Cables To Go 19478 Cat5e network ethernet cable 7 ft White

Cat5e 350 MHz patch cable

This 7 ft white Cat5e cable uses RJ45 male connectors on both ends for fast ethernet and gigabit networks. It is rated for bandwidth-intensive applications up to 350 MHz and meets Cat5e TIA/EIA standards. The snagless boot prevents cable snags during installation and provides strain relief. Bonded pair construction maintains twist spacing to the termination point.

Practical limits of Cat5e

Cat5e cabling supports gigabit ethernet speeds up to 100 metres, but this cable is only 7 ft long. The 350 MHz rating exceeds the 100 MHz baseline for standard Cat5e, reducing impedance and structural return loss. It cannot carry 10 GbE speeds, which require Cat6a or higher categories. Maximum channel length remains governed by the Cat5e standard.

Capacity and headroom

The 350 MHz bandwidth handles voice, data and video distribution on gigabit networks with comfortable headroom. It runs out when the network demands 10 GbE throughput or cable runs longer than the Cat5e 100 metre limit. For short patch connections up to 7 ft, it delivers full gigabit performance. Buyers needing 10 GbE or longer runs need a higher category cable.