{"product_id":"100m-cat5e-outdoor-network-cable-black-solid-copper","title":"100m Cat5e U\/UTP Outdoor Network Cable – Black PE, 24AWG Solid Copper","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100m Cat5e U\/UTP Outdoor Network Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 100 metre Cat5e U\/UTP network cable is designed for external networking, CCTV and data installations where a durable outdoor cable is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features four twisted pairs of 24AWG solid copper conductors protected by a black polyethylene (PE) outer jacket. The PE sheath provides improved resistance to UV exposure and weather compared with standard indoor network cable, making it suitable for appropriately installed external and duct applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Copper 24AWG Conductors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable uses solid copper conductors rather than stranded patch-cable construction, making it suitable for fixed network cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts four-pair Cat5e U\/UTP construction is designed for Ethernet networking applications and provides a practical cabling solution for CCTV installers, network engineers and general data installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for External Network Installations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe black PE outer jacket is intended for outdoor and external applications. Its UV and weather-resistant construction makes the cable suitable for appropriately protected external network routes, CCTV installations, garden offices, sheds and data connections between locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation conditions should always be assessed before fitting. Appropriate conduit, ducting, weatherproof termination and mechanical protection should be used where required by the installation environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCat5e Gigabit Network Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Category 5e cable supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet network connections when the complete cable run is correctly terminated, installed and used within Cat5e network specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eActual network performance depends on the complete installation, including cable length, termination quality, connectors, network equipment and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for IP CCTV Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is well suited to fixed network installations involving compatible IP CCTV equipment and other Ethernet devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP CCTV camera network runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork video recorder connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthernet network installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork switches and routers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoIP network applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden offices and external buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral data networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the requirements of the connected equipment before installation, particularly where power, PoE standards or specialist environmental requirements apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eU\/UTP Unshielded Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a U\/UTP cable, meaning the cable does not use an overall metallic screen or individual pair shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood network installation practice should be followed, including maintaining suitable separation from electrical power cables and other potential sources of electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e100 Metre Cable Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100 metre length provides installers with flexibility for creating network runs to the required dimensions rather than relying on fixed-length pre-terminated patch leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable requires suitable network connectors, modules or termination hardware as appropriate for the installation. RJ45 plugs are not stated as included with this bulk cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Network Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCat5e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU\/UTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Jacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePE (Polyethylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacket Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal \/ Outdoor Network Cabling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Stated Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit Ethernet when correctly installed within Cat5e requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT5e U\/UTP-PE\/Black\/100M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for CCTV and Network Installers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 100 metre length, solid copper conductors and external-grade PE jacket, this Cat5e cable provides a practical solution for professional and DIY network installations requiring durable outdoor Ethernet cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of network cable is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 100 metre Cat5e U\/UTP bulk network cable with four pairs of 24AWG solid copper conductors and a black PE outer jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cable uses a black PE outer jacket designed for external applications and is described as UV and weather resistant. Appropriate installation protection should still be used where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable solid copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The conductors are specified as solid copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat conductor size does the cable use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable uses 24AWG solid conductors arranged as four twisted pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable shielded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a U\/UTP cable, which means the twisted pairs do not have additional metallic shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable length is 100 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is the cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe external PE jacket is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be used for IP CCTV cameras?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is suitable for compatible Ethernet and IP CCTV network installations when installed and terminated correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this Cat5e cable support Gigabit Ethernet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cable is specified for Cat5e Gigabit Ethernet use. Actual performance depends on correct termination, installation, cable-run length and compatible networking equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bandwidth does this cable support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated Cat5e bandwidth is up to 100 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cable come with RJ45 connectors already fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo pre-fitted RJ45 connectors are stated for this bulk cable. Suitable connectors or network termination hardware should be selected separately for the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this cable for a garden office or external building?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its external-grade black PE jacket makes it suitable for appropriately installed external network runs such as garden offices, sheds and connections between buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be used with PoE CCTV cameras?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is suitable for Ethernet network cabling, but a specific PoE or PoE power-class rating is not stated for this exact product. Check the requirements of the camera, PoE switch or NVR and the complete installation before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable intended for direct burial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct-burial rating has not been verified for this exact cable. Where the cable is installed underground, use suitable ducting or protection unless a direct-burial specification is separately confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234895184213,"sku":"CAT5e U\/UTP-PE\/Black\/100M","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2476\/1173\/files\/CAT5E_100m.jpg?v=1791366254","url":"https:\/\/cctvdirectuk.co.uk\/products\/100m-cat5e-outdoor-network-cable-black-solid-copper","provider":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}