Product Description
A shielded Cat6 patch lead built for short, interference-prone runs between active network gear. This 1m cable connects switches, routers, patch panels and IP cameras in equipment racks, cabinets and comms rooms.
Construction
- Cat6 SFTP shielding: each pair individually foil-screened (PIMF) plus an overall shield
- 26 AWG stranded copper conductors for flexibility in patching, not fixed runs
- PVC outer jacket, suited to indoor installations
- Rated for Gigabit Ethernet performance
Why the shielding matters
SFTP/PIMF construction reduces electromagnetic interference and crosstalk where data cabling shares a cabinet or containment route with mains power, PoE switch gear, or other cable bundles. That makes it a sensible choice for comms cabinets and equipment racks in offices, retail back-of-house, and warehouse network rooms where clean, stable throughput to NVRs and PoE switches matters.
Where it fits on a job
Use it as the short link between a patch panel and switch port, or between a switch and an NVR or camera's local network point — not as a long structured-cabling run. The stranded core is built for repeated flexing during patching and re-routing rather than in-wall installation, so keep solid-core structured cable for the permanent backbone and reserve this for the active-equipment end.
Compatible with standard RJ45 switch, router and patch panel ports as part of a wider Cat6 structured cabling setup.
Specifications
- Cable Category
- CAT6
- Material
- PVC
- Colour
- Blue
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What length is this patch cable?
It's a 1m patch lead, intended for short connections such as patch panel to switch, not long structured-cabling runs.
Is this cable shielded?
Yes, it uses SFTP construction with pair-in-metal-foil (PIMF) shielding on each pair plus an overall shield to cut interference and crosstalk.
Can it be used for PoE IP cameras?
It's suitable for Gigabit Ethernet connections to network equipment including IP cameras, typically used as the short patch link into a switch or NVR rather than the full camera run.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor use?
No, it has a PVC outer jacket intended for indoor installations such as offices, data cabinets and equipment racks.
