Quiktron 570-135-025 Cat5e Patch Cable 25 Ft Black

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 570-135-025 is a 25-foot Category 5e patch cable finished in black with a snagless boot design and CM (Communications Multipurpose) jacket rating. It provides a reliable copper Ethernet connection for structured cabling applications in commercial and residential installations. The snagless boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during routing and pull-through, reducing the chance of connector failure in dense patch panel environments. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers, though the straightforward plug-and-play design suits any trained hand.

This patch cable is suited for horizontal and equipment-room runs where a CM-rated jacket meets local code requirements. Typical applications include connecting network switches to patch panels, linking workstation drops to wall jacks, and patching between rack-mounted equipment. The 25-foot length covers mid-range runs within a single rack bay or between adjacent equipment racks. It is appropriate for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) network environments.

Key Features

• 25-foot length suitable for equipment-room and cross-connect runs
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 latch tab during installation and daily use
• CM-rated jacket meets NEC Article 800 requirements for general-purpose indoor cabling
• Category 5e specification supports Gigabit Ethernet and below
• Black jacket color supports color-coded cable management schemes

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat5e patch cable for use with RJ45-equipped network switches, patch panels, routers, and network interface cards in typical structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should follow TIA-568 and NEC Article 800 guidelines for low-voltage communications cabling. Avoid sharp bends, stapling through the jacket, or exceeding the minimum bend radius, as these degrade signal performance in Cat5e cables. Route cables away from high-voltage conduit and fluorescent lighting ballasts to minimize EMI interference. No special tools beyond a cable management hook or Velcro tie are typically required for patch cable placement.