Networking Cable ShiverPeaks BS75111- 1m Cat5e F/UTP Grey

The ShiverPeaks BS75111- 1m Cat5e F/UTP Grey networking cable is a one-metre patch cable designed for Ethernet connections that require Cat5e performance with additional shielding. The cable uses F/UTP construction (overall foil shielding with unshielded twisted pairs) to limit electromagnetic interference and maintain stable data transmission for typical home and office network setups. Both ends are terminated with standard RJ-45 connectors and the cable is finished in a neutral grey jacket suitable for visible or concealed installations.

Advantages

The F/UTP shielding reduces external interference and crosstalk compared with unshielded cables, providing more reliable signal integrity in environments with potential electromagnetic noise. The Cat5e specification supports common Ethernet speeds up to 1 Gbps over short distances and maintains consistent performance for data, voice and basic PoE devices. A 1 m length minimises slack in tight installations and the durable outer sheath protects conductors against everyday handling and flexing.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Connecting desktop PCs, laptops or network printers to switches or routers in home and small office environments
• Short patch connections in wall-mounted or rack equipment where reduced interference is desired
• Linking PoE-enabled devices such as access points or VoIP phones within 1 metre distance
• Temporary or permanent cable runs behind furniture or inside cable management channels

Key specifications

• Length: 1 metre
• Category: Cat5e
• Shielding: F/UTP (overall foil shield, unshielded twisted pairs)
• Connector type: RJ-45 on both ends
• Colour: Grey outer jacket
• Supported applications: Ethernet data, voice, basic Power over Ethernet devices

How to use

Insert each RJ-45 connector into the corresponding network port on your device and network equipment until a click confirms the latch. Keep the cable run as direct as possible to avoid unnecessary bends or kinks and route it through cable clips or management channels if installed permanently. For optimal signal quality, avoid running the cable parallel and close to high-voltage power cables or sources of strong electromagnetic interference.

Recommendations

For installations in electrically noisy environments, consider using shielded ports and proper grounding practices to fully benefit from the F/UTP shielding. Use the 1 m length for tidy, short-distance connections; for longer runs choose a higher category or longer cable as required by your network design.