Media Inquiries:
Steven Kenney (Contact)
603-669-4347, Ext. 229
Manchester,
NH October 2003: Hitachi Cable Manchester's family of data-grade backbone cables has
been expanded to include the industry's first category
5e 50-pair cable approved for use in riser- and plenum-rated
applications. The cable is constructed using two bonded 25-pair
legs to facilitate cable pulling and deliver improved flexibility.
The easy-tear web design allows quick separation in the field.
These category 5e cables are fully component compliant to the
power sum backbone cable requirements specified in TIA/EIA-568-B.2
and have been certified for conformance by an independent third-party
test laboratory. Performance data is available upon request.
Category 5e 50-pair backbone cables are packaged on 1,000 foot (305 Meters) reels. The standard jacket color for CMR-rated cables is blue and the standard jacket color for CMP-rated cables is white. Additional jacket colors are available upon request.
Part numbers for the new category 5e complaint 50-pair backbone cables are referenced below. Please contact your Customer Service Representative at (603) 669-4347 for additional information.
| Category 5e 50-Pair Cables from Hitachi Cable Manchester, Inc. | ||
| Part Number | Rating | Overall Diamensions |
| 30172-100 | c(UL) CMR/FT4 riser-rated | .994" x .487" (25.2 mm x 12.4 mm) |
| 30171-100 | c(UL) CMP/FT6 riser-rated | .990" x .480" (24.9 mm x 11.8 mm) |
To learn more about other Hitachi Cable products, visit the company website at http://www.hcm.hitachi.com.