S CONN maximum connectivity Cat. 7 S/FTP LAN installation cable BasePro, orange, 500 m

The S CONN maximum connectivity Cat. 7 S/FTP LAN installation cable BasePro in orange is a plenum-grade cable supplied on a 500 m spool for structured cabling projects. It uses S/FTP shielding — individual foil around each twisted pair plus an overall braided shield — to reduce crosstalk and external interference. The cable is designed for permanent in-wall or conduit installation in commercial and residential environments and supports high-speed Gigabit and multi-gigabit Ethernet links as part of backbone and horizontal network runs.

Advantages

The S/FTP construction provides strong protection against near-end crosstalk and external electromagnetic interference, improving signal integrity in dense installations. Plenum-rated materials and the durable outer jacket make the cable suitable for concealed runs in air-handling spaces where fire and smoke performance is required. The 500 m spool format reduces the need for joins and splices on long backbone or horizontal runs, while the bright orange jacket improves visibility during installation and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Structured cabling for office buildings and data closets
• Backbone and horizontal Ethernet runs supporting Gigabit and multi-gigabit links
• Permanent in-wall or conduit installations in commercial and residential projects
• Environments requiring enhanced EMI/RFI protection and reduced crosstalk

When it may not be suitable

This Cat. 7 S/FTP cable is optimized for fixed network installations and is not intended for frequent flexing or continuous motion applications such as movable equipment connections. It may be oversized for simple home networks that only require Cat.5e or Cat.6 performance and where plenum rating and S/FTP shielding are not necessary.

Key specifications

• Cable category: Cat. 7
• Shielding: S/FTP (foil around each pair plus overall braid)
• Jacket color: orange
• Length per spool: 500 m
• Plenum-rated jacket suitable for air-handling spaces
• Intended use: permanent in-wall or conduit installation

How to use

Route the cable through conduit or in-wall paths following local building and fire codes. Terminate cable ends with compatible Cat.7 or higher-rated keystone jacks or patch panels that accept individually shielded pairs and provide proper grounding of the overall braid. Maintain proper bend radius and avoid sharp edges; secure the cable at regular intervals to prevent stress. Test each run after termination with a network cable tester that supports Cat.7 performance to confirm continuity, pair integrity, and shielding effectiveness.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm that Cat.7 performance and S/FTP shielding are required for your network design and equipment.
• Verify local fire code requirements and whether plenum-rated cable is necessary for the installation location.
• Ensure termination hardware and panels support individually shielded pairs and provide grounding for the braid.
• Estimate required cable length with allowance for routing, service loops, and future moves; choose spool sizes accordingly.

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, terminate and ground the shield at patch panels or equipment racks according to manufacturer guidance, avoid mixing shielded and unshielded components without proper handling, and validate each installed link with an appropriate certification tester to ensure the network meets Gigabit and multi-gigabit specifications.