Product Description
A 2m Cat6 patch lead is the standard length for connecting a camera, NVR or switch within the same rack, cabinet or wall bracket — long enough to dress neatly, short enough to avoid loops in a cramped comms cupboard.
Build
- Type: Cat.6, U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) construction, rated to 250MHz bandwidth
- Conductor: 24AWG copper, gold-plated copper alloy pins for a low-resistance RJ45 connection
- Housing: polycarbonate connector shells; PVC jacket, 5.8mm diameter
- Attenuation: 32.8dB/100m at 250MHz — low signal loss over short trade runs
- Minimum bend radius: 69mm, useful when routing tight inside patch panels or camera housings
Where it fits
On a CCTV job this length suits patching a camera drop to a nearby switch port, linking an NVR to a PoE switch, or completing a short cross-connect inside a wall-mounted cabinet. For longer camera-to-NVR runs you'd typically pair it with bulk cable or a longer pre-made lead instead.
Operating range
Rated for -10°C to 60°C operation and -20°C to 75°C storage, so it's suited to indoor comms cabinets and equipment rooms rather than exposed external routes.
No shielding is specified, so keep runs away from heavy electrical interference sources such as large motors or fluorescent ballasts where possible.
Specifications
- Cable Category
- CAT6
- Length
- 2m
- Colour
- Blue
- Connector Type
- RJ45
- Material
- Polycarbonate
Frequently Asked Questions
What category of Ethernet cable is this?
It's a Cat.6 U/UTP (unshielded) cable rated to 250MHz bandwidth, terminated with RJ45 male connectors at both ends.
Is this cable shielded?
No — shielding is not specified for this cable, so it's an unshielded (U/UTP) construction.
What temperature range can it handle?
It's rated for -10°C to 60°C in operation and -20°C to 75°C in storage.
How tight a bend can I put in this cable?
The minimum bend radius is 69mm, worth keeping in mind when routing it through patch panels or tight camera housings.
