Product Description
A 5m Cat6 patch lead certified for 1Gbps at 250MHz, built for install runs where NVRs, switches and PoE cameras sit close together in a cabinet or on a wall plate.
Key specs
- Category 6 certified & verified — supports up to 1Gbps
- 250MHz rated frequency
- UTP construction — 8 core / 4 twisted pairs, unshielded
- Stranded conductors — 7 strands per core, for flexibility on patch runs rather than fixed in-wall use
- LSZH (LS0H) jacket — low smoke, zero halogen, relevant for containment and comms rooms with fire-rating requirements
- Flush-moulded, snagless boots — slim profile for dense patch panels, clip stays protected but accessible
- Moulded strain-relief collar at each connector
Where it fits on a job
At 5m this is a patching or short-run lead — camera-to-switch inside a cabinet, NVR-to-router, or a desktop uplink — rather than a backbone cable. Because it's UTP rather than shielded (STP/FTP), keep runs away from heavy EMI sources (fluorescent ballasts, large motors, high-current cabling) if you need consistent throughput.
The white jacket is a patching colour choice — useful for keeping cable colour-coding consistent across a rack or wall-plate install, no different electrically from any other Cat6 UTP lead on this spec.
LSZH is worth specifying explicitly on any order for comms rooms, riser cupboards or anywhere local fire regs call for low-smoke cabling.
Specifications
- Cable Category
- CAT6
- Length
- 5m
- Colour
- White
- Connector Type
- RJ45
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable shielded?
No — it's UTP (unshielded twisted pair), 8 core/4 pairs. If you need shielding against EMI, this isn't the STP/FTP variant.
What data rate does it support?
It's Category 6 certified and verified for data transfer up to 1 Gigabit per second, rated at 250MHz.
Is it suitable for a comms room with fire-rating requirements?
The jacket is LSZH (low smoke zero halogen), which is the spec typically called for in comms rooms and riser cupboards — check your local fire regs to confirm it meets the specific requirement.
Can I use this for PoE CCTV cameras?
The source material lists CCTV systems among suitable uses; as a standard Cat6 UTP lead it will carry PoE and camera network traffic on short patch runs, but power budget still depends on your PoE switch/injector rating.
