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Cable Matters 160023-BLK
for Direct Burial in Black - 1000 Feet · Model 160023-BLK
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- Cat 6 RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks that accept a round 7.3mm diameter cable
- PoE and PoE-powered outdoor IP cameras, VoIP and standard Ethernet networks
A 1000-foot box of 23 AWG solid bare copper Cat6 UTP bulk cable with a UV-resistant LDPE jacket and water-blocking gel fill.
Is it for you?
A 1000-foot box of 23 AWG solid bare copper Cat6 UTP bulk cable with a UV-resistant LDPE jacket and water-blocking gel fill, rated for direct burial to ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.2 with 550 MHz bandwidth and PoE support.
Choose it if these matter
- Gel-filled, UV-resistant jacket makes this a true direct-burial cable: it can go underground in conduit or directly in a trench without a separate water-blocking solution
- 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and support PoE runs to outdoor cameras and access points
- Footage markings every two feet let an installer track remaining cable during a pull
Skip it if these rule it out
- Gel-fill compound must be cleaned from the cable ends before terminating, which adds a step indoor-only cables skip
- The 7.3mm outside diameter needs larger RJ45 connectors than standard slim Cat6 patch cable ends
- Unshielded (UTP): runs next to strong electrical noise may need shielded cable instead
Good for: Lots of smart devices · Home office · Large homes
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: 160023 black, 1000-foot box.
Color / finish
1000-foot box, blackThis page
Model: 160023-BLK
The direct-burial gel-filled Cat6 cable in black, sold as a 1000-foot box.
Full outdoor camera and access point installs.
Check price on AmazonOther colours or lengths
Model: 160023 series
The maker sells this outdoor Cat6 line in other colours and box sizes; each is a separate listing.
Matching an existing conduit colour coding.
Watch out
- Check the jacket colour and box length before ordering: other listings in the 160023 line differ only in colour or footage.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneCable Matters 160023-BLK |  Cable Matters 160029 |  Cable Matters 160012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with | Cat 6 RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks that accept a round 7.3mm diameter cable, PoE and PoE-powered outdoor IP cameras, VoIP and standard Ethernet networks | Standard Cat6 RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks designed for 6.7mm round solid cable, PoE IP cameras and standard Ethernet networks | Any device with a standard RJ45 Ethernet port: PCs, servers, routers, switches, printers, NAS, VoIP phones and PoE devices |
| Best for | Lots of smart devices, Home office, Large homes | Lots of smart devices, Home office, Apartments | Homelab, Home office, Wired backhaul, Lots of smart devices |
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Full specifications (12)
- Cable type
- Cat6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) solid bulk cable, 1000-foot pull box
- Conductors
- 23 AWG solid bare copper (UL 444 conforming; no copper-clad aluminum or steel)
- Outdoor rating
- UV sun and weather resistant LDPE jacket; gel-filled water-repellent core for direct burial
- Standard compliance
- Meets or exceeds Category 6 performance per ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.2
- Bandwidth
- 550 MHz
- Ethernet support
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet with backward compatibility to 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- PoE
- Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and VoIP applications
- Construction
- Cross-web pair separator, longitudinal rip cord, HDPE wire insulation
- Outside diameter
- 7.3mm (0.29in); requires larger RJ45 connectors
- Footage marking
- Sequential length marks every two feet, counting down from 1000 feet
- Termination note
- NEC allows termination inside a building up to 50 feet from the entrance; gel-fill compound must be removed from cable ends before termination
- Connector compatibility
- Cat6 RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks that accept a round 7.3mm cable
Sources: Cable Matters specifications · cablematters.com. Photos: Cable Matters · cablematters.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.