Cat6 SFTP PIMF Shielded Patch Cable, Blue, 26AWG Stranded Copper, PVC Jacket

This is a blue Cat6 patch cable with SFTP shielding and Pair in Metal Foil (PIMF) construction. Each twisted pair has its own foil screen and the cable has an overall shield, which the product data says helps cut electromagnetic interference and crosstalk.

The conductors are 26 AWG stranded, which makes the cable flexible. That is why it is used for patching between network switches, routers and patch panels, where leads get moved and bent. The jacket is PVC, and the data describes it for indoor use in offices, data cabinets and equipment racks.

It is a good choice inside a CCTV cabinet where network leads run beside power supplies and other noisy kit, because the screen helps keep the signal steady. It supports Gigabit Ethernet and is listed for CCTV IP camera systems and structured cabling.

A shielded cable only works as intended with shielded connectors and properly earthed patch panels, so check what the other end uses. Check the length and whether plugs are fitted on the page before you order. See wire and cable and connectors.

Because it is thin and flexible, it is easy to route inside a tightly packed cabinet, but avoid pulling hard on the plug end.