Black Box Shielded Cat5e Patch Cable 3 ft, RJ-45, 1 Gbit/s

Maintain dependable network performance where interference can compromise copper links. This Black Box shielded Cat5e patch cable is built for short-run connections in dense equipment environments, helping preserve signal integrity across Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet deployments. At 3 ft, it is sized for clean patching between adjacent switches, patch panels, and network devices without excess slack. Shielding adds protection in high-noise areas, while gold-plated RJ-45 male connectors support consistent contact quality. The 26 AWG construction and PVC jacket are suited to everyday enterprise cabling, and the CM rating makes it appropriate for standard in-building use. For teams that care about uptime, cable quality is not cosmetic. In crowded racks, shielded cabling can reduce the risk of intermittent errors that create troubleshooting overhead later. This cable is a practical choice when you want a short, well-built patch lead that matches the expectations of professional infrastructure environments.