Product Description
What this cable is for
This is a full 305-metre box of outdoor-rated Cat5e cable — the bulk network cable installers use to run IP CCTV cameras, NVRs and access control links between buildings or from cameras back to a switch.
It's 4-pair, 24AWG solid copper UTP (unshielded twisted pair), built to exceed the ANSI/TIA Enhanced Cat5e standard, so it supports Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) across all four pairs — plenty for PoE IP cameras, HDBaseT extenders or VoIP.
Why "external grade" matters
The black LDPE/PE sheath resists UV and moisture, which is what lets you run it exposed on a wall, in a duct, or slung between buildings on a catenary wire — a standard indoor Cat5e cable will degrade outdoors over time. It carries a CPR Fca Euroclass fire rating, suitable for external non-riser routes (not for internal riser/plenum use).
Practical points before you buy
- The box has sequential metre marking printed on the sheath, so you can measure exact run lengths as you pull the cable and check what's left.
- Terminate with standard Cat5e RJ45 plugs, patch panels or keystone modules — no special tooling required.
- As solid-core cable, it's meant for fixed installation runs rather than repeated flexing or patch-cable use.
Check your run length and termination hardware before ordering, since this is sold as one continuous 305m box.
Specifications
- Brand
- Connectix
- Product Type
- External Cat5e UTP Solid Cable
- Cable Category
- Cat5e Enhanced
- Cable Type
- U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Conductor Material
- Solid copper
- Conductor Gauge
- 24AWG
- Number of Pairs
- 4
- Length
- 305
- Jacket Material
- LDPE / PE external grade
- Jacket Colour
- Black
- CPR / Euroclass
- Fca (external grade variant)
- Installation Location
- External, ducts, catenary, building façade
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Cat5e cable suitable for outdoor use?
Yes — it has a black LDPE/PE sheath that resists UV and moisture, rated for catenary, duct and façade installations.
Will it support PoE IP cameras and Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, it's 4-pair 24AWG solid copper supporting 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet over all four pairs, which covers standard PoE IP camera setups.
What connectors or hardware do I need to terminate it?
Standard Cat5e RJ45 crimp tools, patch panels or keystone modules — no special termination equipment is required.
Can I use this cable inside a building's riser or plenum spaces?
No — it carries a CPR Fca Euroclass rating intended for external non-riser applications, not internal riser or plenum routes.
