Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum 23 AWG 1000ft Enhanced Ethernet Cable Reel

Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum 23 AWG 1000ft Enhanced Ethernet Cable

The Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum cable is a Category 6A Enhanced Premise Horizontal cable built for data centers, network backbones, and other environments where signal integrity cannot be a variable. Belden manufactures this cable in the USA using 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, FEP insulation, and patented EquiSpline and EquiBlock construction, which keep the four pairs positioned correctly along the full run and control crosstalk. The result is a Cat6A Plenum cable that maintains its performance over long horizontal runs rather than degrading once you exceed a certain length.

This is not a repackaged Cat6A cable with a plenum label attached. Belden built the 10GXS13 as an enhanced version of its standard Cat6A line specifically to support 10GBASE-T, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, HDBaseT, and HDBaseT 4K UHD on the same run, so you are not choosing between data throughput and multimedia support.

Construction and Build Quality

Every spec on this cable ties back to real-world reliability, not just a number on a spec sheet.

• Conductors: 23 AWG, 4-pair, solid bare copper, U/UTP (unshielded). Solid copper conductors carry a signal further and more consistently than stranded copper, which is why Belden specifies solid 23 AWG for this permanent, in-wall/in-ceiling application rather than a patch-cable stranding.

• Insulation: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) insulation on each conductor, which holds its shape and dielectric properties under sustained heat exposure inside a plenum space.

• Internal geometry: Patented EquiSpline center member and EquiBlock barrier technology keep pair spacing consistent along the entire 1000 ft run, which is what actually controls alien crosstalk on long Cat6A pulls.

• Jacket: Plenum-rated Flamarrest PVC-LS jacket, CMP-rated for installation in air-handling spaces without a separate conduit.

• Diameter: A nominal 0.265 in (6.73 mm) outer diameter, which keeps this cable manageable in conduit and cable tray runs alongside other Cat6A cable.

• Temperature range: Rated for storage from -20°C to +75°C, with full 100W PoE performance maintained without derating up to 60°C.

Certifications and Compliance

The Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum 23 AWG cable is UL Listed and ETL Certified, and it meets ANSI/TIA Category 6A performance requirements. It also carries CSA FT6 flammability compliance, IEC 60332-1-2 flame testing, and RoHS and REACH compliance for restricted substances. If your project requires documentation for inspection or sign-off, these certifications cover the fire-safety and performance requirements most commercial and institutional specs call for.

Performance: What This Cable Actually Supports

Belden rates the 10GXS13 at 625 MHz, which qualifies it as an "Enhanced" Cat6A cable rather than a standard one. That headroom is what lets a single cable run support:

• Ethernet up to 10GBASE-T (10 Gbps)

• Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 access points

• HDBaseT and HDBaseT 4K UHD video distribution

• PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ power delivery, at a full 100m channel length under 100W load without derating up to 60°C

That last point matters more than it looks on paper. A lot of Cat6A cable can carry PoE++ power on paper, but it has to be derated once the ambient temperature climbs inside a ceiling plenum. The 10GXS13 is built to hold that 100W load at the full 100-meter channel length, which is the difference between a cable that works on a spec sheet and one that works above a drop ceiling in July.

Where the Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum Cable Gets Used

Because it is plenum-rated and built for 10G performance, this cable shows up most often in:

• Data centers, for end-of-row and middle-of-row horizontal cabling, where every run needs to hold 10GBASE-T without exception

• Network backbones in commercial buildings, connecting IDF/MDF closets across floors

• Smart buildings and campuses, powering Wi-Fi 6 access points, PoE++ lighting, and IP cameras over a single cable run

• Hospitals, schools, and government facilities, where TIA compliance and fire-safety certifications are part of the spec, not optional

• Noisy electrical environments, where the pair geometry and shielding-free UTP design still need to hold signal integrity near motors, fluorescent ballasts, and other interference sources

If your build sits above a drop ceiling or inside an air-handling space and needs 10G-ready performance, this is the cable category to be looking at.

Belden 10GXS13 vs. Belden 10GXW13: What's Actually Different

Both cables share the same 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, U/UTP design, Flamarrest PVC-LS plenum jacket, and UL/ETL certifications, so the choice between them comes down to two things: bandwidth and diameter.

If your priority is bandwidth headroom for high-density 10G or multimedia applications, the Belden 10GXS13 enhanced Ethernet cable is the stronger choice. If you're pulling a large number of cables through limited conduit space, the Cat6A Belden 10GXW13 is worth comparing before you order.

Key Specifications 

Buy Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum Enhanced 1000ft Cable

The Belden 10GXS13 Cat6A Plenum 23 AWG reel ships in a 1000ft put-up, wound for a clean, tangle-free pull whether you're running it through conduit, cable tray, or open plenum space. Every reel is factory-sealed and comes with sequential footage markings, so you can track exactly how much cable is left mid-installation instead of guessing.

If you need bulk quantities for a multi-floor or multi-building project, our Cat6A plenum bulk selection offers reel lengths and jacket colors beyond what's covered in this single listing. And if the 10GXS13 turns out not to be the right fit for your run, our team at Discounted Cables, stocking Belden, Cat6, Cat6A, and Cat5e cable, can help you match the right cable to your project before you order.