Black Box 25ft Shielded 26AWG CAT5e 100MHz Ethernet Patch Cable (Black)

The Black Box EVNSL0172BK-0025 is a 25-foot patch cable that meets the CAT5e standard and includes full shielding to keep data flowing reliably in electrically noisy spaces. It is designed for professionals who need consistent Gigabit Ethernet performance when power lines, fluorescent lighting, or industrial machinery sit close to network gear.

Inside the cable, four twisted pairs run side by side with Mylar tape and a dedicated drain wire. An overall aluminum and Mylar shield surrounds the bundle, creating a barrier that helps block electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference before it can corrupt packets or slow transfers. This construction makes the cable a practical choice for factory floors, hospital imaging suites, broadcast control rooms, and other environments where stray signals are the norm rather than the exception.

The conductors use 26 AWG stranded copper and are certified to carry signals up to the CAT5e ceiling of 100 MHz. Whether the link is pushing 1000BASE-T for high-speed file backups, 100BASE-TX for VoIP phones, or 10BASE-T for legacy hardware, the cable maintains the integrity of each frame.

Every RJ-45 plug is fitted with 50-micron gold-plated contacts that resist oxidation and keep resistance low, while connectors rated for 750 insertion and extraction cycles give network teams the freedom to reconfigure racks without worrying about premature wear. A molded slimline boot finishes each end, adding strain relief and a low-profile footprint that slips neatly into high-density panels.

IT staff, audio engineers, and lab technicians will appreciate the 25-foot reach when equipment sits on opposite sides of a room or when vertical cable management requires extra slack. The black jacket helps technicians follow color-coded wiring plans at a glance, and the barcode 822088022121 simplifies inventory tracking.

• Full shielding with aluminum Mylar wrap and drain wire blocks EMI and RFI
• 25-foot length provides flexible routing between distant devices
• Certified to CAT5e 100 MHz for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet applications
• 26 AWG stranded copper conductors support reliable signal transmission
• 50-micron gold-plated contacts maintain strong, low-loss connections
• Connectors rated for 750 mating cycles withstand frequent re-patching
• Slimline molded boots fit neatly in high-density patch panels and relieve cable strain