This 50m CAT5e patch lead from Nimbus is rated to 100MHz and handles 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 a screened construction that helps in electrically noisy spaces. Screened leads work best when the switch ports and patch panel are screened as well. The PVC jacket is soft and flexible, easy to route around furniture and equipment. 26 AWG conductors keep the lead slimmer and more flexible than a 24 AWG cable.
Long runs like this suit temporary networks and hard-to-reach equipment. Copper Ethernet is specified to 100 metres in total. Choosing green leads for one job (cameras, phones or uplinks, say) makes faults quicker to trace later.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT5e
- Length: 50m
- Colour: Green
- Screening: Shielded
- Conductor size: 26 AWG
- Sheath: PVC
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Bandwidth: 100MHz
