What's the difference between a "non-booted" and a "booted" cat5 cable?

[cmai]

Confused!

Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

Look at logo at this page:www.ezaln.net

The Red CAT5 connected to clear RJ-45, and inserted into a jack. You can see the cable goes into the plug since it is Not Booted.

Now look here: http://www.cyberguys.com/templ...detail.asp?T1=119+5143

When Inserting the Cable the Boot adds protection to the Integrity of the cable and the plug.

After insertion it covers the area and keeps it clean.

:sun:

 

[cmai]

Thank you!

 

[spidey07]

the nice patch cables don't need a boot.

The plug itself has a small cover that prevents snagging of the plug without the added bulk of a boot.

In many switches the boot can be problematic because it is very difficult to squeeze 48 plugs right next to each other.

 

[Malak]

Yeah personally I don't like the boot.

 

[Kelemvor]

I hate boots. It's hard to disconnect them from the back of computers when they are in there amongst other plugs. Any time I get a cable with a boot like the one linked above, I rip off the part that covers the plastic piece you need to push down.