There are three types of Cat6 cable 1000ft ethernet cables:
Cat6 Plenum Cable
Cat6 Riser Cable
Cat6 PVC Cable
It is tough for a newcomer to understand what distinguishes one from the other. If you're new to the game, don't worry; our pros have your back. So, let's get started.
Cat6 Plenum Cable
Cat61000ft Plenum Cable comes with a CMP-rated jacket of the highest quality. When it comes to the quality of the outer jacket, a CMP jacket has the highest rating. CMP stands for Communications Multipurpose Cable, and these cables are best used in plenum spaces inside buildings, in case you didn't know. Because plenum spaces have a higher danger of fire, these CMP-rated Cat6 Plenum Cables prevent the spread of fire.
Cat6 Plenum Cable can also be used in the riser/vertical spaces of buildings, as well as for a run in the outside spaces. However, due to safety issues, you cannot utilize riser or PVC cables in plenum spaces.
The data speed of the Cat6 Plenum cable is a whopping 10 Gbps across lengths of up to 50 meters (164 feet). For lengths of up to 100 meters (328 feet), the speed drops to 1 Gbps. Despite this, the maximum and minimum data transfer speeds are ten times quicker than the previous Cat5e cable. Because this cable has a bandwidth capability of up to 550 MHz, you'll get the best possible signal quality and connectivity.
Cat6 Riser Cable
The Cat6 Riser Cable has a CMR-rated outer jacket and is best used in building risers or vertical spaces. These areas, too, enable return airflows and pose a fire hazard. The CMR-rated outer jacket of riser cables prevents fire advancement while emitting very little toxicity in the form of gases or smoke. This cable can also be used outside, but owing to safety issues, you cannot use a PVC cable as a riser alternative.
As a 6th generation cable, Cat6 Riser Cable allows maximum data transfer rates of 10 Gbps but only up to a length of 50 meters (164 feet). The minimum data transfer rate enabled by the 6th generation riser cable is 1 Gbps, but only up to 100 meters (328 ft) in length. The cable has a maximum bandwidth capacity of 550 MHz.
The riser Cat6 Cable 1000ft's inner construction is similar to that of its plenum equivalent, with eight conductors bundled together in four twisted pairs. To prevent EMI and crosstalk, the insulator separates the four twisted pairs. Pure copper or copper-clad aluminum can be used as conductors. The jacket is 23 AWG and the cable is 23 AWG.
Cat6 PVC Cable
Cat6 PVC Cable is a 6th generation ethernet cable with a PVC coating that is suitable for outdoor use. Because you'll be installing this cable in a hostile outdoor setting, the jacket is sunlight, UV, and chemical resistant. This cable is less expensive when compared to Cat6 plenum and Cat6 riser cables.
The only thing that distinguishes PVC cable from riser and plenum is the outer jacket. The data transfer rates and bandwidth capacities remain the same. It enables maximum data transfer rates of 10 Gbps but up to a length of 50 meters of 164 feet. The minimum data transfer rate enabled by the 6th generation riser cable is 1 Gbps, but only up to 100 meters in length.
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