Overview
| Model NO. | CAT6 & CAT5e | Compatible Devices | PC, TV, tablet, router, printer, more |
| Voltage | low Voltage | Conductor | CCA/CCAE/BC copper |
| Insulation Material | HD-PE | Sheath Material | PVC+PE |
| Material Shape | flat | Conductor Material | Oxygen Free Copper |
| Certification | ISO, CCC, CE, RoHS, VDE | twist | 4Pairs , 8cores |
| Brand | ZhongYI | Voltage Type | 30 V / 60 V (Data Signaling) |
| Company Name | ZHONGYI Cable Co., Ltd | Number of Conductors | 8 |
| Transport Package | 305m (1000ft) Easy-Pull Box / Sturdy Carton | Specification | 3 AWG (0.57 mm) for CAT6, 24 AWG for CAT5e |
| Origin | HEBEI China | Ethernet Speed | Gigabit 10Mbps |
Features
CAT5e & CAT6 Ethernet Cables full name is Category 5 or 6 Enhanced Ethernet Cable , are essential for high-speed data transmission in modern networking. While CAT5e is a reliable and budget-friendly choice for Gigabit home internet, CAT6 offers superior bandwidth and 10Gbps speeds, making it ideal for professional data centers, gaming, and 4K video streaming. Both cables feature high-quality twisted pair construction to ensure stable, interference-free connections for all your LAN, PoE, and smart home devices.
| Cable Category | Max Data Rate | Max Bandwidth | Typical Shielding Structure | Max Link Distance | Primary Installation Application | Key Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT5e (Category 5e) |
1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) | 100 MHz | UTP (Unshielded) or FTP (Foil Shielded) | 100 meters | Basic residential LAN wiring, legacy telephony, and basic IP smart cams. | Legacy / Low Cost |
| CAT6 (Category 6) |
10 Gbps (@37m) | 250 MHz | UTP (With Central Spline Divider) or S/FTP | 100m (1Gbps) / 37m (10Gbps) | Standard commercial office Gigabit networks, PoE+ smart building devices. | Mainstream Volume |
| CAT6A (Category 6 Augmented) |
10 Gbps | 500 MHz | F/UTP (Overall Foil) or S/FTP (Braided + Foil) | 100 meters | Enterprise backbone corridors, industrial IoT automation, high-power PoE++ links. | Enterprise Standard |
| CAT7 (Category 7) |
10 Gbps | 600 MHz | S/FTP (Individual Pair Foil + Overall Braid) | 100 meters | High-end residential smart automation, recording studios, severe EMI switch rooms. | Premium / ISO Only |
| CAT8 (Category 8) |
25 Gbps / 40 Gbps | 2000 MHz | S/FTP (Strict Double Shielding Mandatory) | 30 meters (Short link) | Data center switch-to-server interconnects, ultra-high-speed edge AI node arrays. | Next-Gen Data Center |
| Industrial Ethernet (Profinet / EtherCAT) |
100 Mbps / 1 Gbps | 100 MHz (Cat5e base) | SF/UTP or S/FTP with PUR/TPE Jacket | 100 meters | Robotic arm trailing tracks, factory drag chains, heavy oil/vibration machinery. | Specialized Niche |
High Speed: Supports up to 10 Gbps for distances up to 55 meters.
Bandwidth: Operates at a higher frequency of 250 MHz
Internal Divider: Often features a physical separator (spline) to minimize “crosstalk” between wire pairs.
Future-Proofing: Provides better performance and stability for high-traffic environments.
Application
Local Area Networks (LAN): The backbone of home and office internet connections, linking computers to routers and switches.
Data Centers (CAT6): Ideal for servers and high-speed storage networks requiring maximum throughput.
IP Security Systems: Used to power and transmit data for PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones.
Smart Home Automation: Connecting smart TVs, gaming consoles, and home automation hubs for lag-free performance.
Industrial Networking: Providing stable communication lines for automated machinery and control systems.
Certification
Factory
FAQ
1. What are the engineering bandwidth differences between CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cables?
Transmission Velocity & Bandwidth Margins:
While both variants support standard Gigabit networking at short ranges, they operate on entirely different mechanical frequency benchmarks. Our Category 5e (CAT5e) cable is engineered to operate at a maximum frequency bandwidth of 100 MHz, reliably delivering 1 Gbps data speeds for domestic and basic commercial office LANs. Conversely, our Category 6 (CAT6) cable expands the frequency threshold up to 250 MHz, delivering ultra-high-speed 10 Gbps transmission limits up to 37 meters (and 55m under optimal conditions), making it the ideal future-proof layout for heavy data centers and 4K video streaming loops.
2. Why is a pure Oxygen-Free Copper (BC) conductor mandatory for professional Power over Ethernet (PoE) setups?
Thermal Stability & Resistance Optimization:
Low-cost network cables frequently implement Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) conductors, which suffer from high DC resistance and mechanical brittleness. In modern PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ smart building deployments where high-current electricity is pumped over the data lines, CCA wires experience extreme localized thermal buildup and severe voltage drops, risking physical fire hazards. Our cables utilize exclusively 23 AWG or 24 AWG 99.99% pure Oxygen-Free Copper (BC) solid cores, ensuring minimum resistance, cool operation under full load, and rock-solid power delivery.
3. How does the physical internal construction of CAT6 minimize catastrophic cross-talk?
Integrated Central Spline Separator:
High-speed data streams carried over adjacent wire pairs tend to create heavy electromagnetic interference, known as near-end crosstalk (NEXT). To combat this signal degradation, our CAT6 cable features a precision-extruded physical internal polymer divider, known as a ‘spline’. This central spline locks the 4 twisted pairs (8 cores) into dedicated parallel channels, keeping the precise twist pitch perfectly stable during tight-radius installation bends, maximizing signal-to-noise ratios over maximum link distances.
4. Can this UTP Ethernet communication cable handle aggressive outdoor environments?
Environmental Routing Bounds & Polymer Protection:
No, the standard unshielded twisted pair (UTP) layout with a standard PVC jacket is engineered strictly for indoor network drops, data racks, and dry building conduits. While the internal High-Density Polyethylene (HD-PE) core insulation offers outstanding dielectric isolation, standard indoor PVC sheathing lacks the intense UV stabilizers required for open solar exposure or the dense waterproofing needed for underground direct burial. For severe industrial automation or dynamic outdoor tracking, we recommend switching to our specialized shielded industrial Ethernet lines.
5. What wholesale packaging standards and B2B project logistics does ZHONGYI CABLE guarantee?
Rigorous B2B Supply Logistics & Drum Security:
As an established B2B wire manufacturer, our standard export package for CAT5e and CAT6 network lines consists of 305-meter (1000 ft) continuous easy-pull sturdy box coils, or heavy-duty wooden reels for bulk installation projects. We provide full OEM/ODM support, allowing global communication distributors to specify custom outer jacket polymer colors (such as solid Grey, Blue, or Black), custom sequential meter markings, and private label box branding, fully backed by international CE, RoHS, and ISO factory certifications.
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