Product Description
The CAT6ESNP4 is a high-performance, shielded Category 6 horizontal cable designed for demanding networking environments. Built with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, it ensures superior signal integrity and reduced interference. With extended testing up to 550 MHz, it supports high-speed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), 622 ATM, and emerging high-bandwidth data transmissions up to 3.2 Gbps.
Construction:
- Conductor: 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper
- Pairs: 4 Twisted Pairs
- Shielding: Aluminum/Polyester Tape (100% Coverage) with Solid Tin Copper Drain Wire
- Jacket Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Tape: Clear Mylar Tape for Added Durability
- Outer Cable Diameter: 0.305 inches (7.747 mm)
- Cable Weight: 49 lbs per 1,000 feet
Performance & Applications:
- Supports Category 6 applications, including Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) and high-speed broadband networking
- Ideal for data centers, enterprise networking, and high-bandwidth applications
- Extended performance up to 550 MHz ensures reliable data transmission
- Designed for shielded environments where EMI/RFI protection is required
Ratings & Compliance:
- NEC Article 800 compliance
- UL 1666: CMR (Riser) Rating FT4 for fire safety
- ETL Verified to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568C.2 Category 6 standards
- C(ETL)US Certified
- RoHS Compliant for environmental safety
Electrical & Physical Properties:
- Temperature Ratings:
- Installation: 0°C to +50°C
- Operation: -2°C to +60°C
- Velocity of Propagation: 70%
- Mutual Capacitance: 14 pF/ft nominal
- Capacitance Unbalance: 330 pF/ft maximum
- Maximum Conductor DC Resistance: 28.6Ω per 1,000 ft
- Minimum Bend Radius: 1.0 inch for flexible installation
Pair Color Code:
- Pair 1: Blue & White/Blue
- Pair 2: Orange & White/Orange
- Pair 3: Green & White/Green
- Pair 4: Brown & White/Brown
Electrical Characteristics:
| Frequency (MHz) | Return Loss (dB) Min | Attenuation (dB/100m) Max | NEXT (dB) Min | PS-NEXT (dB) Min | ELFEXT (dB) Min | PS-ELFEXT (dB) Min | ACR (dB) Min | PS-ACR (dB) Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 | 73.8 | 70.8 | 78.3 | 76.3 |
| 4 | 23.0 | 3.8 | 71.3 | 69.3 | 61.8 | 58.8 | 67.5 | 65.5 |
| 10 | 25.0 | 6.0 | 65.3 | 63.3 | 53.8 | 50.8 | 59.3 | 57.3 |
| 16 | 25.0 | 7.6 | 62.2 | 60.2 | 49.7 | 46.7 | 54.6 | 52.6 |
| 20 | 25.0 | 8.5 | 60.8 | 58.8 | 47.8 | 44.8 | 52.3 | 50.3 |
| 31.25 | 23.6 | 10.7 | 57.9 | 55.9 | 43.9 | 40.9 | 47.2 | 45.2 |
| 62.5 | 21.5 | 15.4 | 53.4 | 51.4 | 37.9 | 34.9 | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| 100 | 20.1 | 19.8 | 50.3 | 48.3 | 33.8 | 30.8 | 30.5 | 28.5 |
| 200 | 18.0 | 29.0 | 45.8 | 43.8 | 27.8 | 24.8 | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| 250 | 17.3 | 32.8 | 44.3 | 42.3 | 25.8 | 22.8 | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| 300 | 16.8 | 36.4 | 43.1 | 41.1 | 24.3 | 21.3 | - | - |
| 350 | 16.3 | 39.8 | 42.1 | 40.1 | 22.9 | 19.9 | - | - |
| 400 | 15.9 | 43.0 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 21.8 | 18.8 | - | - |
| 500 | 14.8 | 49.5 | 40.2 | 38.2 | 20.0 | 17.0 | - | - |
| 550 | 14.4 | 53.1 | 39.5 | 37.5 | 18.9 | 15.9 | - | - |
Note: Values above 250 MHz are for engineering information only.
This shielded, non-plenum CAT6 cable is the perfect solution for high-performance networking, offering excellent signal integrity, compliance with industry standards, and reliability in demanding environments.
