Description
- Standard: CAT6 Network 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
- In server rooms / patch rooms
- To connect up patch panels
- To connect PC / Laptop to wall plates
- To connect PC / Laptop directly to router or switch
Advantages
- The cables are preterminated
- They are low cost
- Their short length makes for neater installs
- Moulded plug with good strain relief
- Snagless design
- Are compatible with gigabit networks
- Are backward compatible with older networks
Disadvantages
- May be too short 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
