Ethernet Cables UK: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A Trade Stock

Ethernet cable for CCTV installations

This range covers Cat6 and Cat6A patch and duct-grade cable for wiring IP camera systems, from short 1m patch leads to 30m runs, plus outdoor-rated F/FTP cable for external camera links.

How to choose

• Cat6 vs Cat6A — Cat6A (e.g. the CAT6A S/FTP and duct-grade options) offers better shielding against interference, useful where cable runs sit near power lines or in dense containment.
• Length — pre-terminated leads run from 1m up to 30m; pick the shortest length that reaches the camera or switch to avoid excess slack in cabinets and enclosures.
• Indoor vs outdoor — the duct-grade Cat6A F/FTD cable is built for external or underground routing; standard U/UTP and S/FTP patch leads are for internal first-fix and patching.
• Shielding — S/FTP and F/FTP constructions add foil and braid screening, worth specifying in electrically noisy plant rooms or alongside mains cabling.
• Colour coding — black, white, orange and blue options are useful for separating PoE camera runs from data or alarm cabling on larger sites.

Typical deployments pair these cables with PoE switches and IP cameras across retail, warehouse, office and residential block installations, using patch leads for short cabinet-to-switch links and longer or duct-grade runs for camera drops.