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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-12M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-12M-W Outdoor Patch Cable

12m Cat6A outdoor patch cable rated for 10 GbE and UV exposure
- Cat6A shielded construction supports 10 Gigabit speeds over full 12-meter run
- UV-resistant jacket and foil/braid shielding withstand outdoor temperature extremes
- 12-meter length eliminates mid-run connectors that introduce corrosion and signal loss
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-15M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-15M-W shielded outdoor

15m Cat6A shielded outdoor patch cable for UV-exposed networks
- Fully shielded Cat6A design maintains signal integrity across 15 meters
- UV and moisture resistant for outdoor, semi-outdoor, and exposed installations
- RJ45 connectors work with Ubiquiti systems and third-party Cat6A equipment
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-1M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-1M-W Shielded Outdoor Patch Cable

Cat6A shielded outdoor patch cable rated for 10GbE deployments
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with shielded construction to block EMI
- 1-meter pre-terminated RJ-45 connectors for immediate cabinet-to-device use
- Ultra-thin jacket fits tight conduit runs and confined routing spaces
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-2M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-2M-W shielded outdoor

Shielded outdoor patch cable for 10 GbE in harsh weather
- Category 6A (10 GbE) with RJ45 connectors, 2 meters length
- Weather-resistant shielding rated for outdoor deployment
- Ultra-thin design fits dense cable routing and equipment racks
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-3M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-3M-W Shielded Outdoor Patch Cable

Cat 6A shielded outdoor patch cable, 3m, rated for 10 GbE
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed for trunk links and high-bandwidth runs
- Shielded construction blocks electromagnetic interference in outdoor sites
- UV-resistant jacket handles direct sunlight and temperature swings
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-5M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-OUTDOOR-C6A-5M-W Shielded Outdoor Patch Cable

Cat6A shielded outdoor patch cable rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- 5-meter run with foil and braid shielding reduces EMI in dense RF environments
- UV-stabilized jacket resists degradation from direct sunlight exposure
- 10G Ethernet bandwidth for high-capacity backhaul across rooftop and tower sites
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.15M-W-24

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.15M-W-24 raided shielded RJ45

Cat6A patch cable, 0.15M ultra-thin braided shield for 10G networks
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed over short runs in dense rack installations
- Ultra-thin braided shielding reduces cable bulk while blocking EMI
- RJ45 connectors work with standard switches, routers, and network adapters
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-2M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-2M-W UniFi Cat6A braided patch

2M Cat6A braided patch cable with 10 GbE and Etherlighting for UniFi
- 10 GbE rated Cat6A conductor supports high-speed network deployments
- Translucent RJ45 boots with Etherlighting for visual port status indication
- Braided construction and 2-meter length built for structured cabling runs
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.3M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.3M-W Ultra-thin braided patch

Ultra-thin braided Cat6A patch cable, 0.3m, 10GbE ready
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed in compact 0.3-meter length for dense racks
- Ultra-thin braided design reduces cable bulk in wall and panel installations
- RJ-45 connectors work with UniFi switches, access points, and network gear
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-1M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-1M-W Ultra-thin braided patch

Cat6A patch cable, 1m ultra-thin braid, 10 GbE for dense deployments
- 1 meter length with RJ-45 connectors fits high-density patch panels
- 10 GbE speed rating supports Ubiquiti UniFi and standard network gear
- Ultra-thin braided jacket enables flexible routing in tight cable spaces
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-3M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-3M-W Ultra-thin braided patch

Cat6A ultra-thin braided patch cable, 3m, 10G-rated for dense rack runs
- Ultra-thin braided jacket fits tight spaces in high-density equipment racks
- 10 Gigabit-rated Cat6A with RJ-45 male connectors for UniFi and standard ports
- White color for organized infrastructure; durable construction resists kinking
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-8M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-8M-W Ultra-Thin Braided 10GbE Patch Cable

Cat6A patch cable, 10 GbE rated, ultra-thin braid for dense installs
- 8-meter length spans server rooms and surveillance centers without daisy-chaining
- Ultra-thin braided jacket flexes in tight cable trays and conduit runs
- RJ-45 termination on both ends works with UniFi switches and standard NICs
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-12M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-12M-W Ultra-Thin Braided Patch Cable

Cat6A 12m ultra-thin braided cable for 10 Gbps networks, 40% less bulk
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet rated with full Cat6A performance over 12-meter runs
- Ultra-thin braided jacket reduces footprint in dense patch panels and racks
- RJ-45 male connectors; backward compatible with Cat6, Cat5e, and Gigabit gear
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-5M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-5M-W Cat6A Patch Cable

Cat6A patch cable, 5m, ultra-thin jacket for dense rack deployments
- 10 Gbps Cat6A performance with pre-assembled RJ-45 connectors, ready to use
- Ultra-thin braided design reduces clutter in patch panels and cable trays
- 5-meter length covers standard cabinet and cross-cabinet backbone runs
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-15M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-15M-W Ultra-thin braided patch

15m Cat6A patch cable with ultra-thin braided jacket for 10 GbE
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in compact form for dense rack runs
- RJ-45 connectors; backward-compatible with 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE systems
- White finish; designed for Ubiquiti UniFi and enterprise deployments
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SKU: UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.15M-W

Ubiquiti UACC-CABLE-PATCH-EL-C6A-0.15M-W Ultra-Thin Braided Patch Cable

Ultra-thin Cat6A patch cable for 10 Gbps rack interconnects in tight spaces
- 0.15m length eliminates excess slack for direct switch-to-switch connections
- Cat6A rated for full 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance on backbone links
- Braided design reduces cable bundle diameter in high-density patch panels
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Match Bracket to Camera + Surface

A dome camera mounted on a textured wall needs a wall-mount adapter with a gasket; mounted on a pole it needs a pole-mount arm; mounted on an eave it may need a pendant. Third-party brackets exist but brand-specific brackets include proper camera cable routing and weather gasketing. Buying a $40 generic bracket to save on a $80 Axis bracket usually costs more in installation time.

Enclosure NEMA Rating

NEMA 3R = light rain; NEMA 4 = splash + driving rain; NEMA 4X = above + corrosion resistance (coastal, industrial); NEMA 6 = temporary submersion. For weather-exposed camera enclosures, NEMA 4X is the commercial standard. For mission-critical outdoor gear, pair NEMA 4X enclosure + IP67 camera + IK10 vandal rating.

C/CS-Mount Lens Selection

Box cameras use interchangeable C-mount (17.526mm flange) or CS-mount (12.5mm flange). Lens focal length + sensor size determines field of view: a 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor gives ~60° horizontal FOV. Our DORI guide covers lens selection by scene distance. F-stop matters for low-light; P-iris for auto-exposure.

IR Illuminator Wavelength

850nm IR is more efficient but produces a faint visible red glow (deterrent or accidental giveaway, depending on use case). 940nm is truly covert but requires ~2x the power for the same effective range, and many cameras have lower sensitivity at 940nm. Match illuminator wavelength to camera IR-cut filter spec, or image washout results.

Power Supply Sizing & Distance

12VDC cameras at 100ft from a power supply drop significant voltage over 18-gauge wire — a camera rated for 12V may see 10.5V at the camera end under load, triggering brownout resets. For long runs, use a higher-voltage power supply (24VAC or 48VDC) and step down at the camera. UL-listed surveillance power supplies (Altronix) publish voltage-drop tables.

Cable Jacket Rating

Indoor Cat6 is rated CM (communications); plenum-rated CMP is required for above-drop-ceiling runs per NFPA 70. Outdoor/direct-burial Ethernet is a different product (CMX, direct-burial gel-filled). Mixing jacket ratings causes code violations and fire inspector rejections. Always spec by run environment, not lowest-cost SKU.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

NEMA vs IP Rating Systems

NEMA is the US enclosure standard (NEMA 1-13); IP is the international standard (IP00-IP68). Rough crosswalk: NEMA 4 ≈ IP66, NEMA 4X ≈ IP66 + corrosion, NEMA 6 ≈ IP67. Some spec sheets list both; when only one is given, the crosswalk is approximate. For coastal, industrial, and food-processing environments, specify NEMA 4X or IP66 + stainless steel.

C-Mount vs CS-Mount Lenses

C-mount: 17.526mm flange focal distance. CS-mount: 12.5mm flange. CS cameras accept both lens types (C lenses need a 5mm adapter ring); C cameras accept only C lenses. Most modern box cameras are CS-mount for lens flexibility. Lens thread is 1-inch × 32 TPI on both.

F-Stop / Iris

F-stop = focal length ÷ aperture diameter. Lower F-stop (wider aperture) means more light, better low-light performance, shallower depth of field. F1.4 is very low-light capable; F1.8 is common commercial spec. P-iris (precise iris) lenses auto-adjust aperture based on scene lighting — reduces over-exposure during day, improves low-light at night.

850nm vs 940nm IR

IR illuminators at 850nm are more energy-efficient and the sensitivity of most camera IR-cut filters peaks here — but 850nm produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is invisible to human eye but requires ~2x the power or shorter effective range. Many covert-deployment cameras are re-tuned for 940nm sensitivity.

UL-Listed Power Supplies

Underwriters Laboratories listed power supplies meet safety standards for overcurrent, overvoltage, and enclosure isolation. UL 294 specifies additional requirements for access control; UL 603 for security burglary; UL 1310 for Class 2 power. Insurance and code requirements increasingly specify UL-listed supplies — particularly in commercial and institutional installations.

Plenum vs Riser vs PVC Cable

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable uses low-smoke FEP jacket for use above suspended ceilings where smoke spreads through return-air plenums. Riser (CMR) is for vertical shaft runs between floors. PVC (CM) is for open office runs only. Using CM in plenum spaces violates NFPA 70 — costly inspector rejection if caught.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

New Construction Retrofit

Cat6A plenum cable pulled to camera locations with proper service loops, 2-gang electrical boxes at each dome location with weatherproof backbox, Cat6A patch panel at the IDF, UL-listed power supplies for any 12V/24V camera, labeled and tested before cameras are mounted.

Coastal / Corrosive Environment

NEMA 4X stainless-steel enclosures for outdoor cameras, 316-grade stainless brackets, silicone dielectric grease on every connector, hot-dipped galvanized or powder-coated steel poles. Budget 15-25% more on accessories vs. standard outdoor — and plan for 3-5 year inspection cycles rather than 10.

Box-Camera LPR Application

Box camera with 50-150mm telephoto lens, dedicated 850nm IR illuminator at same height as camera, pole-mount bracket with junction box, UL power supply for camera + illuminator. LPR-specific enclosures with anti-reflective glass to avoid nighttime IR bloom. Typical deployment: dedicated lane camera, not general-purpose surveillance.

Parking Garage Retrofit

Existing analog coax cable replaced via NVT Phybridge or similar PoE-over-coax, vandal-resistant dome enclosures at ground level, low-profile bullet cameras on ceiling, LED-plus-IR-compatible illuminators to handle harsh fluorescent lighting. Enclosures rated for vehicle-exhaust environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the OEM bracket for my camera, or will a generic bracket work?

For most commercial installations, specify the OEM bracket. Brand-specific brackets include proper cable routing, gasketed weather seals, and mounting-hole patterns matched to the camera — which matters more than the cost savings of a generic bracket. Generic brackets are acceptable for indoor standard-dome cameras on flat surfaces; for outdoor, vandal-rated, or pendant applications, use OEM.

What NEMA rating do I need for outdoor camera enclosures?

NEMA 4 for most weather-exposed deployments (driving rain, snow). NEMA 4X for coastal, industrial, or food-processing environments (adds corrosion resistance — typically stainless steel or fiberglass construction). NEMA 6 for temporary submersion or flood-prone areas. The IP-rating equivalent is IP66 for NEMA 4, IP66 + corrosion for NEMA 4X, IP67 for NEMA 6.

How do I choose the right lens focal length for a box camera?

Work backward from the scene. Identify the farthest point you need identification-grade coverage, use our DORI guide to calculate required pixels-per-foot at that distance, and match lens focal length + sensor size to deliver that PPF. A 4mm lens on a 1/3" sensor covers ~60° horizontal FOV; a 12mm lens on the same sensor covers ~20°. Wide FOV = shorter identification distance.

What's the difference between 850nm and 940nm IR illuminators?

850nm is more energy-efficient — you get more effective range per watt — but produces a faint visible red glow from the LEDs. 940nm is truly invisible to the human eye but requires about 2x the power for equivalent range, and many cameras have lower sensor sensitivity at 940nm. For deterrent visibility or cost-efficient long-range, 850nm; for covert applications, 940nm.

Can I power an IP camera with a generic 12V wall-wart?

Not for a commercial deployment. Generic wall-warts are unregulated, not UL-listed for security applications, and typically don't include surge protection. Use a UL-listed surveillance power supply (Altronix AL series, UL 294 or UL 603) with battery backup where required. PoE is preferred when possible — single cable, centralized power management, UPS-backed.

What cable jacket rating do I need for in-ceiling runs?

Plenum-rated (CMP) cable is required for any run through a return-air plenum space above suspended ceilings (most commercial buildings). Riser (CMR) for vertical shafts between floors. PVC (CM) for open office spaces only. Using non-plenum cable in a plenum space is a fire-code violation under NFPA 70 and will be rejected by inspectors. Budget plenum cable for any building where you're not 100% sure of the return-air path.

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