Category 6 (Cat6) is a 550MHz rated cable that is designed to handle network speeds up to 10,000mbps (55 meters max) or 1,000mbps (100m meters max). This cable uses 23AWG conductor made from bare, solid copper that are twisted into pairs to prevent interference and significantly reduce cross talk - making Cat6 a better choice for large cable bundles. The Plenum jacket is CMP rated, meaning that it is designed to prevent the spread of fire and gives off very little smoke and toxic fumes. This is required fire-rated corridors and many commerical, government, and military facilities. This cable is UTP (unshielded twisted pair) and uses standard Cat6 rated RJ45 plugs, 110 blocks, or patch panels for termination.

Type: Cat. 6 (550MHz)

Color: Yellow

Conductor Size: 23 AWG (Solid Bare Copper)

Number of Conductors: 4 Twisted Pairs (8 Conductors)

Conductor Insulation: FEP

Outer Jacket Nominal OD: 0.209" (5.3mm)

Outer Jacket Materials: FR-PVC

Cable Type: CMP - Plenum Rated

Compliances: UL Listed

Specification Requirements: Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-568C.2-1, Flame Test 6 (FT6), & ANSI/NFPA Standard 262

Protocols:

10G Ethernet - 10000BASE-T
Gigabit Ethernet -- 1000BASE-T
Fast Ethernet -- 100BASE-T
Ethernet -- 10BASE-T