[ CABLE / ADAPTER RECORD // ANSI/TIA CATEGORY 5E / IEEE 1000BASE-T ]
Category 5e T568B-to-T568B Ethernet Patch Cable
8P8C plugs wired T568B at both ends; four twisted pairs straight-through.
CLASSIFICATION: Network and fiber cables. Identify protocol, direction, pinout and exact cable revision before connection.
Interface and capability
| Standard / protocol | ANSI/TIA Category 5e / IEEE 1000BASE-T. Connector appearance alone does not establish compatibility. |
|---|---|
| Endpoint / pinout | 8P8C plugs wired T568B at both ends; four twisted pairs straight-through. |
| Capability / limits | Compliant Cat5e channel supports 1000BASE-T to 100 m (90 m permanent link plus patch cords); a patch lead is only one part. |
| Certification / length | Standards define interface requirements, not every assembly’s performance. Certification, mode, current/power rating, direction and maximum length belong to the exact product/revision and complete channel; verify its manufacturer specification. Do not infer certification from connector shape or marketing terminology. |
Compatibility & handling
- Use four-pair marked/certified cable. RJ45 appearance does not prove Cat5e or PoE suitability; test the installed link.
- Inspect connector keying, latch, contact condition, shielding, jacket and model/revision marking. Stop if contacts are bent, loose, scorched, corroded or mismatched.
- Route without tension or sharp bends; follow product bend-radius, strain-relief, current and environmental limits. Test at the intended protocol and mode—physical fit is not a compatibility test.
Sources & further reading
- TIA-568.2-D Balanced CablingPrimary standards-body or manufacturer reference for ANSI/TIA Category 5e / IEEE 1000BASE-T; confirm exact cable assembly, certification and revision.