Overview

This Vimar RJ45 Cat6A S/FTP patch cord is a shielded Ethernet patch lead for onboard data links where you need a known cable length and a clean Cat6A connection. Across the range, it is built as a Cat6A (IEC) S/FTP 4-pair patch cord with an orange PVC outer sheath and lengths from 0.5 m to 5 m.

On a boat, it fits short network runs between electronics with RJ45 ports, such as a router, switch, patch panel, or other data hardware mounted at the helm, nav station, or inside an equipment cabinet. The shielded construction is useful where cable runs sit near other onboard wiring and you want a more controlled patch connection than a basic unshielded lead.

This family makes the most sense in protected indoor-style locations on board. The range is not listed as oil-resistant or fire-retardant, so it is better suited to enclosed electronics spaces than machinery areas or exposed routing.

Key features

• Cat6A (IEC) S/FTP 4-pair patch cord for shielded RJ45 Ethernet links
• Orange PVC sheath is easy to identify in a console, rack, or wiring cabinet
• Moulded anti-kink sleeve adds support where the cable bends most near the connector
• Available in 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, and 5 m lengths for short onboard patch runs
• Built for data and telecommunication cabling where a ready-made shielded lead is preferred over field termination

Variants

This patch cord is offered in multiple lengths to suit different helm layouts, cabinet depths, and equipment spacing on board.

The variation across this range is cable length. The Cat6A S/FTP construction, orange PVC sheath, RJ45 connection format, and moulded anti-kink sleeve remain the same across the listed versions.

• VM03022.05: Length 0,5 m. Works where devices sit close together and extra slack would only crowd the installation.
• VM03022.1: Length 1 m. Adds a little more routing room inside a helm console, small rack, or nav desk.
• VM03022.2: Length 2 m. Covers common links between nearby network components without leaving a long loop to manage.
• VM03022.3: Length 3 m. Useful when the cable needs to pass through a panel or make a longer turn inside the installation.
• VM03022.5: Length 5 m. Fits longer patch runs between separated electronics positions within the same protected area.

Compatibility and fit

This is a standard RJ45 Cat6A patch lead for equipment that uses Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling. It fits best where you are linking fixed onboard electronics inside dry spaces rather than making a permanent field-terminated run.

Before ordering, check the actual cable path and the space behind the equipment so the anti-kink boot can sit naturally without pushing hard against the connector or panel.

Installation and use on board

On smaller boats, the shorter lengths help keep the back of the helm and electronics lockers tidy. The longer versions are more useful where the cable needs to bridge between a switch, router, and patch panel mounted in separate positions within the same compartment.

This range is a good match for installers, boatbuilders, and owners who want shielded Ethernet patching for onboard network hardware and who prefer to size the cable to the actual run instead of coiling spare length behind the panel.