Networking Cable VALUE 21.99.0196 Grey 300m Cat5e F/UTP

VALUE 21.99.0196 Grey 300m Cat5e F/UTP is a 300-metre networking cable designed to meet Cat5e performance requirements. The cable uses an F/UTP (foil screened, unshielded twisted pair) construction to reduce electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, supporting reliable data transmission for wired Ethernet networks. The grey jacket provides a neutral appearance suitable for residential, commercial, and infrastructure cabling installations.

Advantages

The F/UTP shielding improves protection against external interference compared with unshielded cable, helping to maintain signal integrity over longer runs. A 300 m drum length reduces the number of joins and simplifies long-run installations. The Cat5e specification ensures support for typical Fast Ethernet and many Gigabit Ethernet applications in everyday network environments. The cable jacket and conductor design are intended to offer consistent impedance and reduced crosstalk for predictable performance.

Suitable for

• Structured cabling for small offices and home networks
• Ethernet connections up to Cat5e performance levels, including 100BASE-TX and many 1000BASE-T deployments depending on installation
• Permanent link installations in patch panels, wall outlets and network closets
• Runs where foil screening is preferred to limit electromagnetic interference from nearby equipment or power lines

Key specifications

• Cable length: 300 m
• Category: Cat5e
• Shielding: F/UTP (foil screened, twisted pairs)
• Color: Grey jacket
• Conductor type: Multi-pair twisted copper conductors
• Typical applications: Ethernet networking, structured cabling

How to use

Install the cable by running the 300 m drum to the desired routing path, avoiding tight bends and sources of strong electromagnetic interference where possible. Terminate each end with appropriate Cat5e-compatible connectors or punch down to patch panels and keystone jacks following industry-standard wiring schemes (TIA/EIA 568A or 568B). Use proper cable management, strain relief, and grounding practices for shielded cabling where required by the installation environment to ensure consistent performance.

Recommendations

For best results, use this F/UTP Cat5e cable in installations that benefit from foil screening—such as near electrical equipment or multiplexed cable bundles—and test each link after termination with a certified cable tester to verify continuity, pair orientation, and performance.