Networking Cable S/CONN 100m Cat5e F/UTP Grey

The ShiverPeaks Networking Cable S/CONN 100m Cat5e F/UTP Grey is a 100‑metre bulk cable engineered for wired Ethernet installations that require Cat5e performance with foil shielding. Built to support reliable data transmission and reduced electromagnetic interference, this F/UTP cable is suitable for structured cabling in homes, small offices and light commercial environments. The neutral grey jacket blends with typical installation environments while the Cat5e specification supports typical Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet applications within standard distances.

Advantages

This Cat5e F/UTP cable provides consistent signal integrity thanks to an overall foil shield that reduces external EMI and crosstalk. The 100 m spool allows flexible routing and long runs without joins, simplifying installation. The cable construction meets Cat5e performance requirements for bandwidth and data rates while the grey outer jacket offers unobtrusive appearance and easy identification in mixed-cable setups.

Suitable for

• Home network installations (routers, switches, desktops, NAS)
• Office wiring for workstations and VoIP phones
• Patch panel to switch connections in small server rooms
• Structured cabling where additional foil shielding is required

Key specifications

• Category: Cat5e (meets Cat5e transmission characteristics)
• Shielding: F/UTP — overall foil shield with unshielded twisted pairs
• Length: 100 metres (bulk spool)
• Conductor: 4 twisted pairs, typically solid copper conductors
• Jacket color: Grey
• Suitable for: 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T applications within standard distances
• Operating environment: Indoor installations

How to use

Measure and cut the required length from the 100 m spool, taking care to leave service slack where needed. Strip the outer jacket and separate the twisted pairs, maintaining pair order and twist length as much as possible to preserve Cat5e performance. Terminate with appropriate RJ45 connectors or punch down to patch panels and keystone jacks designed for Cat5e cables. Ensure the foil shield is properly grounded at one end when required by the installation to achieve the intended EMI reduction.

Recommendations

Route the cable away from high‑voltage power lines and sources of strong electromagnetic interference. Avoid tight bends (observe the cable's minimum bend radius) and excessive pulling force during installation. Use proper grounding for the foil shield and test each run with a network cable tester after termination to verify continuity, pair integrity and performance.