Network cable WENTRONIC Goobay CAT 7A S/FTP PiMF duplex, copper conductor CU AWG 22/1, blue

WENTRONIC Goobay CAT 7A S/FTP PiMF duplex network cable in blue is a solid-copper (CU) AWG 22/1 installation cable engineered for high-speed Ethernet and reliable LAN connections. The S/FTP shielding combined with Pair-in-Metal-Foil (PiMF) around each pair reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference, supporting stable data transmission in demanding environments such as server rooms, structured cabling systems and home networks.

Advantages

The cable’s solid copper conductor (AWG 22/1) provides consistent electrical performance and low resistance for long-term installation. S/FTP shielding plus PiMF around individual pairs offers enhanced protection against external electromagnetic interference and near-end crosstalk, improving signal integrity. The duplex design facilitates separate runs for send and receive or redundant links, while the blue jacket makes route identification in structured cabling simple and efficient.

Suitable for

• High-speed Ethernet networks up to 10 Gbps and beyond in structured cabling
• Server rooms and data centres where EMI protection is required
• Horizontal and vertical LAN installations within commercial or residential buildings
• Patch panels, wall outlets and fixed permanent link installations

When it may not be suitable

This solid-conductor AWG 22/1 cable is intended for fixed, permanent installations and is not optimized for frequent flexing or use in patch cords that require repeated movement. For applications that demand highly flexible patch cables or very thin-profile cabling, stranded-conductor variants or specialized low-profile cables may be a better choice.

Key specifications

• Cable category: CAT 7A
• Shielding: S/FTP with Pair-in-Metal-Foil (PiMF)
• Conductor material: solid copper (CU)
• Conductor size: AWG 22/1
• Design: duplex (two conductors in parallel runs)
• Jacket colour: blue

How to use

Install the duplex CAT 7A S/FTP PiMF cable as a permanent link within structured cabling pathways, route it through cable trays or conduits, and terminate it on compatible CAT 7A keystone jacks, patch panels or RJ45 connectors designed for shielded pairs. Maintain proper bend radius during installation and ensure the shield is correctly grounded at termination points to preserve shielding effectiveness. Use cable testers after termination to verify continuity, pair mapping and UTP/FTP performance parameters.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm whether a solid-conductor cable is appropriate for fixed installation versus a stranded patch cable for flexibility.
• Ensure termination hardware (jacks, panels, connectors) supports S/FTP and PiMF shielding and allows for proper grounding.
• Check required cable length and routing constraints, including minimum bend radius and conduit dimensions.
• Verify the cable category (CAT 7A) meets your bandwidth and future-proofing requirements.

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, install the cable in permanent horizontal or vertical runs, terminate with shielded components that support PiMF construction, and ground the overall shield. After installation, perform certification tests for bandwidth, attenuation and NEXT to ensure the link meets expected CAT 7A performance levels.