Cat5e from 2002

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cj909

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Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if this belongs in this thread.
I just picked up two spools of cat5e NIB with manufacturing dates from 2003. I payed $5 a spool, figured there's not much to lose.
The link below is a catalog with the specs of the cable. I just don't know what they mean. The cable I have is on page 47.


My question is if I can run POE on this cable?

I'm not sure if there have been any changes to cat cables in the last 23 years in regards to POE, that would make this cable unsafe to use. I'll be installing Ubiquiti g5 and g6 cameras. I attached a photo of the label on the spool

Any help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
 

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And we can be sure it's solid copper and not CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) because it's UL-listed. :cool:
 
TonyR said:
And we can be sure it's solid copper and not CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) because it's UL-listed. :cool:
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I attached a screenshot.
According to the spec sheet, is solid copper. Does it make a difference if it wasn't?
 

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cj909 said:
Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if this belongs in this thread.
I just picked up two spools of cat5e NIB with manufacturing dates from 2003. I payed $5 a spool, figured there's not much to lose.
The link below is a catalog with the specs of the cable. I just don't know what they mean. The cable I have is on page 47.


My question is if I can run POE on this cable?

I'm not sure if there have been any changes to cat cables in the last 23 years in regards to POE, that would make this cable unsafe to use. I'll be installing Ubiquiti g5 and g6 cameras. I attached a photo of the label on the spool

Any help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Double check the specs, if AWG 23 or 24 and 100% copper wires and decent sheath ( for an older cable check if it is cracked .. )

If checks out good, I would use it.

Remember to not let it get kinked when pulling it, always have a helper assist you who understands this principle
 
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