UTP: Short for Unshielded Twisted Pair. The inner cable consists of two unshielded wires twisted around each other, our CAT 6 cables are 8 core with 4 pairs of twisted wire .24AWG: Short for Average Wire Gauge. The relates to the thickness of the wires within the cable, the thicker the wires the more room for data to run through the cable. NOTE The thicker the wire the lower the AWG figure.LSZH (LS0H): Short for low smoke zero halogen. The Zero Halogen aspect means most network cables are made with plastic containing Chlorine. In a fire, a halogen-containing plastic material releases a poisonous gas that forms hydrochloric acid when it comes in contact with water. Chlorine -free cables do not produce dangerous gases or acids. This specification of cable would be required for environments such as Schools, Government buildings, MOD etc. The low smoke aspect means in the event of a fire the cables will melt rather than burn. A clear smoke is emitted instead of a very dangerous black smoke. Stranded: Stranded conductor form features multiple strands (7 strands within each core) of cable making the overall cable more flexible and easier to bend Flush Moulded Boot: Plastic is physically injected into the end of the connector ensuring both the boot and connector are the same size. Creating easier access for multiple network cables to be connected into a patch panel. Our design of boot makes it virtually impossible to break the RJ45 connector from the cable. Snagless: Snagless boots offer the clip protection from other cables getting caught underneath the clip and breaking it off. Our snagless design features wings rather than a hood which encases the clip. The advantage of our design means you still have easy access to the clip. Lifetime cable warranty