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CAT6 Cable (5m)

9G_CAT6_5M_FR
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Description of 5m CAT6 Cable

  • Standard: CAT6 Patch Cable
  • Colour: Grey
  • Length: 5m
  • Wires Per Cable: 8
  • Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Plugs
  • UTP 23AWG (American Wire Gauge)
  • Pair Sequence: EIA/TIA 568A
  • 550MHz
  • Moulded Boots with Strain Relief
  • Gold Plated Contacts
  • Jacket: PVC
  • Gigabit Ready
  • 100% Performace Tested
  • Snagless: Yes (RJ45 Latch is Covered)

Uses of CAT6 Cables

Used primarily

  • In server rooms / patch rooms
  • To connect PC / Laptop to wall plates
  • To connect PC / Laptop directly to router or switch
  • To run HDMI over CAT6

Advantages of CAT6 Cables

The main advantages are that

  • The cables are preterminated
  • They are low cost
  • Longer length for lengthy runs
  • Moulded plug with good strain relief
  • Snagless design
  • Are compatible with gigabit networks
  • Are backward compatible with older networks

Disadvantages of CAT6 Cables

The main disadvantages are that

  • May be too short or long for some jobs
  • CAT6 cables are slighlty more expensive than CAT5 cables
  • In pure material terms it is more expensive to buy pre-terminated cables than cable & connectors
  • Not always possible to pull pre-terminated cable theough existing ducting

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