Rated to 100MHz, this 0.5m CAT5e lead carries Gigabit Ethernet at up to 100 metres. That is plenty for broadband routers, PCs, printers, set-top boxes and most office equipment.
The cable uses unscreened twisted pairs (U/UTP), which is all most homes and offices need. A flexible PVC sheath keeps it easy to handle and route. Using 26 AWG copper makes it a little thinner and easier to dress neatly than heavier-gauge leads. Moulded boots support the cable where it meets the plug, reducing strain on the conductors.
It is sized for in-rack patching between a panel and the switch directly above or below it. Choosing blue leads for one job (cameras, phones or uplinks, say) makes faults quicker to trace later.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT5e
- Length: 0.5m
- Colour: Blue
- Screening: U/UTP
- Conductor size: 26 AWG
- Sheath: PVC
- Boots: Moulded
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Bandwidth: 100MHz
