ACT CAT6A S/FTP B2ca PoE++ 100W solid prefab installation cable, 55m, RJ45 male–male (FB0055)

ACT CAT6A S/FTP B2ca PoE++ 100W solid prefab installation cable, 55m, RJ45 male–male (FB0055) is a pre-terminated shielded network cable designed for structured cabling that requires 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance, robust electromagnetic interference protection and up to 100W Power over Ethernet delivery. The solid conductor construction with full copper 23 AWG cores and S/FTP shielding provides stable transmission over long runs. The cable is supplied as a 55 m blue prefab assembly with RJ45 male-to-male connectors terminated using IDC contacts for reliable PoE++ connections and immediate plug-and-play use.

Advantages

The prefabricated solid cable eliminates on-site termination work and reduces installation time, removing the need for specialised tools or crimping skills. S/FTP shielding improves noise immunity in environments with high electromagnetic disturbance, while 50 µ gold-plated RJ45 contacts and IDC termination ensure consistent contact quality for data and power delivery. The cable meets CPR Euroclass B2ca fire performance requirements, making it suitable for installations with strict fire safety standards.

Suitable for

• Structured Ethernet backbones and horizontal runs requiring 10Gbps performance
• PoE++ (4PPoE) deployments delivering up to 100W to powered devices
• Installations in commercial buildings, data centres, server rooms and healthcare facilities with strict fire safety rules
• Environments with high electromagnetic interference where S/FTP shielding is needed

When it may not be suitable

This 55 m solid prefab cable is intended for fixed installation in walls, ceilings or trunking; it is not designed for frequent flexing or use as a patch cord between active devices where stranded patch cables are recommended. If you require very short patch connections, modular re-termination, or field-adjustable cable lengths, a pre-terminated solid assembly may not fit those needs.

Key specifications

• Cable type: Cat6A S/FTP (S-STP) solid conductor
• Length: 55 m
• Conductor: full copper, 23 AWG solid cores
• Shielding: overall foil with individual pair shields (S/FTP)
• Connectors: RJ45 male – RJ45 male with IDC termination, 50 µ gold-plated contacts
• Data rate: supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Power delivery: supports PoE++ / 4PPoE up to 100 W
• Standards: compliant with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO/IEC 11801-1
• Fire performance: CPR Euroclass B2ca
• Colour: Blue

How to use

Route the pre-terminated cable through the intended fixed installation path such as conduit, cable tray, trunking or within walls and ceilings. Terminate each end by plugging the RJ45 male connectors directly into compatible keystone modules, patch panels or active devices with shielded RJ45 ports. Ensure proper grounding of the cable shield and connected equipment to maintain full shielding effectiveness. Avoid repeated flexing of the solid cable; if a short flexible patch is required, use a separate stranded patch cable between the device and the fixed installation.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the 55 m length suits the planned route and allows for cable routing and slack.
• Check that connected devices and network equipment support PoE++ / 4PPoE if 100W power delivery is required.
• Ensure the installation environment requires a solid fixed cable and not a flexible patch cord.
• Verify availability of shielded RJ45 ports and proper grounding provisions at termination points to use S/FTP shielding effectively.

Usage recommendations

For reliable PoE++ delivery and optimal EMI protection, install the cable as part of a fully shielded link: use shielded patch panels or outlets, maintain continuous ground for the drain/foil, and use a short stranded shielded patch cord between the device and the fixed termination where device ports are not mounted in the rack.