Shop shielded bulk Ethernet cable for network installations where additional protection from electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference is required. Wallco offers shielded Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable constructions for structured cabling, equipment wiring and custom network assemblies.
Compare cable by Ethernet category, shielding construction, conductor type, jacket rating, cable length and grounding requirements.
Shielded Ethernet cable incorporates conductive shielding around the twisted pairs, cable bundle or both to help manage electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference. It can be useful in industrial facilities, equipment rooms and installations located near electrical equipment or other potential noise sources.
Shielded Category 5e cable combines Cat 5e twisted-pair construction with additional shielding. Select compatible shielded jacks, plugs or patch panels where the installation is designed to maintain a continuous shielded cabling system.
Shielded Category 6 cable is used where Cat 6 network performance and additional interference control are both required. Conductor construction, cable dimensions and shielding design should be matched to the termination hardware.
Shielded network cable may be described using terms such as FTP, STP or more detailed pair-and-overall-shield designations. Review the exact product construction rather than assuming all shielded Ethernet cables use the same shielding arrangement.
A shielded cabling installation should be designed as a complete system using compatible cable and connection hardware. Grounding and bonding requirements depend on the installation and applicable standards, so shield continuity should be considered when selecting jacks, patch panels and other components.
Choose the required Ethernet category first, then compare shielding construction, solid or stranded conductors, jacket rating and cable length. Confirm that the termination hardware and grounding approach are appropriate for the complete shielded cabling system.