Tripp Lite N201-005-YW Cat 6 Patch Cable Yellow 5 Ft

Product Description

The TRIPP LITE N201-005-YW is a Cat 6 Ethernet patch cable finished in yellow, designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. At 5 feet in length, it provides a compact, flexible run suited for short connections between network switches, patch panels, routers, and end devices. Cat 6 cabling supports bandwidth up to 250 MHz and is backward compatible with Cat 5e and Cat 5 infrastructure. The yellow jacket simplifies color-coded cable management, making it easy to identify circuit types at a glance in dense wiring environments.

This patch cable is used in server rooms, data closets, office workstations, and audiovisual installations where a short, reliable network connection is required. It is sold individually and is appropriate for installation by IT technicians, low-voltage contractors, and network infrastructure professionals. The 5-foot length works well for rack-to-rack or device-to-patch-panel connections where slack management is a priority.

Key Features

• Cat 6 rating supports up to 250 MHz bandwidth for high-speed network runs
• Yellow jacket color supports color-coded cable management practices
• 5-foot length suits short runs in racks, patch panels, and workstation drops
• Backward compatible with Cat 5e and Cat 5 cabling infrastructure
• Sold as a single unit for targeted replacement or incremental installs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard patch cable for Cat 6 and Cat 5e network infrastructure, compatible with standard RJ-45 keystone jacks, patch panels, switches, and routers.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage contractors and IT technicians typically install Cat 6 patch cables in accordance with TIA-568 structured cabling standards. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management hardware. Avoid sharp bends exceeding the minimum bend radius of the cable jacket, as this can degrade signal performance. Ensure both termination points are fully seated and latched before completing the connection.