Category 5e Cable, Riser

Genesis Category 5e Cables offer the ideal choice for basic voice and data networks in residential and light commercial buildings.

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Application

Genesis® Riser Rated Category 5e Cable is suitable for installation as follows:

  • Installed in a metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B).
  • Supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers.
  • In risers.
  • Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers.
  • Exposed to sunlight.

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
Conductors
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) Number of Pairs Stranding No. of Strands Shielding Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
5078
24 AWG 24 AWG
4 4
Unshielded Unshielded

Standards & References

Genesis® Riser Rated Category 5e Cable meets or exceeds the following:

  • UL 1666 - Riser Rated
  • UL 444 - Communication Cables, Type CMR
  • Sunlight Resistant Rated
  • REACH/RoHS Compliant
  • TIA-568.2-D Category 5e

Construction

Genesis® Riser Rated Category 5e Cable features the following quality and convenience characteristics:

  1. Bare Copper conductors for excellent signal transmission and low voltage drop.
  2. Polypropylene or Polyethylene insulation.
  3. PVC jacket.
  4. Durable rip cord for efficient jacket stripping and removal.
  5. Countdown® Length Markings for easy tracking of usage and remaining cable.
  6. Rated for 300 Volts
  7. Rated for -20 °C to 75 °C.