I bought these for the lab to test older network gear, and basic connectivity has been fine. Good value when you don’t need them for critical links.
Cat5e Snagless RJ45 Unshielded (UTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 24AWG Pure Copper
US$1.80
Cable Types:
- EC-C8-SFTP-P-C28 S/FTP,PVC,Cat8
- EC-C7-SFTP-P-C26 S/FTP,PVC,Cat7
- EC-C6A-SFTP-P-C26 S/FTP,PVC,Cat6A
- EC-C6-UTP-P-C24 UTP,PVC,Cat6
- EC-C5E-UTP-P-C24 UTP,PVC,Cat5E
Length Price Table
| Length | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5m (5ft) | US$2.50 |
| 3m (10ft) | US$3.70 |
| 5m (16ft) | US$5.40 |
| 10m (33ft) | US$9.20 |
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Products Highlight
- Cat5e Ethernet Cable
- Snagless RJ45 Connector
- UTP Unshielded Construction
- PVC Cable Jacket
- CM Rated Jacket
- 24AWG Pure Copper Conductor
Specifications
| Cable Category | Cat5e | Connector Position | 8P8C |
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| Shielding Type | UTP | Cable Construction | 4-Pair Twisted Pair |
| Conductor Gauge | 24AWG | Jacket Material | PVC |
| Rated Frequency / Bandwidth | 100MHz | Maximum Supported Data Rate | 1Gbps |
| Wiring Scheme | T568B | Operating Temperature | -20 to +75°C (-4 to 167°F) |
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Cat5e Snagless RJ45 Unshielded (UTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 24AWG Pure Copper | Cat8 Snagless RJ45 Shielded (S/FTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 28AWG Pure Copper | Cat7 Snagless RJ45 Shielded (S/FTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 26AWG Pure Copper | Cat6a Snagless RJ45 Shielded (S/FTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 26AWG Pure Copper | Cat6 Snagless RJ45 Unshielded (UTP) PVC CM Ethernet Patch Cable, 24AWG Pure Copper | |
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| Cable Category | Cat5e | Cat8 | Cat7 | Cat6a | Cat6 |
| Connector Position | 8P8C | 8P8C | 8P8C | 8P8C | 8P8C |
| Shielding Type | UTP | S/FTP | S/FTP | S/FTP | UTP |
| Cable Construction | 4-Pair Twisted Pair | 4-Pair Twisted Pair | 4-Pair Twisted Pair | 4-Pair Twisted Pair | 4-Pair Twisted Pair |
| Conductor Gauge | 24AWG | 28AWG | 26AWG | 26AWG | 24AWG |
| Jacket Material | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC |
| Rated Frequency / Bandwidth | 100MHz | 2000MHz | 600MHz | 500MHz | 250MHz |
| Maximum Supported Data Rate | 1Gbps | 25~40Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps |
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FAQ
Ask a QuestionFind answers to common questions about our products.
Is this Cat5e cable a good replacement for old office patch cords?
Yes. It is a practical replacement for worn, loose, or unreliable patch cords in 1G office networks, especially when your existing cabling is already Cat5e.
Do I need to upgrade all my Cat5e patch cords to Cat6 or Cat6A?
Not always. If your network runs 1G Ethernet and is performing reliably, Cat5e is still suitable. Upgrade only where higher bandwidth, longer performance margin, or new infrastructure standards are required.
Is this UTP cable suitable for normal office areas?
Yes. UTP Cat5e cable is well suited for typical indoor office areas such as desks, classrooms, retail counters, and small network cabinets where heavy electrical interference is not present.
Questions & Answers Title
Ask a questionWe used them between small office switches and test devices, and they performed as expected. Nothing fancy, but they do the job.
We ordered quite a few to replace some old Ethernet cables. The connections are stable, and the rack looks cleaner than before.




