DIGITUS Cat6 S/FTP network patch cable, blue, 0.5 metres

Reliable Cat6 cable for stable network connections over short distances.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍⁠ The additional shielding prevents interference and the kink protection ensures a long service life.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍⁠

When do you need a Cat6 network patch cable?
A Cat6 patch cable is used to connect network components such as computers, switches, routers or printers within a local network. Cat6 cables are suitable for data transfer up to 1 Gigabit per second and offer more bandwidth than older Cat5e variants. You need this cable when you want to create reliable, fast network connections in your office.

Why choose this 0.5 metre length?
The short length of 0.5 metres makes this cable ideal for short-distance connections, for example between a computer and a nearby switch, or between network components in a patch panel cabinet. By choosing the right length, you avoid excess cable that creates clutter and may cause interference. Short cables also give a neater installation.

Benefits of S/FTP shielding
This cable features S/FTP (Screened Foiled Twisted Pair) shielding, meaning each wire pair is individually shielded with metal foil and an overall braided shield surrounds the whole. This provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference, which is especially important in environments with a lot of electronic equipment. The shielding ensures stable data transmission without disruption.

Practical installation features
The RJ45 connectors are fitted with strain relief boots and cable strain relief, which extends the cable's lifespan when plugging and unplugging regularly. The 1:1 pin assignment provides a direct connection without crossover. The connectors carry length information, which is handy when managing multiple cables in a network installation.