Rated to 250MHz, this 0.5m CAT6 lead carries Gigabit Ethernet at up to 100 metres, with 10GBASE-T possible on shorter links of around 55 metres. It is the everyday choice for offices, homes and small comms rooms.
The cable uses an overall foil wrap around the four pairs (F/UTP) to keep outside electrical noise out. For the screen to do its job, pair it with shielded panels, keystones and switch ports. Its LSZH sheath (low smoke zero halogen) limits smoke and toxic fumes if there is a fire, and is often a requirement in offices, schools and hospitals. 26 AWG conductors keep the lead slimmer and more flexible than a 24 AWG cable. Snagless boots shield the RJ45 clip, so it will not catch when the lead is pulled through a bundle or snap off in use.
It is sized for in-rack patching between a panel and the switch directly above or below it. Choosing red leads for one job (cameras, phones or uplinks, say) makes faults quicker to trace later.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT6
- Length: 0.5m
- Colour: Red
- Screening: F/UTP
- Conductor size: 26 AWG
- Sheath: LSZH
- Boots: Snagless
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Bandwidth: 250MHz
