Unshielded twisted pair patch cable. Standard cat5e designed by Polycom specifically for Polycom, see below: Primary Use: Designed for connecting Polycom devices, such as IP phones (e.g., Trio 8500), cameras, and video conferencing equipment.Cable Type: CAT5e UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) patch cable.Length: Approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters).Capability: Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications and standard high-speed data transmission up to 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet).Although it is marketed for Polycom hardware, it can be used for general networking in any home or office environment where a standard Ethernet connection is required.