CAT5e Direct Burial Cable 1000ft - Shielded Solid Copper, Waterproof UV-Resistant
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Power your outdoor network with our CAT5e Direct-Burial Ethernet Cable, engineered for reliable Gigabit connectivity in harsh underground environments. Featuring eight 24 AWG solid-copper conductors, full-foil shielding with drain wire, swellable water-blocking tape, and a UV-resistant LSZH jacket, this cable delivers robust performance against moisture, sunlight, and EMI interference, making it ideal for campus backbones, PoE camera feeds, and remote Wi-Fi access points.
Explicitly designed for direct-burial installations, this cable combines multiple layers of protection: dry, water-blocking tape that expands on contact with moisture, complete foil shielding for EMI/RFI protection, and a UV-resistant, low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) jacket rated to IEC 60332-1. With solid bare copper conductors and a 350 MHz bandwidth that exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards, it delivers dependable performance in the most challenging outdoor conditions.
Key Features
- Dry water-blocking tape expands when it contacts moisture to seal out groundwater.
- No messy gel - clean, easy installation and termination
- Full foil shield (F/UTP) blocks EMI/RFI interference from power lines and equipment
- Tinned-copper drain wire grounds the shield to eliminate crosstalk and packet errors
- Solid bare copper conductors (24 AWG) for superior performance
- UV-resistant LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen) jacket withstands sunlight exposure
- IEC 60332-1 rated for fire safety and low-toxicity smoke
- Resistant to soil acids, moisture, and temperature extremes
- 350MHz bandwidth exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and 2.5GBase-T
- PoE compatible with minimal power loss over long runs
- Outperforms copper-clad aluminum (CCA) alternatives
- Sequential footage markers for accurate measurements
Ideal Applications
- Direct-burial campus network backbones
- Underground runs between buildings
- Outdoor PoE security camera and CCTV installations
- Remote Wi-Fi access point connections
- Buried conduit runs are exposed to moisture
- Agricultural and industrial facility networking
- Parking lot and perimeter surveillance systems
- Outdoor IP camera networks in wet environments
- Solar farm and remote site connectivity
- Underground installations requiring EMI protection
- Long-distance outdoor PoE applications
Cable Type & Construction
- Standard: CAT5e
- Type: Direct Burial with Water Blocking
- Shielding Type: F/UTP (Foil/Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Shield Material: Aluminum foil
- Pairs: 4 twisted pairs
- Total Conductors: 8
- Installation: Direct burial, conduit, outdoor
Conductors
- Gauge: 24 AWG
- Material: Solid bare copper
- Configuration: Solid (permanent installation)
- Performance: Outperforms CCA alternatives
Water Protection
- Type: Dry water-blocking tape (swellable)
- Function: Expands on moisture contact to seal the cable interior
- Advantage: No gel mess, easy termination, and cleanup
Shielding
- Shield Coverage: Full foil shield
- Drain Wire: Yes (tinned copper)
- Ground Function: Eliminates crosstalk and static buildup
- EMI/RFI Protection: Excellent
Insulation
- Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Performance: Moisture-resistant
Performance
- Maximum Frequency: 350MHz
- Data Rate: Up to 2.5GBase-T
- Applications: Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), Fast Ethernet
- PoE Compatible: Yes
- Attenuation: Minimized for long outdoor runs
Jacket
- Material: UV-resistant LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen) over PVC
- Rating: CMX (Outdoor)
- Fire Rating: IEC 60332-1
- UV Resistance: Superior protection against sunlight degradation
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to soil acids and environmental contaminants
- Outer Diameter: 5.6mm ± 0.5mm
- Color: Black
- Marking: Sequential footage markers
- Smoke Characteristics: Low-smoke, low-toxicity
Installation Rating
- Indoor Rated: N/A
- Outdoor Rated: Yes (CMX)
- Direct Burial: Yes - approved for underground installation
- Suitable Areas: Underground, direct burial, wet locations, conduit
- Environment: Moisture, UV exposure, EMI-prone areas, soil contact
Environmental Protection
- Moisture Protection: Water-blocking tape
- UV Protection: UV-resistant jacket
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C operating
- Soil Resistance: Yes
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to acids and environmental exposure
Packaging
- Spool Size: 1000ft
- Design: Heavy-duty spool for outdoor deployment
Compliance & Certifications
- Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
- Fire Rating: IEC 60332-1
- Rating: CMX (Outdoor)
- Environmental: LSZH - low-smoke, zero-halogen
- Burial Approved: Direct burial rated