Quiktron 576-140-025 CAT6 Patch Cable 25 Ft Orange

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 576-140-025 is a 25-foot CAT6 patch cable finished in orange with a snagless boot design and CM (Communications Multipurpose) jacket rating. It is used to connect network equipment within structured cabling installations, including patch panels, switches, routers, and wall jacks. The snagless boot protects the RJ45 locking tab during routing and removal, reducing connector damage in dense cable environments. Electricians and low-voltage data installers are the primary trades that handle this cable in commercial and residential network installations.

This patch cable is suited for horizontal runs and equipment connections in data rooms, server closets, and structured wiring enclosures. The CM jacket rating makes it appropriate for in-building use in non-plenum, non-riser spaces. At 25 feet, it covers typical cross-connects between patch panels and active network equipment or longer desktop runs where a short jumper is not sufficient. Orange jacket color is commonly used to designate specific network segments or VLANs per site color-coding standards.

Key Features

• 25-foot length suitable for equipment room cross-connects and longer desktop runs
• CAT6 performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBase-T applications at shorter distances
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 locking tab during installation and removal
• Orange jacket aids visual identification and site-level color-coding practices
• CM-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for general in-building, non-plenum use
• Sold individually, one cable per unit

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard RJ45 keystone jacks, patch panels, switches, routers, and other CAT6-compatible network equipment in residential and commercial structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or structured cabling technician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. Verify that the installation environment does not require a plenum (CMP) or riser (CMR) rated cable before running this CM-rated jacket. Avoid sharp bends and stapling through the jacket, as physical damage degrades signal performance. De-energize connected equipment at the port level before seating or removing patch cables in live switching environments.