VIVO Black 500ft Bulk Cat5e Wire

Name: VIVO Black 500ft Bulk Cat5e Wire, CABLE-V011 | Waterproof, CCA Ethernet Cable, UTP Pull Box, Outdoor Direct Burial
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00GYGNCPO

Bottom line: The VIVO Black 500ft Bulk Cat5e Wire: 500ft connector-free spool cuts to any length you need; main trade-off: not UV rated: needs conduit or burial in direct sunlight.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 500ft connector-free spool cuts to any length you need
✓ Waterproof shield rated for direct burial outdoor runs
✓ Pull-box spool design feeds cable without tangling
✓ Solid 24 AWG 4-pair UTP construction for in-wall runs

Cons

✗ Not UV rated: needs conduit or burial in direct sunlight
✗ CCA conductors, not pure copper, unlike premium spools
✗ No connectors included: you supply and crimp RJ45 ends
✗ Cat5e caps at gigabit, so no 2.5G/10G headroom

Manufacturer description

The VIVO CABLE-V011 is a 500-foot bulk Cat5e run in a black jacket, built for the jobs where a patch cable simply will not reach. It ships connector-free on an easy-pull spool box, so you terminate your own keystones or RJ45 ends and cut exactly the lengths your run needs. The conductor is solid 24 AWG CCA (copper clad aluminum) in a 4-pair unshielded twisted pair layout, an economical choice for long horizontal runs where you are pulling hundreds of feet rather than patching a rack. A waterproof shield lets this VIVO Cat5e cable handle direct burial and outdoor routing between a house…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this cable be buried directly in the ground?

Yes. VIVO lists direct burial as an intended application and the CABLE-V011 uses a waterproof shield. Because the jacket is not UV rated, keep any above-ground segment inside conduit or out of direct sunlight.

Is this pure copper or CCA?

It is solid CCA, copper clad aluminum, at 24 AWG. That is what keeps the price at this level for a 500ft roll, but it is not the same as a pure bare-copper spool if your install requires one.

Does it come with RJ45 connectors already attached?

No. This is bulk, connector-free cable on a 500ft spool box. You cut to length and terminate your own RJ45 plugs or keystone jacks, which is what makes it suited to custom-length wall and outdoor runs.

What speeds will Cat5e support on a long run?

Cat5e is specified for gigabit Ethernet over standard runs. If you need 2.5GbE or 10GbE headroom on a permanent install, step up to a Cat6 or Cat6a spool instead.

Is 500 feet enough for a whole-house install?

For most homes, yes, if you plan drops carefully. A single 500ft roll covers roughly six to eight typical 60-80ft runs from a central panel. Map your runs before cutting since offcuts are not reusable.

Key Features

Cable Type: Cat5e bulk ethernet cable, 500ft roll, connector-free
Material: Solid CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) 24 AWG, Waterproof Shielding (Not UV rated)
Solid UTP: 4-pair unshielded twisted pair cables for economic use
Easy Spool Box: Ideal for network installation. Applications include direct burial, outdoors, and other environments where the cable may need a waterproof shield, but NOT meant for direct sunlight
Color: Outside jacket comes in a black finish

Full Specifications

Brand	VIVO
Color	Black
Gauge	24
Model	CABLE-V011
Material	Solid CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) 24 AWG, Waterproof Shielding (Not UV rated)
Solid UTP	4-pair unshielded twisted pair cables for economic use
Cable Type	Ethernet
Item Shape	Round
Model Name	CABLE-V011
Unit Count	500 Feet
Item Length	500 feet
Part Number	CABLE-V011
Connector Type	RJ45
Number of Pins	8
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Waterproof
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Specification Met	False
Compatible Devices	Modem
Data Transfer Rate	6 gigabits_per_second
Full listing title	VIVO Black 500ft Bulk Cat5e Wire, CABLE-V011 \| Waterproof, CCA Ethernet Cable, UTP Pull Box, Outdoor Direct Burial

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