570-130-003 Cat5e Patch Cable 3 Ft Red

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 570-130-003 is a Category 5e (Cat5e) snagless patch cable rated for CM (Communications Multipurpose) applications. Measuring 3 feet in length and finished in red, this cable is used to connect network devices such as switches, routers, patch panels, and workstations. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 locking tab during installation and routing, reducing connector damage in high-density environments. Licensed electricians, low-voltage technicians, and structured cabling installers use this type of cable for both new installations and maintenance work in commercial and residential data networks.

This patch cable is suited for horizontal runs, equipment room connections, and end-device patching in Cat5e structured cabling systems. The red jacket provides easy visual identification in rack and panel environments where color-coded cable management is in use. It is appropriate for use in open-air, plenum-free cable pathways where CM-rated cable meets local code requirements.

Key Features

• Cat5e performance supporting network speeds up to 1 Gbps at 100 MHz bandwidth
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 locking tab during installation and repeated moves
• CM rating suitable for in-wall and general-purpose cable runs in non-plenum spaces
• Red jacket enables color-coded port and circuit identification in patch panels and racks
• 3-foot length ideal for short equipment-room and rack-to-device connections
• RJ45 connectors on both ends for standard Ethernet termination

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat5e patch cable compatible with RJ45 ports on Ethernet switches, routers, patch panels, network interface cards, and other 8P8C-compliant network equipment operating on Cat5e or backward-compatible Cat6 infrastructure.

Installation Notes

Installation of low-voltage data cabling should be performed by a qualified low-voltage technician or licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC Article 800 requirements and local codes. Verify that CM-rated cable is permitted in the intended pathway before installation — plenum spaces require CMP-rated cable instead. Avoid sharp bends and excessive pulling tension to maintain cable performance and connector integrity. Do not modify or re-terminate factory-installed connectors.