cat5 run to structure 220 ft away

[FREEBALL]

Do any of you know how data and cat5 is installed I was thinking a coax cable to a patch panel would be best to feed some cameras in a garage on the existing property, would be the route to go. But IT guy says a run of 3 sets of cat5 cable would be needed its a long run through interior and overhead outdoor. Do they make a 12 pair cat5 cable any advice would be welcomed. I wanted to note I advised to pull more than one cable in case of damage while pulling.

 

[GeorgeB]

Do any of you know how data and cat5 is installed I was thinking a coax cable to a patch panel would be best to feed some cameras in a garage on the existing property, would be the route to go. But IT guy says a run of 3 sets of cat5 cable would be needed its a long run through interior and overhead outdoor. Do they make a 12 pair cat5 cable any advice would be welcomed. I wanted to note I advised to pull more than one cable in case of damage while pulling.

What I would do is pull 2 cat5 cables, one as a spare, and install a 5 port switch connecting the cameras to the switch. Now if the cameras are power over Ethernet, this will require other handling.

 

[hbiss]

How does an IT guy get involved with this?

Coax is becoming a thing of the past since CAT5 can be used either for video or with IP cameras. I would install one run for each camera. Since I don't know the topography I can't comment on any patch panels, etc. Switches are only applicable with network IP cameras.

Really, if you use the proper methods and care, damage during installation shouldn't be an issue. Installing twice as much wiring to make up for poor installation practices is going to result in unnecessary cost.

As for multi-pair CAT5, yes they used to make it however whether it's still available in the current CAT5e I don't know. There is also a question of it's suitability for overhead outdoor runs.

-Hal

 

[luckylerado]

Depends on the camera system. Wireless is also an option. There are more questions to ask before I could make a recommendation.

PTZ? May need 4 more conductors

power from central power supply? or local at each camera? POE? May need a pair of #16s

Existing DVR connections? May determine all of this.

Cat-V is strictly 4 twisted pair. I have seen it come with a 5th pair but that would be unnecessary.

I suggest limiting any run of cat cable to 295 feet for best performance and installing a surge protector if this enters a second structure from outside.

 

[Fulthrotl]

Do any of you know how data and cat5 is installed I was thinking a coax cable to a patch panel would be best to feed some cameras in a garage on the existing property, would be the route to go. But IT guy says a run of 3 sets of cat5 cable would be needed its a long run through interior and overhead outdoor. Do they make a 12 pair cat5 cable any advice would be welcomed. I wanted to note I advised to pull more than one cable in case of damage while pulling.

you have a 100 meter limit for cat 5 certification. 330'.

if it's POE, which is very common, i'd pull two cat 5's,
one for a spare, and put a powered POE hub at the
garage. then plug in your cameras, and you are done.