Cat5e network cables
available at competitive prices.
In 2000 we saw the ratification and publication of a new standard Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable, the ‘e’ meaning 'enhanced'.
Category 5e is developed jointly by both the ISO and EIA/TIA. Cat 5e was designed specifically for protocols such as Gigabit Ethernet and other full duplex applications, which will inevitably appear in future years.
Although the actual bandwidth – 100Mhz – is identical to Category 5 (Cat 5), there were a number of important new performance parameters contained within this specification. The new parameters in Cat 5e include Equal Level Far End Cross Talk (EL-FEXT) Return Loss and various Power Sum measurements.
Cat 5e has been widely adopted throughout the market and is backwards compatible with all previous classes of performance. This means the accidental use of a Cat 5 cable or the patch cord will not cause your network to crash and you’re guaranteed to maintain at least Category 5 performance.
Finally and perhaps most significantly there is a real, available application designed for Cat 5e Gigabit Ethernet.
Cat 5e systems are available in both unshielded and shielded versions. The unshielded system offers a choice of standard and high density patch panels and Cat 5e cables. Both are available in either Black or Beige allowing clear identification of voice and data services or departments within a building.
The Excel Unshielded patch panels and modules are also available in blue, green and red that can help network managers to easily identify between particular services or departments. Whether you’re installing a Category 5e or Category 6 system a clear easy to use labelling system is paramount to any installation, Excel patch panels can be labelled by using either a self adhesive system, or by use of the optional slide label carrier strip included with each panel.
The ExcelPlus patch panels take labelling that one step further. These high density patch panels and Cat 5e cables combine the proven quality and performance of the existing range with enhanced aesthetics and labelling system. Each panel consists of 8 way blocks of RJ45 sockets, housed in a high quality plastic moulding. Each block of 8 sockets has its own label which can be removed from either side of the covered label field. The label strip itself is protected by a clear, tough plastic insert.
The quick and easy to install one piece module fits into either single or double gang flat or bevelled faceplates and comes complete with a slide label position for clear permanent labelling. The Excel low profile module is ideal for installations in shallow floor boxes or dado trunking.
The Excel Triple module offers the ultimate in flexibility, space utilisation and ease of installation. The totally modular design allows the mounting of up to 3 shuttered RJ45 ports in a standard flat or bevelled single gang faceplate, or up to 6 in a double gang facia.
In house screen printing allows the personalisation of products or the addition of identification markings to either patch panels or faceplates
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