{"product_id":"cat6-shielded-ethernet-cable-10gbps-gold-plated-rj45-snagless-lan-cable-black","title":"Cat6 Shielded Ethernet Cable – 10Gbps Gold-Plated RJ45 Snagless LAN Cable (Black)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCat6 Shielded Ethernet Cable — 10Gbps | 550MHz | UL Listed \u0026amp; ETL Verified | Gold-Plated Snagless RJ45 | Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cable performance and signal integrity are non-negotiable, this premium \u003cstrong\u003eCat6 Shielded Ethernet Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers. Rated for \u003cstrong\u003e10 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e550 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — more than double the standard Cat6 specification — and built with a \u003cstrong\u003eshielded construction\u003c\/strong\u003e to eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, this cable is engineered for the most demanding network environments: server rooms, data centres, ISP NOCs, high-density patch panels, and professional enterprise installations across Uganda and East Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-certified with both \u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eETL Verified\u003c\/strong\u003e marks, and fitted with \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated snagless RJ45 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is not a generic commodity cable — it is a professional-grade interconnect built for long-term reliability in critical network infrastructure. Available at \u003cstrong\u003eUGX 48,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents outstanding value for the level of specification and certification it carries. ISPs deploying this cable in their NOC and PoP infrastructure can pair their network with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eISP Billing System\u003c\/a\u003e for complete subscriber management, automated invoicing, and bandwidth control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Gbps Speed Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Future-ready performance — handles 10 Gigabit Ethernet for short runs (\u0026lt;55m) and full 1 Gbps over standard 100m runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e550 MHz Bandwidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than double the 250 MHz standard Cat6 spec — superior signal headroom for high-density patching and reduced crosstalk in busy server environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded Construction (STP\/FTP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Electromagnetic shielding reduces interference from nearby power cables, fluorescent lighting, motors, and other EMI sources that degrade signal quality in industrial and data centre environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently verified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet fire safety and electrical standards — required for in-wall and plenum-adjacent installations in professional environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETL Verified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently tested by Intertek to confirm genuine Cat6 performance specifications — not just manufacturer-claimed specs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated RJ45 Connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrosion-resistant gold contacts maintain low resistance and reliable signal transmission for the lifetime of the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnagless Moulded Boot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects the RJ45 locking tab from breaking in tight rack environments and provides strain relief for long-term connector durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional, clean finish for server rooms, data centres, and NOC patch panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCs, servers, NAS, switches, routers, patch panels, IP cameras, smart TVs, tablets, and ISP CPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with all Cat5e and Cat5 equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUL Listed + ETL Verified — Why Double Certification Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cables on the market carry only manufacturer self-certification. This Cat6 shielded cable carries \u003cstrong\u003etwo independent third-party certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirms the cable meets fire safety and electrical safety standards — critical for in-wall, plenum, and data centre installations where fire code compliance is mandatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETL Verified (Intertek):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirms the cable genuinely meets Cat6 electrical performance specifications for speed, bandwidth, crosstalk rejection, and return loss — not just claimed, but tested and confirmed by an independent lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ISP NOC, enterprise, and government network installations in Uganda where documentation of cable performance standards may be required, double-certified cable is the professional and auditable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShielded vs Unshielded — When to Choose This Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Cat6 cables use \u003cstrong\u003eUTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e construction which is sufficient for most office and home environments. This cable uses \u003cstrong\u003eshielded construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose it when your installation environment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh EMI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near power distribution boards, UPS systems, generators, fluorescent lighting ballasts, or industrial equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density patching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dozens of cables running in close parallel in server rooms or NOC racks where crosstalk accumulates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Gbps short-run applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Server-to-server or server-to-switch 10GbE connections where signal integrity margins matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment \u0026amp; enterprise standards compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environments where shielded cable is specified in the network infrastructure standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP NOC \u0026amp; PoP environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where mixing high-voltage PoE, power cables, and data cables in the same cable management tray increases interference risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eISP NOC \u0026amp; Infrastructure Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISPs building professional NOC and PoP infrastructure across Uganda rely on certified, shielded cabling to maintain auditable, interference-free network installations. Pair your shielded Cat6 cable deployment with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eISP Billing System\u003c\/a\u003e — purpose-built for East African internet service providers — to automate subscriber billing, manage bandwidth plans, and scale your ISP business efficiently across Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrowse the Full NetEdge Cabling Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat6-ethernet-cable-1000mbps-high-speed-lan-network-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCat6 Ethernet Cable — 1000Mbps SFTP Shielded (Standard)\u003c\/a\u003e — Standard-spec shielded Cat6 for general ISP and office patch runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vention-cat6-patch-cable-1000mbps-rj45-lan-network-cable-multi-colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVention Cat6 Patch Cable — Multi-Colour (1m–15m)\u003c\/a\u003e — Unshielded UTP colour-coded patch cables for organised rack management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/axiom-cat6-patch-cable-25ft-550mhz-moulded-boot-rj45-lan-cable-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAxiom Cat6 Patch Cable — 25ft 550MHz Moulded Boot (Red)\u003c\/a\u003e — Premium 550MHz UTP patch cable for NOC critical link identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dutevolns-cat6-ethernet-cable-1gbps-indoor-outdoor-utp-24awg-lan-cable-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDutevolns Cat6 Indoor\/Outdoor UTP 24AWG ETL-Verified\u003c\/a\u003e — ETL-certified indoor\/outdoor cable for ISP last-mile subscriber runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cmple-cat6-bulk-network-cable-1000ft-23awg-550mhz-high-performance-lan-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCmple Cat6 Bulk Network Cable — 1000ft 23AWG 550MHz\u003c\/a\u003e — Bulk reel for large-scale ISP and structured cabling projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-link-dgs-105-5-port-gigabit-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eD-Link DGS-105 5-Port Gigabit Switch\u003c\/a\u003e — Gigabit switching for your shielded Cat6 patch runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat6 (Category 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 Gbps (10GbE at \u0026lt;55m; 1 Gbps at up to 100m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 MHz (exceeds Cat6 standard 250 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shielded — STP\/FTP construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ45 (8P8C), gold-plated, snagless moulded boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL Listed + ETL Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC — indoor rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat5e \/ Cat5 backward compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Server rooms, data centres, ISP NOC, enterprise networks, high-EMI environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much does the Cat6 shielded 10Gbps ethernet cable cost in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Cat6 Shielded 10Gbps Gold-Plated RJ45 Snagless Ethernet Cable is available at NetEdge Supplies Uganda for \u003cstrong\u003eUGX 48,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contact us for bulk ISP NOC and data centre pricing with delivery across Kampala and East Africa. Pair your cabling with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eISP Billing System\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete managed network solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes this Cat6 cable actually support 10Gbps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, but with an important distance caveat. Cat6 cable supports \u003cstrong\u003e10 Gbps (10GbE \/ IEEE 802.3an) over distances up to 55 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beyond 55m and up to 100m, Cat6 supports standard \u003cstrong\u003e1 Gbps (1000BASE-T)\u003c\/strong\u003e. For 10GbE over distances up to 100m, Cat6A (Augmented) cable is required. For most ISP NOC server-to-switch and switch-to-patch-panel runs which are well under 55m, this 10Gbps Cat6 shielded cable is a fully capable and cost-effective choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between UL Listed and ETL Verified certifications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed\u003c\/strong\u003e (Underwriters Laboratories) certifies that the cable meets fire safety and electrical safety standards — important for in-wall, plenum, and data centre installations where building codes apply. \u003cstrong\u003eETL Verified\u003c\/strong\u003e (Intertek) certifies that the cable meets Cat6 electrical performance specifications for speed, bandwidth, crosstalk, and return loss — confirmed by independent lab testing rather than manufacturer self-certification. Together, these two certifications cover both safety and performance, making this cable the fully auditable professional choice for ISP and enterprise network installations in Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need shielded cable for my ISP NOC or server room in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eShielded cable is recommended when your installation environment has significant electromagnetic interference sources — such as UPS systems, generators, power distribution boards, fluorescent lighting ballasts, or where data and power cables share the same cable trays. In a standard ISP NOC or server room with good cable management separating power and data runs, unshielded Cat6 is often sufficient. However, for critical server-to-server or server-to-switch links, high-density patch environments, or installations near high-power equipment, the added shielding of this cable provides measurable signal integrity benefits and professional assurance. For outdoor runs, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat6-outdoor-ethernet-cable-250ft-uv-resistant-copper-clad-aluminium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCat6 Outdoor Cable 250ft UV-Resistant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat switch should I use with this 10Gbps shielded Cat6 cable for a server room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor standard 1 Gbps server room and office switching, pair this cable with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-link-dgs-105-5-port-gigabit-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eD-Link DGS-105 5-Port Gigabit Switch\u003c\/a\u003e — an affordable unmanaged Gigabit switch available at NetEdge Supplies Uganda. For 10GbE switching in a data centre or high-performance server room, a 10GbE-capable managed switch is required. Contact NetEdge Supplies for 10GbE switching recommendations suitable for your ISP or enterprise environment in Uganda. ISPs can also pair their server room infrastructure with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eISP Billing System\u003c\/a\u003e for complete subscriber management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NetEdge Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67691279483202,"sku":"NET-CAT6-SHD-10G-BLK","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"UGX","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/1778\/1314\/files\/Cat6ShieldedEthernetCablewithRJ45ConnectorsforHomeOfficeBlack.jpg?v=1791482214","url":"https:\/\/etedgesupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/cat6-shielded-ethernet-cable-10gbps-gold-plated-rj45-snagless-lan-cable-black","provider":"NetEdge Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}