Black Box GigaTrue Cat.6a S-FTP Network Cable

The Black Box GigaTrue Cat.6a S-FTP Network Cable is a shielded Cat.6a network cable for people building or maintaining wired network connections where Cat.6a S-FTP cabling is needed.

Recommended For

• Network and AV installers making custom patch leads or short horizontal runs for racks, switches, and endpoints; the 1,000-foot stranded spool is specified for patch cabling and short runs.
• IT teams running PoE cameras, access points, or AV endpoints indoors where the installation calls for shielded Cat6A cable; Black Box specifies S/FTP shielding and PoE support.
• Businesses or AV teams building short 10G Ethernet links in locations where EMI/RFI protection is a design requirement; Black Box positions this shielded Cat6A cable for bandwidth-intensive 10G networking.
• Installers whose project specifies Cat6A components tested to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA standards for voice, data, audio/video, or PoE cabling.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• An installer runs cable between a 10GbE switch and workstations or servers; with compatible ports and properly terminated Cat.6a links, it supports 10GbE networking within the limits of the installed channel.
• A network installer routes cable through a general-purpose indoor area near equipment that may generate electrical interference; the S/FTP shielding is intended to help reduce EMI/RFI-related disruption when the cable is correctly installed and shield continuity is maintained.
• A small-business installer adds Ethernet runs for PoE devices such as access points or cameras; the cable is specified for PoE, so it can carry network data and power when the connected equipment and installation meet their requirements.
• A cabling technician uses the spool to make custom patch leads or short horizontal runs for a network closet or office; because it is bulk cable with bare-wire ends, the installer must cut and terminate each run rather than plug it in as-is.

Spec Summary