Description
GenSPEED 10 UTP Gen5 Cat 6A Cable: Industry's Smallest 6A Solution
The GenSPEED 10 UTP Gen5 Category 6A Cable represents a breakthrough in network infrastructure design, offering the industry's smallest full-channel, component-compliant Category 6A solution. This American-made cable combines exceptional performance with a compact form factor, making it ideal for high-density installations where space is at a premium. With guaranteed performance exceeding TIA standards for alien crosstalk protection and certified compatibility with high-power PoE applications, the Gen5 design delivers superior reliability for mission-critical 10G networks while significantly reducing installation time and complexity.
Product Specifications
- Cable Type: Category 6A UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Conductor: 23 AWG solid bare annealed copper
- Nominal Cable Diameter: 0.230 inches (industry's smallest Cat 6A)
- Weight: 30 lbs/1000 ft (CMP)
- Minimum Bend Radius: 1 inch
- Maximum Pulling Force: 40 lbs
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Temperature Rating:
- Installation: 0°C to +60°C
- Operation: -20°C to +105°C (high-temperature rated)
- DC Resistance: 9.38 Ohms/100m maximum (7.50 Ohms nominal)
- DC Resistance Unbalanced: <1% (4% maximum)
- Delay Skew: 45 ns/100m maximum
- Characteristic Impedance: 100 ± 15 Ohms (1-500 MHz)
- Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 70% speed of light
Key Features
- Innovative 5th Generation Design: Guarantees performance with the industry's smallest 6A cable diameter, providing +2 dB over TIA 568.2-D Standard for PSANEXT
- Simplified Installation: Improved bend radius and streamlined design make it easier to strip, terminate, and route, reducing labor costs and installation time
- Enhanced Power Handling: UL Listed CMP-LP 0.7A with certified performance for high-power PoE applications up to 140 watts (using 50 volts over four pairs)
- HDBaseT Certified: UL verified with certified performance for 100W power over HDBaseT applications
- Superior Temperature Rating: CMP 105°C jacket rating provides greater protection against increased operating temperatures in high-wattage deployments
- TRU-Mark® Print Legend: Contains footage markings from 1000' to 0' for simplified installation and inventory management
- Made in the USA: All GenSPEED products are manufactured in the United States, ensuring quality and reliability
Applications
- 10GBASE-T Ethernet networks (IEEE 802.3)
- 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T installations
- Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, and PoE++) deployments
- Digital video transmission systems
- Broadband and baseband analog video
- CDDI, Token Ring, and ATM networks
- Building automation systems (ANSI/TIA 862)
Construction Details
The GenSPEED 10 UTP Gen5 features an innovative construction designed for optimal performance:
- Color-Coded Pairs: Blue-white, orange-white, green-white, and brown-white for easy identification
- Insulation: High-quality fluoropolymer (plenum)
- ANEXT Protection: Proprietary encapsulated isolated wrap technology
- Jacket Material: Low-smoke, flame-retardant PVC with 105°C rating
- Available Colors: Blue, white, gray, yellow, green, red, purple, orange, pink, and black
Compliance Standards
This Cat 6A solution meets or exceeds all relevant industry standards:
- ANSI/TIA 568.2-D specifications
- NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for plenum environments
- UL Listed CMP-LP 0.7A
- UL 444 and UL 4299 certified
- RoHS Compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU)
- ANSI/TIA 862 (Building Automation)
- ICEA S-116-732
- ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class Ex)
Electrical Performance
The GenSPEED 10 UTP Gen5 delivers exceptional electrical performance across all critical parameters. It guarantees +2 dB performance over TIA 568.2-D standards for PSANEXT, with guaranteed values of 69.0 dB at 1 MHz and 54.0 dB at 500 MHz. This superior alien crosstalk protection ensures reliable 10G network operation even in challenging high-density environments. The cable also exceeds requirements for insertion loss, NEXT, return loss, and other key electrical characteristics across the full frequency range.
This revolutionary Gen5 design combines advanced engineering with quality materials to provide a future-proof cabling infrastructure that supports today's demanding applications while offering the industry's smallest diameter for easier installation and better pathway utilization.
Additional Info & Specs
Color | Blue |
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Product Type | Ethernet networking cable |
Condition | New |
Brand | General Cable |
Package | Reel |
Category | 6A |
Spaces | Plenum |
Gauge | 23 AWG |
Jacket | Plenum-Rated |
Insulation Material | FEP |
Frequency | 300 to 750 MHz |
No. of Pairs | 4 Twisted |
Shielding | Unshielded UTP |
Conductor | Solid |
Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
Certification Standards | UL Certified, RoHS, ETL, TIA Compliant & TAA Compliant |
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