ICIDU Brackton Patch Cable CAT6a SF/UTP 1 m Light Grey

ICIDU Brackton Patch Cable CAT6a SF/UTP 1 m Light Grey is a shielded network patch lead engineered for high-speed LAN and 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications. The cable uses CAT6a specifications with SF/UTP construction (shielded overall braid and foil around individual pairs) to limit electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, ensuring stable data transmission between network devices such as switches, patch panels and workstations. Its 1 meter length and light grey jacket make it suitable for tidy rack and desktop installations where short links and clear cable management are required.

Advantages

The SF/UTP shielding provides improved protection against external electromagnetic disturbances compared to unshielded variants, which contributes to consistent throughput in environments with multiple electrical sources. CAT6a specification supports frequencies up to 500 MHz and is designed to carry 10 Gigabit Ethernet over short to medium distances. The 1 m length reduces excess slack in patching scenarios, and the light grey PVC jacket offers a neutral appearance for office and data centre layouts. Connectors are compatible with standard RJ45 ports and are manufactured to maintain reliable contact and low insertion loss.

Suitable for

• Short runs between patch panels and switches in server rooms
• Workstation connections requiring shielded cabling
• High-density rack cabling where EMI reduction is needed
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet links within local area networks

Key specifications

• Cable category: CAT6a
• Shielding type: SF/UTP (overall braid + foil around pairs)
• Length: 1 metre
• Colour: Light grey
• Supported frequency: up to 500 MHz (CAT6a standard)
• Data rate: suitable for 10 Gbps Ethernet over relevant distances
• Connector type: RJ45 terminated
• Jacket material: PVC

How to use

Connect one RJ45-terminated end to the network switch or patch panel and the other end to the target device or neighbouring patch point. Ensure that connectors are fully seated to achieve low insertion loss and reliable contact. When routing the cable, avoid tight bends and crushing; maintain the manufacturer-recommended bend radius to preserve signal integrity. For installations requiring shield continuity, ensure correct grounding of shielded ports or chassis to benefit from the SF/UTP construction.

Usage recommendations

Use this CAT6a SF/UTP patch cable for short, high-speed links in environments where electromagnetic interference may affect unshielded cabling. Keep cable runs within typical patch-length distances and terminate to shielded RJ45 ports or grounded panels to optimise shielding performance.