5m CAT5e Crossover Patch Cable, Red
A 5m 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. 5m reaches across most rooms, for example from a router by the window to a desk on the far side. 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: 5m
- 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