FireFold Cat5E Shielded Ethernet Patch Cable Blue 20ft

Cat5E shielded patch cable for wired networking

This 20 ft FireFold Cat5E cable uses four stranded 24 AWG pure copper pairs with FTP shielding to carry 350 MHz bandwidth. It meets IEEE 802.3af for PoE and is rated for four times the standard DTE power level, making it suitable for powered devices such as access points or IP cameras. The blue jacket and snagless boot help with identification and cable management in dense racks. || Builders who need unshielded cable or a different category rating will need another product.

Fits standard RJ45 ports in switches.

Both ends terminate in RJ45 connectors with a low-profile hood that keeps adjacent ports accessible in high-density switch panels. The 20 ft length spans typical desk-to-panel or patch-panel-to-rack runs without excess slack. Shielded construction reduces alien crosstalk in bundles, freeing installers from spacing constraints that apply to unshielded cords. No special tooling or grounding hardware beyond standard shielded patch-panel practice is required. || Installations needing longer reach or outdoor-rated jackets will need another product.

Shielded FTP construction limits noise

The FTP foil shield and 350 MHz rating keep near-end crosstalk performance beyond 600 MHz, preserving signal integrity when cables run parallel in trays. PoE rating at four times the IEEE 802.3af baseline means the conductors and contacts handle higher current without excess heating during continuous PoE+ or PoE++ loads. Stranded 24 AWG copper remains flexible for repeated patching while maintaining low DC resistance for efficient power delivery. || Environments requiring plenum-rated or armoured cable will need another product.