Norden CAT6 U/UTP 24 AWG E Series PVC Cable, White

Overview

The Norden CAT6 U/UTP 24 AWG E Series PVC cable (order code 120-40001104WH) is the fixed network cable that runs inside walls, ceilings and trunking from the rack patch panel to each wall outlet, IP camera, access point or door reader. It is Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) with four pairs of 24 AWG (American Wire Gauge) solid bare copper conductors and a white PVC (polyvinyl chloride) jacket, in 305 m and 100 m lengths. It suits an office, shop or home network with Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices.

Is it right for you?

• Choose it for fixed indoor runs that end on a patch panel or keystone jack; solid conductors are made for that, not for leads that get plugged and unplugged.
• Choose the 305 m box for a floor or building fit-out, or the 100 m pack for a few cameras or a home office.
• 24 AWG conductors are thinner than 23 AWG. For long PoE runs or high power devices, the Norden 23 AWG E Series cable has lower resistance.
• It is built for indoor use. For outdoor or wet duct routes, choose an outdoor or double jacket cable.
• Where fire rules call for low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) cable, ask for the LSZH version, 120-40002104X.

Key features

• Category 6 to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801 Class E and IEC 61156-5, tested to 250 MHz, so it carries Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) over a 100 m channel.
• Supports PoE to IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at, so cameras, access points and readers can be powered down the same cable.
• Four pairs of 24 AWG solid bare copper with high density polyethylene (PE) insulation, 100 Ω impedance and 95 Ω/km DC resistance.
• White PVC jacket, 0.50 mm thick, outer diameter 5.8 mm, so it suits visible runs along white walls and ceilings.
• Bend radius of 8 times the outer diameter, which sets how tight a corner it can turn in trunking.
• Rated for -20 to 75 °C.
• 305 m pulley box weighing 12.1 kg net, which pays out without tangling.

What else you need

• Category 6 keystone jacks or a punch-down patch panel rated for 24 AWG solid conductors at each end, plus patch cords from the panel to the switch and from the outlet to the device.
• A punch-down tool for termination, and a cable tester to certify each link.
• A PoE switch or network video recorder (NVR) with enough power budget for the devices on the run.

Installation

A network or CCTV installer should pull and terminate it. Keep each channel within 100 m including patch cords, respect the bend radius of 8 times the outer diameter, and terminate on jacks or panels rated for 24 AWG solid conductors. The 305 m pulley box pays out from the centre, so it can be pulled straight from the box.

Before you buy

• 24 AWG is thinner than 23 AWG; compare the Norden 23 AWG E Series cable for long PoE runs or high power devices.
• Built for indoor use. Choose an outdoor or double jacket cable for routes outside or in wet ducts.
• Ask for the LSZH version, 120-40002104X, where fire rules require it.
• The 100 m length (120-40001104WH-5) comes in a separate 100 m pack. Confirm the packing when you request a quote.