Network cable CORDIAL 15563 Cat5e S/UTP (STP) RJ-45 to RJ-45 20 m Black

The CORDIAL CSE NN 5e PUR data patch cable (Cordial 15563) is a 20 m Cat5e S/UTP network cable with straight RJ-45 male connectors on both ends and a black PUR jacket. It combines a CCAT 5e PUR bulk cable core with HIROSE® RJ45 connectors protected by NEUTRIK® etherCON® cable connector protection, and uses a flexible AWG 26/19 inner conductor with a TPE‑V stabilizer. The cable is designed for mobile and stage use, outdoor transmissions and fixed audio or lighting network installations and supports PoE IEEE 802.3af-2003 (15.4 W).

Advantages

The cable is highly flexible yet robust and reelable, allowing tight bending radii without compromising signal integrity. The PUR outer jacket provides resistance for mobile indoor and outdoor applications while the S/UTP overall shielding helps reduce interference in audio and control networks. Transparent shrink-on tubing on the connectors enables easy visual identification.

Suitable for

• Audio networks and EtherSound™ systems
• Lighting control and DMX-converted network links
• Stage operations, mobile rigging and touring use
• Patch and device connection cables in studio or venue setups
• Outdoor temporary network transmissions where flexibility and robustness are required

When it may not be suitable

This Cat5e S/UTP cable is specified for up to 100 MHz and PoE at 15.4 W; it may not be suitable where higher bandwidth (Gigabit Ethernet at sustained rates over larger distances) or higher PoE power budgets (802.3at/af with greater wattage) are required. For permanent outdoor burial or fixed-install conduit runs you may prefer cables specified for direct burial or with different environmental ratings.

Key specifications

• Cable standard: Cat5e (100 MHz)
• Shielding: S/UTP (overall shield)
• Conductor: AWG 26/19, 19 strands per conductor
• Connectors: RJ-45 straight male — both ends
• Jacket material: PUR (black)
• Length: 20 m
• PoE support: IEEE 802.3af-2003 (15.4 W)
• Bending properties: flexible, reelable with tight bending radius

How to use

Use the cable to connect networked audio devices, lighting controllers, consoles and network switches. Plug the straight RJ-45 male connectors into corresponding RJ-45 ports. When deploying on stage or outdoors, route the cable to avoid sharp edges and secure it to prevent trip hazards; the PUR jacket and flexible conductor allow frequent winding and unwinding from reels. Observe the PoE power limits and keep channel lengths within recommended ranges for PoE delivery.

What to consider before purchase

• Required bandwidth and whether Cat5e (100 MHz) meets your network speed needs
• PoE power requirements — supports up to 15.4 W (IEEE 802.3af)
• Installation environment — PUR jacket suits mobile and temporary outdoor use but not necessarily direct burial
• Cable length (20 m) and any need for longer runs or permanent installations

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance on stage and in touring setups, use this Cordial Cat5e S/UTP cable for short- to medium-length links between audio/light devices and network switches, keep runs within recommended PoE distances, and store the cable on reels to preserve its flexibility and jacket integrity.