{"id":10139,"date":"2023-08-31T07:32:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T07:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/?p=10139"},"modified":"2023-08-31T07:32:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T07:32:16","slug":"grounded-ethernet-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/grounded-ethernet-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"Grounded ethernet cable: Learn different ways for safe grounding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
About Grounded Ethernet Cable, You can use different network patch cables to install or update your network infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the other choices, you must decide whether to use STP\/ shielded or UTP\/ unshielded twisted pair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While twisted pairs of UTP can protect against interference to a large extent, STP does it more effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it is essential to ground the STP cables. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s discuss the importance of bonding and grounding Shielded Ethernet cables and different ways to ground the cables.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
Ethernet cables comprise four pairs of twisted wire conductors, which help to transfer signals from one point to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two types of ethernet cable: shielded twisted pair and unshielded twisted pair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the shielded ones, the wire conductors have outer shielding; in unshielded ones, it has not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using a twisted pair minimizes electromagnetic interference caused by nearby appliances and power devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, why do we use shielded cables if twisted pairs protect against interference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some applications, unshielded twisted pairs are enough to minimize EMI, while in others, you need shielding over wire conductors for extra protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, EMI is not a significant issue in home or small business setups, and twisted pairs inside the network cable are enough for high-quality data transmissions while protecting the data against minor interference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No extra shielding is required here, and you can use an unshielded twisted pair or UTP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UTPs are less expensive, easy to install, require no grounding, and are more pliable than STPs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in complex business setups, external interference comes through high-power elevators, motors, heavy machinery, and lighting installations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such high-level interferences can have a major impact on data transfer speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In such cases, you will need extra protection that comes through shielded twisted pair cables. <\/p>\n\n\n
STP Ethernet cables: <\/strong>In these, all four twisted wire pairs are wrapped in a tightly braided wire or foil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After individual wrapping, all four pairs are combined and wrapped in another braided or foil shielding layer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wrapping around the conductors makes these cables thick, expensive, and difficult to install. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FTP Ethernet cables: <\/strong>The foil-shielded twisted pair has only one foil wrapped around all four pairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no wrapping around individual twisted pairs. As FTP has added shielding than UTP, they are more expensive, but due to only one layer of protection, they are less expensive than STP. <\/p>\n\n\n Pros: <\/strong>In high-speed network connections, external crosstalk arises in twisted pairs, which hinders data transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n STP cables offer protection against such interference for smooth data transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, in case of sensitive data transmission, STP ensures that data remains within the network and does not get leaked easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons: <\/strong>Despite such benefits, STP is not always a great choice in Ethernet cables because the massive thickness of these cables makes it stiff and difficult to run the cables through tighter spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If mishandled, they can lead to breaks and cracks. The task becomes highly time-consuming as you need to be careful during installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, unlike UTP, which does not require any grounding, STP and FTP cables require a ground path to bury the current formed by the intercepted EMI<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nPros and cons of STP: <\/h3>\n\n\n