CAT5E Ethernet cable supports structured network links where 100 MHz Category 5e performance and Gigabit Ethernet are required. This range covers U/UTP, F/UTP and SF/UTP constructions, multiple jacket and fire-rating options, outdoor versions, steel-messenger cables and fire-resistant designs. Start by matching shielding, installation environment and the required cable rating.
Start with these eight representative CAT5E models covering indoor, outdoor, unshielded, shielded, LSZH, steel-messenger and fire-resistant requirements. The full 34-product range remains available in the comparison table below, where every model links to its official product page.
NO.7112101
A U/UTP CAT5E option with PE construction for Outdoor or protected exterior routing. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112102
A U/UTP CAT5E option with PVC construction for General CAT5E network cabling. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112106
A U/UTP CAT5E option with LSZH construction for Low-smoke indoor projects. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112112
A F/UTP CAT5E option with PVC construction for General CAT5E network cabling. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112121
A SF/UTP CAT5E option with PE construction for Outdoor or protected exterior routing. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112131
A U/UTP CAT5E option with PE construction for Aerial routing with steel messenger. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112141
A F/UTP CAT5E option with PE construction for Aerial routing with steel messenger. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →NO.7112182
A F/UTP CAT5E option with Confirm selected version construction for PH120 fire-resistant version. Confirm conductor, installation environment, required fire rating, packaging and project-specific test limits before ordering.
View Product Details →Choose the installation environment first, then shielding and the required pathway rating. Conductor material, PoE load, route length and acceptance testing should be confirmed for the selected model rather than assumed from the CAT5E name alone.
Use the jacket and route description, not color, to decide. PE and designated outdoor constructions are the starting point for exposed or protected exterior routes. PVC, CM, CMR, CMP and LSZH options serve different indoor pathways and fire or smoke requirements; confirm the governing project code.
U/UTP has no overall screen, F/UTP adds an overall foil, and SF/UTP adds foil plus braid. Select shielding according to the electromagnetic environment and grounding plan. A shielded cable needs compatible shielded components and correct bonding to deliver the intended benefit.
Choose a version explicitly listed with a steel messenger. The messenger supports aerial routing, but span length, sag, tension, supports and local wind or ice conditions still require project engineering. Do not treat a normal outdoor cable as self-supporting.
Confirm conductor material, conductor size, bundle size, ambient temperature and PoE type. CAT5E describes data performance; it does not by itself confirm every PoE current, temperature rise or installation condition. Request the selected model's data sheet and project-specific PoE suitability.
Specify the conductor explicitly in the RFQ. Bare copper is the safer baseline when electrical resistance, PoE heating and standards compliance matter. Do not infer conductor material from jacket color or shielding, and do not substitute CCA without checking the project specification.
Read across each row to shortlist by shielding, jacket and messenger. The table is a selection aid; confirm conductor, outside diameter, electrical limits, certification scope and packaging on the exact product page or quotation.
| Model | Shielding | Jacket / Rating | Messenger | Selection Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO.7112101 Outdoor U/UTP CAT5e 24AWG PE Ethernet Cable | U/UTP | PE | No | Outdoor or protected exterior routing |
| NO.7112102 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC | U/UTP | PVC | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| NO.7112103 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CM | U/UTP | PVC / CM | No | CM-rated general-purpose pathways |
| NO.7112104 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CMR | U/UTP | PVC / CMR | No | Riser-rated indoor pathways |
| NO.7112105 U/UTP CAT 5E-UL CMP | U/UTP | CMP | No | Plenum-rated indoor pathways |
| NO.7112106 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG LSZH | U/UTP | LSZH | No | Low-smoke indoor projects |
| NO.7112109 U/UTP CAT 5E CPA PVC | U/UTP | PVC | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| NO.7112110 U/UTP CAT 5E BC PVC for 4K IP Camera | U/UTP | PVC | No | IP camera network cabling |
| NO.7112111 Outdoor F/UTP CAT5e 24AWG PE Ethernet Cable | F/UTP | PE | No | Outdoor or protected exterior routing |
| NO.7112112 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC | F/UTP | PVC | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| NO.7112113 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CM | F/UTP | PVC / CM | No | CM-rated general-purpose pathways |
| NO.7112114 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CMR | F/UTP | PVC / CMR | No | Riser-rated indoor pathways |
| NO.7112115 F/UTP CAT 5E-UL CMP | F/UTP | CMP | No | Plenum-rated indoor pathways |
| NO.7112116 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG LSZH | F/UTP | LSZH | No | Low-smoke indoor projects |
| NO.7112119 F/UTP CAT 5e Double PVC-UV | F/UTP | Double PVC | No | Outdoor or protected exterior routing |
| NO.7112121 SF/UTP CAT5e Outdoor Ethernet Cable UV-PE | SF/UTP | PE | No | Outdoor or protected exterior routing |
| NO.7112122 SF/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC | SF/UTP | PVC | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| NO.7112125 SF/UTP CAT 5E-UL CMP | SF/UTP | CMP | No | Plenum-rated indoor pathways |
| NO.7112126 SF/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG LSZH | SF/UTP | LSZH | No | Low-smoke indoor projects |
| NO.7112131 Outdoor U/UTP CAT5e PE Ethernet Cable with Steel Messenger | U/UTP | PE | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112132 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC with M | U/UTP | PVC | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112133 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CM with M | U/UTP | PVC / CM | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112134 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CMR with M | U/UTP | PVC / CMR | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112136 U/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG LSZH with M | U/UTP | LSZH | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112141 F/UTP CAT 5e PE with Messenger | F/UTP | PE | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112142 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC Steel Messenger | F/UTP | PVC | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112143 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG PVC CM Steel Messenger | F/UTP | PVC / CM | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112146 F/UTP CAT 5E 4PR 24AWG LSZH Steel Messenger | F/UTP | LSZH | Yes | Aerial routing with steel messenger |
| NO.7112181 PH30 U/UTP CAT 5e | U/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | PH30 fire-resistant version |
| NO.7112182 PH120 F/UTP CAT 5e | F/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | PH120 fire-resistant version |
| CABLES DE RED CAT5e Pantalla Aluminio/Mylar 4P 24AWG (CAT-5e) F/UTP | F/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| CABLES DE RED CAT5e UTP | U/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| CABOS DE REDE DE CAT5E 4P 24AWG(blindado) F/UTP Blindagem fita de poliéster aluminizada | F/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
| CABOS DE REDE DE CAT5E 4P 24AWG(não blindado) UTP | U/UTP | Confirm selected version | No | General CAT5E network cabling |
The twisted pairs carry the data, while the screen, jacket and optional messenger adapt the cable to its electrical and physical environment. U/UTP uses four unshielded twisted pairs without an overall screen. F/UTP adds an overall foil. SF/UTP adds an overall foil and braid. The selected version still needs compatible termination hardware and an installation method that preserves pair twist and bend limits.
CAT5E is commonly used for horizontal LAN links, device connections and IP-based building systems where the complete installed channel meets the required performance. The cable category alone does not override distance, pathway, fire-code, PoE or environmental limits.
Use CAT5E for structured copper links serving switches, outlets, computers, printers and VoIP endpoints. Match CM, CMR, CMP or LSZH requirements to the pathway and local project specification.
CAT5E can serve IP cameras, access points and other PoE endpoints when the selected model and installation are suitable. Confirm conductor resistance, PoE type, bundle temperature and voltage-drop limits for the real route.
Choose a designated outdoor jacket and a messenger version when the route requires aerial support. Direct burial, duct use, UV exposure, water-blocking and span engineering are separate requirements that must be stated in the RFQ.
Use the PH30 or PH120 entries only when their documented fire-resistance scope matches the project. Fire resistance, flame spread, smoke performance and listing status are different properties; request the exact report and certificate for the selected version.
Specify the complete channel, acceptance method and packing format before production. CAT5E bulk cable is normally terminated with compatible 8P8C modular hardware commonly called RJ45, but conductor type, plug design and shielding must match. For field acceptance, state whether the requirement is a permanent-link or channel test and identify the limit, tester and report format.
CAT5E is a balanced twisted-pair copper cabling category specified to 100 MHz. It is widely used for 10/100/1000BASE-T networks when the cable, connectors, installation and tested channel all meet the applicable Category 5e requirements.
The difference is the overall screening around the four twisted pairs. U/UTP has no overall screen, F/UTP uses foil, and SF/UTP uses foil plus braid. Choose according to interference exposure, grounding and compatible hardware.
Yes, a compliant CAT5E channel is intended to support 1000BASE-T within the applicable channel design limits. Actual performance depends on the complete channel, termination quality, route length, installation practice and test result.
No, choose a model explicitly designed for the intended outdoor route. UV exposure, moisture, duct, direct-burial and aerial conditions are separate. State the real environment and required water-blocking or messenger construction in the RFQ.
No, CAT5E identifies data-cabling performance, not every PoE installation condition. Confirm conductor material and size, DC resistance, PoE type, bundle size, ambient temperature, length and the applicable project standard.
A short project description is enough to start. For an accurate CAT5E cable quotation, include the following information or ask for help selecting any item that is not yet fixed.
Target product number or required shielding: U/UTP, F/UTP or SF/UTP.
Indoor, outdoor, duct, direct-burial or aerial route; include UV, moisture and messenger requirements.
Conductor material, conductor size and solid or stranded construction.
Jacket material and required rating, such as PVC, PE, LSZH, CM, CMR or CMP.
Link length, reel or box length, color and printing or meter-mark requirements.
Network speed, PoE type, device load, bundle size and ambient temperature.
Permanent-link or channel test requirement, acceptance limit and report format.
Required standards, certificates and the exact version or market scope.
Order quantity, packaging, labeling and destination market.
Certification and compliance references for project review, qualification and purchasing documentation.
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