Panduit PUR5C04WH-F TX5e Cat 5e U/UTP CMR Bulk Copper Cable, 1000 ft

Overview

The Panduit PUR5C04WH-F is a TX5e™ Cat 5e unshielded twisted-pair riser cable engineered for structured cabling runs in commercial buildings — enterprise offices, campus networks, and security system backbones where you need reliable, code-compliant horizontal or riser infrastructure at scale. Built on 24 AWG solid copper conductors with HDPE insulation, this is genuine Pan-Net® cabling packaged in a 1,000 ft easy-payout carton designed to minimize pull-through friction and kink risk on longer in-wall runs. If you're laying out an IP camera network, VoIP infrastructure, or a mixed-use data backbone and need a riser-rated Cat 5e that won't be a compliance problem at inspection, the PUR5C04WH-F (often searched as PUR5C04WH F) is a straightforward fit.

Key Features

• 24 AWG Solid Copper Conductors: Solid copper — not copper-clad aluminum (CCA) — maintains DC resistance within TIA-568 limits across the full 1,000 ft pull. CCA alternatives degrade signal at distance; solid copper keeps your IP cameras and PoE devices reliable at the far end of long runs without chasing down marginal link failures later.
• U/UTP Construction (Unshielded Twisted Pair): Unshielded design simplifies termination — no drain wire to manage, no shielded keystone jacks required, and standard RJ-45 tooling works throughout. Appropriate for typical commercial environments where EMI isn't extreme; if you're routing near heavy industrial machinery or high-voltage runs, a shielded variant is the right call instead.
• HDPE Dielectric Insulation: High-density polyethylene insulation around each conductor maintains consistent pair geometry and dielectric properties over the cable's life, supporting Cat 5e bandwidth headroom (100 MHz) even after years of temperature cycling in wall cavities or above-ceiling trays.
• CMR Riser Flammability Rating: The flame-retardant PVC jacket meets CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) requirements under NEC Article 800 — code-compliant for vertical runs between building floors without conduit in most jurisdictions. This is the minimum rating for riser pathways; if you're running through plenum air-handling spaces, you'll need CMP-rated cable instead.
• White Jacket Color: White jacket aids visual identification in structured cabling environments where color-coded pathways separate network segments (data blue, security white, VoIP gray, etc.). Simplifies future moves, adds, and changes without re-labeling entire runs.
• 1,000 ft Easy-Payout Carton: The 305m/1,000 ft carton with easy-payout design feeds cable cleanly without tangles or figure-8 coiling on pulls — practical on longer in-wall or above-ceiling runs where a snarled box costs time. Carton quantity is 36,000 ft (36 cartons per master), relevant for project-volume purchasing and job-site staging.
• Pan-Net® Sub-Brand Lineage: Part of Panduit's Panduit structured cabling Pan-Net® copper cabling system, designed to be used end-to-end with Panduit connectivity (jacks, patch panels, patch cords) for channel-level performance verification — important if your structured cabling warranty depends on a tested, matched-component channel.

Integration & Compatibility

The PUR5C04WH-F is compatible with any standard TIA-568-compliant Cat 5e infrastructure — T568A or T568B termination, standard 110-punch or keystone jacks, and RJ-45 field-terminated or factory-crimped connectors. It supports IP security cameras, PoE switches, VoIP handsets, wireless access points, and any 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet application within Cat 5e channel specifications (up to 100m/328 ft per segment).

For security deployments specifically, this cable supports 802.3af (PoE, up to 15.4W) and 802.3at (PoE+, up to 30W) power delivery — covering the majority of fixed IP cameras, intercoms, and access control readers. It will not support 802.3bt (PoE++/90W) devices reliably at full channel length; check your switch's PoE budget and the camera's power draw before specifying for high-wattage PTZ or multi-sensor heads. Pair with a quality PoE switch and matched Panduit patch panels for a complete end-to-end structured cabling solution. For camera selection guidance, see our IP camera selection guide.

White jacket color blends into commercial ceiling tile environments and suits structured cabling color-coding schemes that reserve white for security or specific network segments. For plenum-rated spaces, specify the CMP-rated variant in the same TX5e family — do not substitute CMR cable in plenum air-handling plenums regardless of conduit type.

What's in the Box

• 1x Panduit TX5e Cat 5e U/UTP CMR bulk cable, white, 1,000 ft (305m) easy-payout carton

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the PUR5C04WH-F rated for plenum (air-handling) spaces?

A: No. The PUR5C04WH-F carries a CMR (Riser) flammability rating, which meets NEC requirements for vertical runs between floors but is not approved for use in plenum air-handling spaces. For plenum installations, you need a CMP-rated variant. Using CMR cable in a plenum space is a code violation in most jurisdictions.

Q: Can this cable support PoE (Power over Ethernet) for IP cameras?

A: Yes. The 24 AWG solid copper construction supports 802.3af (PoE, up to 15.4W) and 802.3at (PoE+, up to 30W) within standard 100m channel lengths. This covers the majority of fixed IP cameras, access control readers, and VoIP devices. For high-wattage 802.3bt (PoE++) devices drawing 60–90W, consult the switch vendor's cable gauge requirements and verify against your channel length.

Q: What is the conductor type — solid or stranded?

A: Solid. The PUR5C04WH-F uses solid 24 AWG copper conductors, which is correct for in-wall and structured cabling pulls where the cable stays fixed after installation. Solid copper is not appropriate for patch cords or frequently flexed applications — use stranded copper patch cords at the endpoints instead.

Q: How many feet come in a carton, and what is the carton quantity?

A: Each individual package contains 1,000 ft (305m) of cable in an easy-payout carton. The master carton quantity is 36,000 ft (36 cartons). This carton-level detail is relevant for project procurement and job-site staging estimates.

Q: Is this cable compatible with standard Cat 5e jacks and patch panels?

A: Yes. The U/UTP construction terminates with standard 110-punch-down keystone jacks and patch panels using T568A or T568B wiring. No shielded hardware is required. For a channel-level performance guarantee, Panduit recommends pairing this cable with matched Pan-Net® connectivity components throughout the channel.

Q: What does the CMR rating mean on the cable jacket?

A: CMR stands for Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser — a flammability rating defined by NEC Article 800. It means the cable's flame-retardant PVC jacket is listed for installation in vertical riser shafts between building floors without conduit in most jurisdictions. It is not a plenum (CMP) rating and should not be used in air-handling ceiling spaces.

Eden Phillips

When I spec structured cabling for a commercial security deployment, the PUR5C04WH-F comes up regularly as a solid riser-tier Cat 5e option — specifically because of its 24 AWG solid copper construction. That matters more than most buyers realize: CCA cable looks identical on the spool but fails DC resistance specs on longer PoE runs, and you end up chasing intermittent camera resets months after install. With this cable, you're pulling genuine copper throughout, which keeps PoE margins predictable from the first camera to the last one on the run.

Technical Highlights:

• 24 AWG Solid Copper: Maintains DC loop resistance within TIA-568 limits across the full 1,000 ft spool — critical for PoE reliability at 80–100m channel lengths where marginal cable compounds voltage drop at the powered device.
• CMR Riser Rating (Flame-Retardant PVC Jacket): NEC Article 800 compliant for between-floor riser pathways — no conduit required in most jurisdictions, which keeps your labor cost down on multi-floor pulls. Hard stop: this is NOT a CMP rating; do not pull it through air-handling plenum spaces.
• 1,000 ft Easy-Payout Carton: The payout carton design matters on 60–80m pulls through conduit or j-hooks — a standard box without a payout hole creates kinking friction that can exceed bend radius limits mid-pull and cause latent signal issues you won't catch until channel testing.

Deployment Considerations:

• The U/UTP construction requires clean routing away from high-EMI sources (fluorescent ballasts, variable-frequency drives, elevator shafts). In environments with significant EMI, spec an F/UTP or S/FTP shielded variant and matched shielded jacks instead — the labor cost of a re-pull is far worse than the upfront cable upgrade.
• White jacket works well for security segment color-coding but confirm your local cabling standard before bulk-ordering: some enterprise standards reserve white for specific services, and a color mismatch on a large project creates re-labeling overhead at certification time.

For a multi-floor commercial building deploying IP cameras and access control readers on a new structured cabling backbone — where you need CMR compliance for riser shafts, PoE+ headroom for fixed cameras, and solid copper reliability across 60–90m drops — the PUR5C04WH-F is a practical specification that won't require revisiting at channel certification.