Rated to 250MHz, this 5m CAT6 lead carries Gigabit Ethernet at up to 100 metres, with 10GBASE-T possible on shorter links of around 55 metres. That headroom makes it a safe default for new office and home networks.
The cable uses unscreened twisted pairs (U/UTP), which is all most homes and offices need. The PVC jacket is soft and flexible, easy to route around furniture and equipment. 24 AWG conductors are the heavier gauge, giving lower resistance on longer leads and with PoE devices.
It supports Power over Ethernet up to IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++), so one cable powers and connects IP cameras, wireless access points and desk phones.
Long enough to run from a wall port to a desk across the room, or between cabinets in a comms room. In a crowded patch panel, a orange lead stands out at a glance.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT6
- Length: 5m
- Colour: Orange
- Screening: U/UTP
- Conductor size: 24 AWG
- Sheath: PVC
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Power over Ethernet: Up to 802.3bt (PoE++)
- Bandwidth: 250MHz
