Staff Answer
May 11, 2026 - 12:23 PM
While they look like standard Ethernet cables, Victron RJ45 UTP cables are manufactured to specific standards to ensure reliable data transmission within sensitive power systems. While a high-quality (Cat5e or Cat6) Ethernet cable can often work in a pinch, using the official Victron cables ensures the best performance and prevents interference issues in complex networks. Our article Please use Victron VE Bus cables to hook up Victron VE Bus equipment goes into this in more detail. If your system is not performing as expected and you have not used Victron cables we will ask you to install Victron cables before we help with troubleshooting.
