Cat6A UTP Cable 10GbE PoE++ TIA-568

Future-Proof Your Network at 10Gbps. PoE++ Ready. LSZH. TIA-568-C.2 Certified. 305m Pull Box.

The choice of horizontal cable determines the performance ceiling of the entire structured cabling system for its entire service life — typically 15 to 25 years. Installing Cat5e today saves money on day one and costs far more in re-cabling when the next technology generation (10GbE, higher-wattage PoE, higher-bandwidth IP video) demands what Cat5e cannot deliver. Cat6A, installed today, supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at the full 100m channel length, PoE++ (90W per port), and 500MHz bandwidth — providing the headroom that IP camera systems, wireless APs, IP phones, building automation devices, and workstations will demand for the next two decades.

SSAL specifies Cat6A U/UTP as the standard horizontal cabling specification for all new structured cabling installations, using TIA-568-C.2 certified cable from authorised brand partners including Commscope, Panduit, and Vericom.

Key Features

10GBASE-T at 100m Full-Channel Length: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission at the full 100m channel length (90m horizontal + 10m patch/equipment cord allowance) — the critical specification that Cat6 (augmented Cat5e) cannot guarantee at 10GbE speeds
500MHz Bandwidth: Category 6A's 500MHz transmission bandwidth is double Cat6's 250MHz — provides the signal integrity margin required for 10GbE and headroom for emerging higher-speed applications at shorter channel lengths
U/UTP Construction (4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid Copper): Unshielded construction is simpler to install and terminate than shielded (F/UTP, S/FTP) alternatives in standard commercial building environments; 23 AWG solid conductor provides the lowest loop resistance per metre for maximum PoE power delivery efficiency
PoE++ Compatible (IEEE 802.3bt, 90W): 23 AWG conductor cross-section meets the minimum wire gauge requirement for IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 (90W) PoE delivery at 100m — supports the highest-power PoE devices including high-performance wireless APs (Wi-Fi 6E), pan-tilt-zoom cameras with IR heaters, and building automation controllers with integrated power supplies
LSZH Jacket (Low Smoke Zero Halogen): LSZH jacket material releases minimal smoke and no halogenic toxic gases when exposed to fire — critical for Bangladesh's high-rise commercial buildings under BNBC 2020 Part 4 fire safety requirements and for the safety of building occupants and fire fighters during evacuation
TIA-568-C.2 Certified: Tested and certified to the Telecommunications Industry Association's structured cabling standard — the specification referenced by Bangladesh Bank ICT Guideline v4.0, TIA-942 data centre standard, and BICSI data communications infrastructure standards
ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA Certified: Dual certification to both North American (TIA) and international (ISO/IEC) standards — relevant for multinational tenants and developers who specify ISO/IEC standards in their global real estate standards
IEC 60332-1 Flame Retardant: Cable jacket passes the IEC vertical flame retardancy test — limits flame spread in cable tray runs and riser shafts in the event of a fire, complementing the LSZH jacket's low smoke emission characteristic
305m (1,000ft) Pull Box: Standard international supply format — pull box design with directional arrows facilitates installation in ceiling voids, cable trays, and conduit without cable kinking; 305m matches the standard international construction package quantity
Colour Range: Grey (standard), white, blue, yellow, green, red, orange available — colour coding by application (grey = data, blue = VoIP, yellow = security, red = fire) simplifies identification in the patch room and cable tray

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Category	Category 6A (Augmented Category 6)
Standard	TIA-568-C.2; ISO/IEC 11801:2017 Class EA
Conductor	4-pair, 23 AWG solid bare copper
Insulation	HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
Cable Construction	U/UTP (unshielded / unshielded)
Outer Jacket	LSZH (standard); PVC option available
Jacket OD (approx.)	7.5–8.0mm
Pair Twist Rates	Individually varied per pair (alien crosstalk mitigation)
Max DC Resistance	9.38 Ω/100m @ 20°C
Max Resistance Unbalance	3%
Insulation Resistance	≥5,000 MΩ·km
Characteristic Impedance	100Ω ± 15% (1–500MHz)
Attenuation (@ 500MHz)	≤29.0 dB/100m
NEXT Loss (@ 500MHz)	≥45.7 dB/100m
PS NEXT (@ 500MHz)	≥43.7 dB/100m
Alien NEXT (ANEXT)	≥67.0 dB (at all frequencies)
Return Loss (@ 500MHz)	≥10.0 dB/100m
Bandwidth	500MHz
Supported Applications	10GBASE-T (IEEE 802.3an), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, PoE++ (802.3bt)
Operating Temperature	−20°C to +60°C
Installation Temperature	0°C to +50°C
Min Bending Radius	4× OD (installed); 8× OD (uninstalled)
Max Pull Tension	110N
Box Length	305m (1,000ft) pull box
Flame Rating	IEC 60332-1 (flame retardant)
Jacket Rating	LSZH per IEC 60754, IEC 61034
Colours	Grey (standard); white, blue, yellow, green, red, orange (to order)
Certifications	UL Listed (CMR); TIA-568-C.2 Verified; ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA; CE

Typical Applications

Commercial Office Building — Horizontal Cabling: Cat6A to every workstation outlet and wireless AP from the telecommunications room — supports current 1GbE and future 10GbE to the desktop; PoE++ headroom accommodates next-generation wireless AP power requirements
Hospital and Healthcare — Secure Network Cabling: LSZH jacket is specified for healthcare facilities under BNBC 2020 and NFPA 101; Cat6A future-proofs the cabling for IP-based medical imaging (DICOM), electronic patient record (EPR) terminals, and nurse call systems
Bank Branch — Structured Cabling for Bangladesh Bank ICT Compliance: Cat6A provides the 10GbE capability and certified performance required for bank branch core network infrastructure; LSZH jacketing meets fire safety requirements for data rooms
Data Centre — Top-of-Rack to Patch Panel: Short-length horizontal Cat6A runs from server rack patch panel to access switch; 500MHz bandwidth supports 10GbE interconnection within the data hall
RMG Factory — IP CCTV Network: Cat6A PoE++ supports the power delivery demands of outdoor bullet cameras with IR heaters and PTZ cameras with built-in heater/blower in Bangladesh's temperature extremes
School and University Campus — Classroom Technology: Cat6A to interactive flat panels (IFPs), teacher workstations, and wireless APs; PoE++ eliminates separate power supply for high-power interactive displays

Compatibility & Integration

Cat6A U/UTP cable terminates to Cat6A RJ-45 keystone jacks and patch panels from the same manufacturer for certified channel performance — SSAL provides complete certified channel solutions including cable, jacks, and patch panels from Commscope, Panduit, and Vericom. Channel certification testing (using Fluke DSX-8000 or equivalent Level IV field tester) at project completion provides the test certificate required for manufacturer's 15-year channel warranty and Bangladesh Bank structured cabling compliance documentation.

SSAL Supply & Support

Smart Safety & Automations Ltd. designs, supplies, installs, and tests structured cabling systems using Cat6A as the standard horizontal specification. SSAL's cabling projects include design to TIA-568-C.2/ISO/IEC 11801 standards, cable routing and containment installation, termination and patching, and full channel certification testing using calibrated Level IV test equipment. Channel certification reports are provided to the client in both printed and digital format. All Cat6A cable installations include a 15-year manufacturer's extended warranty on the certified channel components.

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Cat6A U/UTP Horizontal Cable (10GbE, PoE++, TIA-568-C.2 Certified, 305m Box)

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