Category 6 cable, commonly referred to as Cat-6, is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols that are backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards. Compared with Cat-5 and Cat-5e, Cat-6 features more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. The cable standard provides performance of up to 250 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T / 1000BASE-TX (Gigabit Ethernet) and 10GBASE-T (10-Gigabit Ethernet).
To maintain transmission characteristics and network integrity, it's essential to use the correct type of patch-cord to match the installation. A network port will perform only at the level of the LOWEST-rated component in the chain.
Features
- UTP CAT6 Patch Lead - Each cord has eight multi-strand conductors in 4 twisted-pair T568A color coded configuration.
- Quality cable material - Fitted with 50µ Category-6 compliant 2-row (staggered pins) plug and fully-molded strain-relief boot.
- Molded strain relief & Low profile flush moulded boots - With molded strain relief RJ45 male-to-male connectors this cable will be strong, and robust.
- Packaged in heat-sealed hang-sell bags.
- Complies with the applicable electrical transmission characteristics and flame tests specified in:
- AS/ACIFS008:2006
- ISO/IEC 11801 Category 6
- TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6
| Conductor |
|---|
| Material |
Bare Copper |
| Size |
24AWG |
| Construction |
7/0.195±0.015mm |
| Insulation |
|---|
| Material |
HD-PE |
| Thickness |
Minimum at any point: |
0.18mm |
| Maximum average: |
0.20mm |
| Diameter: |
0.96±0.03mm |
| Jacket |
|---|
| Material |
PVC |
| Thickness |
Minimum at any point: |
0.50mm |
| Maximum average: |
0.58mm |
| Diameter: |
5.8±0.03mm |
