This is a 5ft RJ-45 (male) to RJ-45 (male) blue shielded twisted pair PVC copper patch cable. The Cat7 cable is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet or other physical network layers. This PVC jacketed cable is best suited for LANs or SANs, and is recommended for connection between fiber patch panels, hubs, switches, media converters and routers. A shielded twisted pair patch cable offer both a higher bandwith and a more durable cable strength than an unsheilded twisted pair cable. Our patch cables are 100% compliant for all of your networking needs. Our products are guaranteed by federal law to not affect or void OEM warranties.