IBM 40K8973 3M Yellow Cat5e Ethernet Cable

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IBM 40K8973 is a 3-meter Cat5e unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable in yellow jacket. Supports 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet over shorter distances, with stan dard RJ45 connectors on both ends. Part number 40K8973 is IBM-coded and commonly used in server room patch panels, network switch connections, and workstation deployments where organized color-coding aids cable management. Cat5e supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and is compatible with legacy and modern networking infrastructure requiring basic connectivity. Suitable for internal LAN runs, equipment interconnects, and non-critical network segments where bend radius and durability matter.Tested and guaranteed. Available via quote. Show more