CABLETECH Copper Computer Cable - UTP Cat5e Twisted Pair + Gel, 305 m, Black, Outdoor

Network installers running backbone links between buildings or across outdoor industrial sites need a cable that shrugs off rain, UV exposure, and temperature swings. This 305-metre pull box of solid-copper Cat5e UTP with gel-filled insulation delivers exactly that: a rugged, weatherproof horizontal or riser backbone cable that maintains Gigabit Ethernet performance even when buried in damp conduits or lashed along exterior walls.

Key specifications

• Category: Cat5e UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), 4 pairs (8 conductors), solid bare copper, 24 AWG (0.5 mm)
• Length: 305 m (1000 ft) in reel-in-box packaging
• Jacket: Black PE (polyethylene), UV-resistant, outer diameter approx. 6.2 mm
• Insulation: Gel-filled to block moisture ingress
• Performance: 100 MHz bandwidth, supports 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Standards: ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173, TIA/EIA-568-B.2
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Why choose it

The gel-filled core prevents water migration along the conductors, eliminating corrosion and signal degradation in humid or submerged environments. Solid copper conductors ensure lower attenuation and better PoE performance than copper-clad aluminium alternatives, while the tough PE jacket resists cracking from sunlight and cold. Because it is unshielded, termination is straightforward with standard Cat5e RJ45 plugs and keystone jacks, yet the outdoor-rated construction means you do not need a separate conduit in many exposed runs.

Ideal use cases

• Outdoor point-to-point links between buildings
• Industrial site backbone cabling
• Buried or damp conduit installations
• Exterior wall lashing
• PoE applications in outdoor environments

Good to know

This cable is not flame retardant, so it is intended for outdoor use only. It complies with ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173, and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 standards. The reel-in-box packaging allows for easy pulling and reduces tangling during installation.