Patch cable Draka Comteq Cat6 HP-FTP, F/UTP shielded, 0.5 m, blue

Draka Comteq Cat6 HP-FTP patch cable, 0.5 m in blue, is a short, shielded Ethernet lead designed for reliable local connections that meet Cat6 performance characteristics. The cable uses F/UTP (also called HP-FTP) shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference and maintain signal integrity in environments with nearby equipment or cabling. Its half-metre length makes it suitable for short interconnects in patch panels, between network devices, or at workstations and racks where space is limited and a compact, shielded connection is required.

Advantages

The F/UTP construction provides foil shielding around all pairs with an overall drain/ground conductor, improving protection against crosstalk and external EMI compared with unshielded cables. As a Cat6-class cable, it supports higher data rates and stricter performance margins than Cat5e, helping to sustain stable Gigabit Ethernet links over short runs. The compact 0.5 m length reduces excess cable clutter in dense patching environments while the blue jacket provides visual identification for organized cabling.

Suitable for

• Short patch connections between switches, routers and servers
• Patching in shielded or grounded rack and patch panel installations
• Workstation and desktop connections where space is limited
• Environments with potential electromagnetic interference from nearby equipment

Key specifications

• Category: Cat6 performance class
• Shielding: F/UTP (foil around all pairs) with overall drain conductor
• Length: 0.5 m
• Color: blue
• Connector type: 8P8C (standard RJ45 compatible)
• Application: Ethernet networking, Gigabit-capable on short runs

How to use

Plug the 8P8C connectors into the corresponding shielded RJ45 ports on network devices, switches or patch panels, ensuring the device chassis or patch panel is properly grounded to make the cable shielding effective. Use the cable for short point-to-point links; avoid forcing bends with radii smaller than the manufacturer's recommended minimum to preserve signal quality. For installations in racks or panels, route the cable alongside other shielded cables and secure it with appropriate cable management to prevent strain on connectors.

Recommendations

For optimal shielding performance, ensure both ends are connected to shielded interfaces and that the system grounding is intact. Use this 0.5 m Cat6 HP-FTP cable where short, high-quality shielded connections are needed; for longer runs choose a cable length and category matching network design and distance requirements.