ACT CAT5E U/UTP PVC solid cable grey 500 m

ACT CAT5E U/UTP PVC solid grey 500 m is an unshielded twisted pair installation cable designed for high-speed data transmission in structured networks. The cable supports Category 5E Link and Channel performance with electrical characteristics defined up to 100 MHz and is suitable for Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), xDSL, ISDN, ATM (155/633 Mbps), 100VG AnyLAN and various serial applications. Supplied on a 500 metre reel with a durable PVC jacket and solid copper conductors, it is intended for residential and commercial cabling installations.

Advantages

The cable provides certified Category 5E performance up to 100 MHz and supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. Its solid copper conductors and PVC outer jacket offer stable signal transmission and mechanical protection for fixed installations. The product is supplied on a 500 m reel for longer uninterrupted runs and easier installation planning.

Suitable for

• Wired Ethernet networks (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• xDSL and ISDN connections
• ATM networks up to 155/633 Mbps
• 100VG AnyLAN and serial data applications
• Residential and commercial structured cabling

Key specifications

• Standard: U/UTP Category 5E
• Conductor: Solid copper
• Pairs: 4 twisted pairs (Blue, Orange, Green, Brown with corresponding white-striped wires)
• Jacket material: PVC
• Electrical bandwidth: up to 100 MHz
• Length: 500 m reel
• Colour: Ivory / grey (product listing indicates white/grey)
• MPN: ES500A
• EAN: 8716065136432

How to use

Terminate cable ends with appropriate RJ45 connectors or patch panels following T568A or T568B wiring standards, taking care to maintain pair integrity and correct untwist length. Use cable management and conduit where required, and avoid sharp bends or tension that could damage the solid conductors. For long installations, measure and plan the run to ensure the 500 m length meets the channel requirements for your network design.

Recommendations

For best performance, install this solid-core CAT5E cable in fixed horizontal or backbone runs; for frequent flexing or patch cord use, choose stranded cable. Keep cable separation from power lines and sources of electromagnetic interference, and test each link with a certified cable tester after installation.