Quiktron 576-RD40-005 Cat6 Patch Cable 5 Foot Orange

Product Description

The QUIKTRON 576-RD40-005 is a Category 6 patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. Built with 28AWG conductors and a CM (Communications Multipurpose) cable rating, this cable is suited for horizontal and patch panel runs within buildings. The orange jacket provides quick visual identification in dense patch bay installations, and the booted RJ45 connectors help protect the latch from accidental breakage during frequent connect and disconnect cycles. This cable ships as a single 5-foot assembly, making it well suited for short equipment-to-switch or patch panel-to-port connections.

This patch cable is used in data rooms, telecommunications closets, and desktop networking applications where a short, color-coded Cat6 connection is required. The CM rating meets National Electrical Code requirements for use inside buildings in non-plenum spaces. The 5-foot length is a common choice for rack-mounted switch connections, structured cabling patch panels, and workstation drops in both commercial and light industrial settings. Installers, IT technicians, and low-voltage cabling contractors are the primary end users.

Key Features

• Category 6 performance supporting up to 250 MHz bandwidth for Gigabit and 10G short-run Ethernet applications
• 28AWG conductor gauge for a slim, flexible cable body that reduces bundle congestion in high-density installs
• CM-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for general in-building use in non-plenum spaces
• Booted RJ45 connectors protect the latch tab from breakage during repeated plug and unplug cycles
• Orange jacket color enables fast visual identification in multi-cable patch environments
• 5-foot length sized for rack-to-switch and panel-to-port connections

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6 patch cable compatible with RJ45 ports on network switches, routers, patch panels, and network interface cards rated for Category 6 or lower structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and IT professionals install this cable type under ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable NEC low-voltage wiring guidelines. No tools are required for termination as the cable uses factory-terminated, molded RJ45 connectors. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius and do not route alongside high-voltage conductors without appropriate separation. Verify the installation environment is non-plenum before using CM-rated cable, as plenum-rated CMP cable is required in air-handling spaces.