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Description of CAT5 Patch Cable
- Enhanced Cat5E 350MHz Assembled Patch Cable
- Type: Straight Through Patch Cable
- Wires Per Cable: 8 Wires
- Features: Stranded , Gold Plated Connectors
- Length: 0.5m (50cm)
- Connector(s): 2 x RJ-45 (Male)
- Compliant Standards: EIA/TIA-568B Category 5e
- Colour: Grey
- Jacket Material: PVC
- American Wire Gauge (AWG): 26
- Pairs Per Cable: 4 pairs
Uses of CAT5 Patch Cable
Used to
- Connect a series of patch panels, switches etc in a server or patch room
Advantages of CAT5 Patch Cable
The main advantages are that
- The cables are pre-terminated
- Saves on the time needed to make a cable
- Don't need to buy the crimping tool & RJ45 connectors
- Can be sure the wires are correctly wired
- They are good quality cables at a low cost
- Snagless design
- Moulded plug
- Good strain relief
Disadvantages of CAT5 Patch Cable
The main disadvantages are that
- In pure material terms it is more expensive to buy pre-terminated cables than cable & connectors
- Would not really be long enough for general use, mostly used by professionals in patch rooms
