Cat6a cable can transfer data at 10Gbps over 100 meters and has bandwidth capacities of 750 MHz. It is available in three different versions that include Cat6a Riser Cable, Bulk Cat6a Plenum, and Cat6a PVC cable. In this post, you'll be able to learn about the three versions as well as the specifications of the cable. So, let's begin.
Understanding the meaning of "Cat6a."
"Cat" or "Cat" in Cat6a stands for the category "a" means augmented, and the number 6 signifies it's the 6th generation cable.
Delving into the specifications
The Cat6a Ethernet cable offers incredible speeds of 10Gbps across a distance of 100 meters, or about 328 feet. It can transmit 775 MH, which means it can ensure signal strength and avoid attenuation for a much greater distance than its predecessor, the Cat6 Ethernet cable.
The cable is compliant with the following requirements: FCC, CE, CSA ISO/IES, FCC, CE and is RoHS compatible. Dimensions of the Cat6a Riser Cable are 11 x 15 inches x 15 inches. As it's a bulk cable, it is packaged with a simple pull box. It offers top-quality security against alien-crosstalk and near-end crosstalk and EMI. Bulk Cat6a Plenum passes Fluke DXT-1800 Versiv Cable Analyzer and complies with the ANSI/TIA standard. Available with 23 AWG conductors. It is suitable for use in data centers.
Conductors are concerned, like Cat6 Ethernet cable, it's made of pure copper as well as copper-clad aluminum conductors. Clients generally prefer pure copper conductors cables because they are superior to CCA cables in every performance aspect. The eight conductors (either bare copper or CCA) are connected in four twisted pairs.
The cable can perform admirably under challenging conditions, in temperatures as low as 25 ° Celsius or as hot as up to 120 degrees Celsius. When it comes to the installation temperature, it is between zero to 60 degrees Celsius up to 60° Celsius. The box's 1000ft length weighs 41lbs.
Here are the different types of Cat6a Ethernet cable:
Cat6a Plenum cable
CMP-rated jackets support Cat6a Plenum Cable. CMP refers to Communication Multipurpose Cable, Plenum. Be aware that CMP is the most prestigious possible rating of the material used for jackets laid out by the TIA/EIA. Ethernet cables that are rated CMP are fireproof. It means that if a fire is triggered, the cables stop the fire's progress and emit only a small amount of smoke and not the way of dangerous gasses. As the name implies, these cables are perfect for use within the plenum space of the building.
Plenum spaces are distinct areas in structures created to aid in air circulation, such as air conditioning, ventilation, and heating. The possibility of a fire outbreak in these areas is relatively high. So, you're only permitted to use plenum-rated cable in these zones. The thick layer of plenum cable offers excellent protection against crosstalk and EMI.
Cat6a Riser Cable
It is a Cat6a Riser Cable that comes supported by riser-rated jackets. It makes them suitable for use in the riser and vertical structures. The jacket of Cat6a's riser cable is made from high-quality polyvinyl chloride. However, it's not as high-quality as the plenum cable.
The other requirements for Cat6a riser cables are precisely identical to those of the plenum cable. The only thing that distinguishes these two cables is the jacket material. The thick coating on the riser cable offers excellent protection against crosstalk and EMI.
Cat6a PVC Cable
It is important to note that the PVC Ratings for the jacket is the lowest rating that the TIA/EIA provides. The cables that have these ratings are approved for use in outdoor areas. This Cat6a PVC cable comes with the same data transfer rates and bandwidth capacities of Cat6a Plenum cable and Cat6a riser cables.
One thing which separates it from the two other variants is the jacket rating. But, the Cat6a PVC cable also offers superior protection against crosstalk and reduces attenuation down to a minimum.
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