Networking cable Gembird CAT5e UTP 100 m, 24 AWG, grey

Gembird CAT5e UTP networking cable, 100 m long, designed for general Ethernet installations. The cable uses unshielded twisted pairs (U/UTP) with solid CCA conductors and meets Category 5e requirements for structured cabling. Its grey jacket and 100 m reel make it suitable for office, data closet and home network runs that require reliable copper cabling for up to Gigabit-capable LAN segments where Cat5e performance is sufficient.

Advantages

This CAT5e UTP cable provides a balance of cost and performance through solid CCA conductors and standard U/UTP construction. It supports typical Ethernet speeds specified for Cat5e cabling and is supplied on a 100 m spool in a neutral grey jacket for easy identification and installation. The unshielded design simplifies termination with common RJ45 connectors and reduces cost compared with shielded alternatives.

Suitable for

• Wired Ethernet connections in homes and small offices
• Horizontal cabling between workstations and network switches
• Patch runs in patch panels and network closets

Key specifications

• Standard: Cat5e (Category 5 Enhanced)
• Conductor type: Solid CCA (copper-clad aluminium)
• Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded overall, unshielded twisted pairs)
• Length: 100 m
• Color: Grey

How to use

Measure and cut the required length from the 100 m reel, strip the jacket and untwist the pairs to the needed length, and terminate the cable with RJ45 plugs or punch down into keystone jacks/patch panels following standard wiring schemes (T568A/B). Ensure proper cable management and avoid tight bends or kinks to maintain signal integrity.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, use this cable for Ethernet links within the same floor and avoid runs near strong electromagnetic interference sources. When higher bandwidth or longer runs with improved noise immunity are required, consider upgrading to Cat6 or shielded cable variants.