RJ45 boot DATACOM 4346 yellow, protective boots for RJ45 connectors, pack of 10

Protective RJ45 boots DATACOM 4346 in yellow are designed to fit standard RJ45 connectors and provide basic mechanical protection for the connector latch and cable strain relief. Supplied as a pack of 10, these boots slide over the connector and cable to reduce wear at the cable-connector junction, help prevent accidental latch release, and assist with visual cable identification in structured cabling environments.

Advantages

The DATACOM 4346 boots are made from flexible, durable material that maintains shape while allowing easy insertion and removal of the RJ45 plug. Their bright yellow color enables fast visual sorting and color-coding of network runs. By covering the latch and molding around the cable, the boots reduce mechanical stress on the connector and can extend the usable life of patch cords and field-terminated cables.

Suitable for

• Office and data center patch panels and switches
• Ethernet patch cords and custom-terminated cables
• Environments requiring cable color-coding and organization
• Installations where latch protection reduces accidental disconnections

Key specifications

• Color: yellow
• Material: flexible protective polymer
• Pack quantity: 10 pieces
• Fit: standard 8P8C (RJ45) connectors
• Function: latch protection, strain relief, cable organization

How to use

Slide each boot onto the cable before terminating or connecting the plug, ensuring the narrow end faces the cable and the wider end will cover the plug latch after assembly. For pre-terminated patch cords, push the boot over the plug from the cable end until it fully covers the latch and rests against the connector body. Verify that the latch can still be depressed when needed and that the boot does not obstruct connector insertion into RJ45 jacks.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use the DATACOM 4346 boots with cables of compatible diameter and standard RJ45 plugs. Use color-coded boots to mark different network segments or service types and replace worn boots to maintain reliable mechanical protection.