Black Box 6ft CAT5e Crossover Patch Cable Snagless UTP (Red)

The Black Box EVCRB83-0006 is a CAT5e crossover patch cable that gives you a straightforward way to link two computers directly or cascade network switches without using an uplink port. It measures six feet and comes in red, so you can spot a crossover line quickly in a busy rack or on a crowded desktop.

The cable supports gigabit Ethernet and has been tested to 350 MHz, well above the 100 MHz minimum for CAT5e. Each RJ-45 plug uses 50-micron gold-plated contacts that maintain solid conductivity and resist wear during repeated moves, and the 24 AWG stranded conductors add flexibility when you need to route the cable through tight spaces.

A boot with a snagless design shields the latch, so you can pull the connector through bundle trays or patch panels without catching on other cables. Black Box rates the plug for up to 750 insertion and extraction cycles, making this model a dependable choice for labs, classrooms, and data centers where equipment is swapped or reconfigured often.

Because it meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 requirements, the cable helps reduce unwanted impedance, near-end crosstalk, and return loss. In practical terms, that means cleaner signal integrity for applications that push the full bandwidth of a gigabit link, such as high-volume file transfers, VoIP, or imaging systems.

Whether you need a quick crossover on a test bench, a permanent link between two switches in a home office, or a reliable patch in a production rack, this cable delivers consistent performance and saves you from hunting for a separate crossover adapter.

• CAT5e crossover design for direct device-to-device links
• Six-foot length, red jacket for easy identification
• Tested to 350 MHz and supports up to 1 Gbps
• 50-micron gold-plated contacts for reliable conductivity
• Boot with a snagless design protects the latch
• 24 AWG stranded copper conductors offer flexibility
• UTP construction meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
• Rated for up to 750 insertion and extraction cycles