Network patch cable EFB Elektronik Cat6a U/FTP (STP) 0.5 m, RJ-45 to RJ-45, gold contacts, white

Shielded network patch cable EFB Elektronik Cat6a U/FTP (STP) 0.5 m, RJ-45 to RJ-45, gold contacts, white is a short, high-performance Ethernet cable designed for reliable, interference-protected connections in dense network environments. Compliant with Cat6a specification, the cable uses U/FTP (STP) shielding to isolate each pair and reduce crosstalk and electromagnetic interference, while gold-plated RJ-45 contacts ensure consistent signal transfer and corrosion resistance. With a compact 0.5 m length and white jacket, it is intended for tidy patching between adjacent ports on patch panels, switches, routers and server equipment.

Advantages

The cable’s U/FTP (STP) shielding provides improved protection against external electromagnetic noise and minimizes pair-to-pair crosstalk compared with unshielded alternatives. Gold-plated RJ-45 contacts deliver reliable contact conductivity and longer-term resistance to oxidation. Its Cat6a rating supports higher bandwidths and faster data throughput up to 10 000 Mbit/s for applications that demand Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance. The short 0.5 m length reduces cable clutter and signal attenuation in short-run connections while the white outer jacket blends with typical rack and equipment aesthetics.

Suitable for

• Patching between adjacent ports on patch panels and switches
• Short links in server cabinets and rack-mounted equipment
• High-speed Ethernet connections up to 10 Gbps in shielded installations
• Environments requiring reduced electromagnetic interference and crosstalk

Key specifications

• Category: Cat6a
• Shielding: U/FTP (shielded twisted pairs with overall drain/foil)
• Length: 0.5 m
• Connectors: RJ-45 on both ends with gold-plated contacts
• Maximum supported data rate: up to 10 000 Mbit/s (10 Gbps)
• Colour: white

How to use

Insert each RJ-45 connector securely into the corresponding Ethernet ports on your network devices until the latch clicks. Use the 0.5 m cable to connect adjacent ports on patch panels, switches or network appliances to maintain tidy cabling and short signal paths. Ensure that both connected devices support shielded cabling or that the rack and grounding setup is appropriate for U/FTP cables to benefit from the shielding. Avoid sharp bends or kinks near the connector ends and do not pull the cable by the jacket when disconnecting; instead, depress the connector latch and pull the plug.

Recommendations

For optimum shielding performance, terminate shielded cables to shielded RJ-45 ports or patch panels and ensure proper grounding of the network rack. Use this 0.5 m Cat6a cable for short, high-speed links where reduced interference and minimal cable slack are required.