Bulk black Cat 5e cables are supplied on a reel or in a box for in-wall or riser installation, then cut and terminated to fit the network design, with plenum- or riser-rated options selected for the pathway. Black Cat 5e patch cables are preterminated with RJ45 connectors and stranded cable, making them suited for short equipment connections, rack or cabinet work, and tight spaces where flexibility helps.

Choose plenum-rated black Cat 5e cables for in-wall runs through plenum spaces used for air circulation, where plenum-rated cable is required. Choose riser-rated cables for vertical runs between floors or other approved in-wall and riser applications, and follow the requirements for the installation.

Black Cat 5e cables are available as patch cables in one-, two-, three-, five-, seven-, 10-, and 15-foot lengths, plus 1,000-foot bulk wire. Conductor options include 24 AWG stranded cable for patch connections and 24 AWG solid oxygen-free copper for bulk runs, with unshielded constructions shown in this assortment.

Black Cat 5e cables provide Ethernet connectivity for data, audio, video, and networked devices in residential and commercial systems, with the assortment supporting up to 350 MHz and one-gigabit Ethernet. Patch cables with RJ45 connectors suit equipment connections, while bulk riser- and plenum-rated cable supports in-wall installations when the appropriate rating matches the project.