Black Box 20ft Premium CAT5e 350MHz Crossover Patch Cable (Red)

The Black Box EVCRB83-0020 is a twenty-foot CAT5e crossover patch cable that lets you connect two network devices directly without relying on an uplink port or a separate adapter. Its red jacket makes it easy to spot in a crowded rack, and the flexible design slips smoothly behind desks, into wall plates, or through patch panels.

Built for demanding Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet links, the cable is tested to 350 MHz and supports data rates up to 1 Gbps. This extra headroom helps minimize impedance, structural return loss, and near-end crosstalk, so your packets move reliably even when electromagnetic noise or long runs challenge standard patch cords.

A stranded 24 AWG conductor core keeps the cable pliable for frequent moves or tight bends while remaining rugged enough for everyday use. Each RJ45 plug contains 50-micron gold-plated contacts that resist corrosion and provide a consistent electrical path over thousands of insertions. Boots that are molded and snagless guard the latch, preventing accidental breaks when you pull the cable through bundles or quick-swap it during troubleshooting.

The crossover wiring makes the EVCRB83-0020 useful for peer-to-peer computer links, switch-to-switch connectivity when auto-MDI-X is unavailable, and test-bench setups where you need a direct, reliable path between devices. Whether you are wiring a small office, refining a lab environment, or adding flexibility to a home network, this cable delivers dependable performance with clear visual identification.

• 350 MHz bandwidth provides generous performance headroom
• Twenty-foot (6 m) length reaches comfortably between racks and workstations
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds up to 1 Gbps
• Crossover wiring enables direct device-to-device connections
• Contacts are gold-plated at 50 microns for lasting signal integrity
• Molded, snagless boots protect the latch during pulls and rerouting
• Exceeds CAT5e requirements for reliable, high-quality data transmission