Product Description
23AWG outdoor CAT6 U/UTP, cut to 1m from reel — for installers who need exact runs rather than a fixed-length patch lead.
Why 23AWG matters on CCTV runs
The 23AWG solid copper conductors are heavier than the standard 24AWG found in most patch cable, which lowers resistance and insertion loss over distance. On long external runs to PoE cameras, PTZs or outdoor access points, that reduces the voltage drop that causes flickering IR, dropouts or underpowered devices — supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE up to 100W.
Where it's specified
- Jacket: red PE/LDPE, UV-stabilised — rated for external duct, catenary suspension between poles, or direct facade mounting.
- Standard: 4-pair U/UTP, exceeding ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Cat6, 550MHz bandwidth.
- Reach: 10GBase-T to 55m; 1000Base-T (Gigabit) to 100m.
- Supply: 1m reel-cut length, for field termination into RJ45 plugs, keystone jacks or patch panels.
Typical use
Fits IP CCTV backbones between network cabinets and cameras or outdoor wireless APs, structured cabling drops, and PoE runs where a rack switch or NVR sits some distance from the last device. Because it's supplied by the metre, it suits jobs where you're terminating on site rather than buying a fixed patch lead — useful for topping up a reel or building bespoke lengths for a specific containment run.
Specifications
- Product Type
- CAT6 U/UTP Outdoor Ethernet Cable
- Category
- CAT6
- Shielding
- U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Conductor Gauge
- 23 AWG
- Conductor Material
- 100% Solid Bare Copper
- Number of Pairs
- 4
- Jacket Material
- PE/LDPE (UV/weatherproof)
- Jacket Colour
- Red
- Cable Diameter
- 6.2-6.8
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the benefit of 23AWG over standard 24AWG cable?
The thicker 23AWG solid copper conductors reduce resistance and insertion loss, which helps preserve PoE power budget and signal margin on longer outdoor runs.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes — it has a red PE/LDPE UV-stabilised jacket rated for external duct, catenary suspension or facade mounting.
What PoE power does it support?
It supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE up to 100W, suiting higher-power devices such as PTZ cameras alongside standard PoE cameras.
How is the cable supplied?
As a 1m cut length from a reel, ready for field termination into RJ45 plugs, keystone jacks or patch panels.
