Black Box CAT5EPC-025-BL Cat5e UTP Patch Network Cable - 25 ft RJ-45 Male to Male Blue CM Jacket
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Cat5e patch cable uses 26 AWG stranded conductors for flexibility and resilience in patch panel and desktop deployments. The UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) design reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable network performance without additional shielding layers.
Key technical attributes include support for Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows the cable to deliver both data and power to compatible devices like VoIP phones and wireless access points. The cable construction includes molded strain relief and corrosion-resistant materials, enhancing longevity in various environmental conditions.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Characteristic, Cable Length, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This cable combines practical design with robust performance features that simplify network installations and maintenance. The blue color allows for quick visual identification in dense cabling setups, reducing setup time and errors during troubleshooting or reconfigurations.
Durable Construction
The PVC CM jacket and stranded conductors provide flexibility and resistance to physical damage, making the cable suitable for frequent handling and movement in office or data center environments.
- Molded strain relief
- Corrosion-resistant materials
- Damage-resistant design
Enhanced Connectivity
Gold-plated contacts and snagless boots ensure reliable connections and reduce the risk of connector damage, supporting consistent network uptime and reducing maintenance needs.
- Gold contact plating
- Snagless boot design
- RJ-45 male connectors
Deployment / Use Cases
This Cat5e patch cable is versatile for various networking scenarios, from small office setups to enterprise data centers. Its 25-foot length provides ample reach for connecting devices across rooms or within rack enclosures, offering flexibility in cable routing without excessive slack.
Common use cases include linking computers to network switches, connecting routers to modems, or patching between patch panels and active equipment. The cable's support for PoE makes it suitable for powering devices like security cameras, access points, and IP phones, simplifying installations by reducing the need for separate power cables.
Office Networking
Ideal for connecting workstations, printers, and VoIP phones in business environments, ensuring reliable data and power delivery for daily operations.
Data Center Patching
Use in server racks and network cabinets to interconnect switches, servers, and storage devices, with the CM-rated jacket meeting plenum safety standards for indoor use.
Highlights
- 25-foot Cat5e UTP patch cable for flexible network connections
- RJ-45 male connectors on both ends with gold-plated contacts
- Blue PVC CM-rated jacket for durability and easy identification
- Supports data transfer rates up to 1 Gbit/s for Gigabit Ethernet
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) compatible for simplified device powering
- Snagless boots provide strain relief and prevent disconnections
- Stranded conductors offer flexibility for patch panel use
- Environmentally friendly design with a 2-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CAT5EPC-025-BL |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Line | Connect |
| Product Name | Connect Cat.5e UTP Patch Network Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Category 5e |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Cable Length | 25 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Shielding | No |
| Jacket Type | CM |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| American Wire Gauge | 26 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbit/s |
| Boot Type | Snagless |
| Features | Stranded,Molded,Booted,Strain Relief,Corrosion Resistant,Damage Resistant,PoE,Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Product Color | Blue |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the length of this Cat5e patch cable?
This Black Box patch cable is 25 feet long, providing ample reach for connecting network devices across typical office or data center environments. The length allows flexible routing without excessive slack, making it suitable for patching between equipment in racks or across rooms.
What type of connectors does this cable have?
The cable features RJ-45 male connectors on both ends, designed for standard Ethernet ports on network devices. Each end has a single RJ-45 connector with gold-plated contacts to ensure reliable signal transmission and reduce corrosion over time.
Does this cable support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes, this Cat5e patch cable is PoE compatible, allowing it to deliver both data and electrical power to supported devices like VoIP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. This eliminates the need for separate power cables, simplifying installations.
What is the data transfer rate of this cable?
This cable supports data transfer rates up to 1 Gbit/s, making it suitable for Gigabit Ethernet networks. It meets Category 5e specifications for performance, ensuring reliable connectivity for high-speed data applications in business and IT environments.
What is the jacket rating and color of this cable?
The cable has a blue Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket with a CM rating, indicating it is suitable for general-purpose indoor use. The blue color allows for easy visual identification in cable management systems, helping with organization and troubleshooting.
What warranty comes with this network cable?
This Black Box patch cable includes a 2-year limited warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty supports reliable performance and provides assurance for business deployments, backed by the manufacturer's quality standards.
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