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Black Cat6 outdoor Ethernet cable on a 500 ft pull box

DRIPSTONE

DRIPSTONE DS611 Cat6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable 500ft 23AWG Black

SKU CH-FWZB-XY5RW

500 ft Cat6 outdoor cable with PE jacket, waterproof tape and 23 AWG CCA conductors for direct burial

  • Cable categoryCat6
  • Product typeOutdoor Ethernet Cable
  • Overall length500 ft (152 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • 500 ft continuous length for long outdoor runs
  • PE jacket resists UV, water and temperature extremes
  • Foil shield blocks EMI/RFI on buried links
  • 23 AWG CCA conductors meet Cat6 gigabit specs
  • Easy-pull box simplifies measuring and cutting

Outdoor Cat6 direct-burial cable

The DRIPSTONE DS611 is a 500 ft Cat6 Ethernet cable built for outdoor and direct-burial runs. A polyethylene jacket and waterproof HDPE-insulated tape protect the solid conductors from moisture, UV exposure and temperature extremes. An overall foil shield blocks EMI and RFI, while four colour-striped pairs simplify termination at jacks or patch panels.

Suited for buried or aerial links between buildings

Installers running gigabit links across gardens, driveways or between structures will appreciate the rugged double jacket that resists cuts and abrasion. The solid 23AWG CCA conductors meet Cat6 specifications for 1 Gbps Ethernet. Buyers who need higher bandwidth grades or shielded connectors for noisy industrial environments should evaluate alternatives that specify those ratings.

500 ft continuous pull-box length

The cable ships in an easy-pull box containing a single 500 ft run, letting you measure and cut exact distances without joins. This length determines whether one box covers the entire trench or whether additional boxes are required.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDripstone
Model nameDS611
Product typeOutdoor Ethernet Cable
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable categoryCat6
Size & build
Overall length500 ft (152 m)

Questions about this item

What speed does the Cat6 rating of the DS611 cap at in practice?

The cable is certified for gigabit Ethernet, so it supports up to 1 Gbps over the full 500 ft length.

What physical space and mounting does the 500 ft reel of the DS611 require?

The easy-pull box feeds the solid 23AWG cable straight out; you only need room for the box and a clear trench or conduit path for direct burial.

How is the DS611 terminated, and what step do installers often miss?

Strip the PE jacket, remove the water-blocking tape and foil shield, untwist the four colour-striped pairs, then punch down or crimp — skipping the tape and shield removal causes intermittent faults.

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