1m CAT5e Crossover Patch Cable, Red

1m CAT5e Crossover Patch Cable, Red

A 1m Cat5e crossover cable, wired with the transmit and receive pairs swapped at one end so two devices can talk directly: two computers without a switch, or one switch linked to another.

Most newer network ports detect the cable type automatically (auto MDI-X) and work with a normal patch lead, so a crossover is mainly needed for older equipment and kit that specifically asks for one. At 1m it reaches across a desk or between nearby rack units without leaving slack hanging down. Red stands out, so it is often kept for important links such as a firewall, router or server uplink.

The cable is ETL verified to ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568B.2, with a UL CM rating.

• Category: Cat5e
• Wiring: crossover
• Length: 1m
• Colour: Red cable, black boots
• Construction: UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
• Conductors: 26 AWG, 4 pair
• Verified: ETL, ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568B.2
• Rating: UL CM
• Connectors: RJ45 male to RJ45 male
• Boots: Moulded