cat5e 100m roll?
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Screwfix, Amazon, loads of places really.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/time-cat-5e-grey-4-pair-8-core-unshielded-ethernet-cable-100m-drum/353jy as an example.
Mods, I'm aware OcUK sell Cat 5 cables, but from what I can tell you don't sell reels hence I think it's fine to mention competitors.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/time-cat-5e-grey-4-pair-8-core-unshielded-ethernet-cable-100m-drum/353jy as an example.
Mods, I'm aware OcUK sell Cat 5 cables, but from what I can tell you don't sell reels hence I think it's fine to mention competitors.
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cheers - i just wasn't sure if there were certain brands etc to avoid (e.g. those using cca) or if there was a way to tell. i assume if it says 'solid' that means solid copper rather than cca? or maybe it doesn't matter, i'd read to avoid cca but happy to be told otherwise.
just knocking out a few dozen specific length ethernet cables for a temporary office so no need for future proofing but cheers all the same.
Solid is for use with Faceplates and Patch Panels, as opposed to the Stranded variety that should be used with RJ45 connectors.
CCA should be avoided - it's generally not rated for any type of PoE, and can be the source of random termination faults.
It's not really any more future proof, is slightly more expensive, and can be harder to terminate - no real reason to choose over Cat5e, unless you absolutely need 10gb at near 100m lengths, in which case you should be looking at Cat6A
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ah ok cool, cheers for the info.
and again, cheers. PoE is definitely required for some of the cables.
Cable Monkey or Kenable will sort you out. Note that in the context of a couple of the more expensive reels there, CCA is also code for a fire retardant specification - it doesn't mean cooper coated aluminium. You can confirm that the specs say 100% solid copper alongside the CCA rating. The cheap £22-28/100m reels will do you fine, and are copper. The £9/100M reel at Kenable is aluminium and says so, but I don't think Cable Monkey sell any aluminium. Just pick stranded or solid core depending on usage (solid for infrastructure/patch panels/wall boxes, stranded for patch cables between devices, but you'd be better buying the latter pre-made).
agreed and normally what i'd be doing but it's to keep a bunch of biddies in an office happy and i need to make them to specific lengths to minimize clutter (and minimize moaning!) - believe me, i'd rather not be making upwards of 40 sodding cables but for peace and quiet this is probably the best solution.
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If you still need this CSE Cables is who we used. They are a wholesaler
Unit 13 Thomas Road, Wooburn Industrial Estate, Thomas Rd, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0PE
cheers, but i only need a single 100m roll so the likes of those linked above will do me rather than a wholesaler.
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OK. I think will sell it by the roll. They have done that for me but of you are sorted, no problem.
I've bought some external and internal cat 5e cable, but had buyers remorse and I've just ordered some cat 6 stuff instead (including patch panel and faceplates etc). My runs are probably 10-15 meters at most, would cat 5e be able to do 10 Gb at these distances?
Most Cat 5e is good for up to 45m at 10Gb (that's what several reputable vendors/sites have suggested), with Cat6 55m and 6A 100m
Might just return the cat 6 stuff then, a lot of the runs are going to be through D-line trunking so will have some rather tight bend radius' around the corners of rooms etc.
Worst case, even if it doesn't work at 10Gb, it will work at 5Gb or 2.5Gb with compatible kit
Yeah that's true, I'm just worried about future proofing but I can't see myself needing 10Gb any time soon, and then it'll only be between say my main desktop PC and file server, not the whole networking needing 10Gb
Bear in mind as Wifi 6 starts becoming a thing, Access Points will start having 2.5 Gbps or even higher ports. If you're going through the effort of putting in new cables it's wise to make sure that it's 10 Gbps capable.Yeah that's true, I'm just worried about future proofing but I can't see myself needing 10Gb any time soon, and then it'll only be between say my main desktop PC and file server, not the whole networking needing 10Gb
I went with Cat 6 in the end, and even after just running 8 cables through trunking and the ceiling (with 2 more to go through external walls later this week) I'm glad I did. More hassle than I thought!
Is this in your own place or an office?