Belden Category 5e OSP Cable, 4 Pairs, 24 AWG, 1000 ft (305 m), Black

This Belden outside-plant cable delivers reliable Category 5e performance in exposed and directly buried installations. With solid bare copper conductors and a UV-resistant polyethylene jacket, it is engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions while maintaining clean signal transmission.

Highlights

• Category 5e performance up to 100 MHz
• Supports 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
• Solid bare copper conductors – 24 AWG
• 4 twisted pairs for full-duplex transmission
• UV-resistant black polyethylene jacket
• Water-blocking tape for direct burial applications
• Rip cord simplifies jacket removal
• Length: 1000 ft (305 m)

In daily use

This cable is built for outside plant installations where exposure to moisture, sunlight, and temperature extremes is a concern. The solid conductors allow for reliable punch-down termination, while the water-blocking tape protects the core from moisture ingress. It is suitable for direct burial and outdoor conduit runs, providing a dependable backbone for network connections.

Full specifications

• Cable Type: Category 5e (UTP)
• Application: Outdoor, Direct Burial, OSP
• Conductor: Solid Bare Copper
• Gauge: 24 AWG
• Number of Pairs: 4
• Shielding: Unshielded Twisted Pair
• Jacket Material: UV-Resistant PE
• Jacket Colour: Black
• Performance: Up to 100 MHz
• Data Rate: 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Water Blocking: Tape
• Rip Cord: Yes
• Outer Diameter: approx. 7.0 mm
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• PoE Support: Yes (PoE, PoE+, UPoE)
• Standards: TIA/EIA 568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801, RoHS
• Length: 1000 ft (305 m)

Final note

This cable meets or exceeds industry standards for Category 5e performance and is an excellent choice for robust outdoor network infrastructure.