where to buy 1000' network cable

[dc5]

i'd like to buy a 1000' cat 5e in bulk. where's a good, cheap online store to buy this?

 

[imported_jambo]

http://biz.tigerdirect.com/app...gory_slc.asp?CatId=743

glad to help!

 

[imported_bum]

Whoa, that's not a bad deal either... considering stores like compusa get half that for a 25 foot.

 

[Slowlearner]

Computergeeks.com used to offer 1000' cable + crimper + plus other stuff for 40$. Check them out

 

[amdskip]

Much better vendor and cheaper too!

 

[dc5]

Originally posted by: Slowlearner
Computergeeks.com used to offer 1000' cable + crimper + plus other stuff for 40$. Check them out

found it

 

[Garion]

What do you want it for? Keep in mind that there's a LOT of different kinds of cable.. Plenum vs. non-plenum, stranded vs. solid core, etc.

In general, for long cable runs that terminate on a block or a wall plate, you want plenum, solid-core cable. Just be careful, solid-core can be touchy stuff and the cores can break if you fuss with it too much.

If you want to make patch cables, use stranded core. Actually, for that matter, DON'T make patch cables. Stranded is to hard to punch for most people. The pre-made (by a machine) patch cables are cheap and will be a lot more reliable.

Note: Don't make your own solid core patch cables - If you move it around too much, you'll break the conductors. This causes really flakey, hard-to-diagnose problems and will be a major pain in your rear. Pay for commercial patch cables, it's worth it.

That being said, Geeks has sold a zillion of those kits - It's a GREAT deal if that's what you need.

- G

 

[netsysadmin]

Home Depot has 1000ft bulk Cat5e riser cable in the $50 range.

John