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SolidLink - SL601N CAT5e 1000ft UTP Solid Conductor Cable 24AWG LAN Network Ethernet RJ45 Wire, Blue (SL601),
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SolidLink - SL601N CAT5e 1000ft UTP Solid Conductor Cable 24AWG LAN Network Ethernet RJ45 Wire, Blue (SL601),

Bottom line: The SolidLink - SL601N CAT5e 1000ft UTP Solid Conductor Cable 24AWG LAN: 1000ft easy-pull box with running foot markings printed on the jacket; main trade-off: CCA (copper-clad aluminum), not solid copper - fails TIA/UL-listed pure-copper specs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1000ft easy-pull box with running foot markings printed on the jacket
  • ✓ True 24AWG/0.50mm solid conductor, not stranded patch wire
  • ✓ Rated to 350MHz bandwidth, above the 100MHz Cat5e minimum
  • ✓ Handles voice, video and Gigabit data on one run

Cons

  • ✗ CCA (copper-clad aluminum), not solid copper - fails TIA/UL-listed pure-copper specs
  • ✗ Unshielded UTP offers no protection near fluorescent or motor noise
  • ✗ Solid conductor cracks if flexed - not for patch cords
  • ✗ Cat5e caps at 1 Gbps; no 2.5G/10G headroom for future upgrades

Manufacturer description

Designed to distribute data, voice and video with applications up to 350Mhz. Featuring 4-pair unshielded twisted pair cable with true 24AWG/0. 50mm solid conductor and 100 Ohm impedance. Each of the four pairs of the cable has differing precise number of twists per inch to minimize crosstalk between the pairs, which insures performance with high speed Gigabit Ethernet.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SolidLink - SL601N CAT5e 1000ft UTP Solid Conductor Cable 24AWG LAN… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. DRIPSTONE's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Cat5e 4/UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair HDPE PVC
  • 24AWG CCA Conductor (Copper Clad Aluminum)
  • Voice and Data communications
  • Easy Pull Box Gigabit Network Ready
  • Running "FT" Count Printed on Cable Makes Measuring Easy

Full Specifications

BrandDRIPSTONE
ColorBlue
Gauge24
ModelSL601
Cable TypeEthernet
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length1000 feet
Part NumberSL601
Connector TypeRJ45
Number of Pins8
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHigh Speed
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Specification MetCca
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Data Transfer Rate1 gigabits_per_second
Included ComponentsPull out Box
Indoor Outdoor UsageOutdoor
Customer Package TypeStandard Packaging

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