Technical specifications and performance

The cable is a 23 AWG four-pair F/UTP CAT6 construction designed for high-frequency data transmission. Its overall foil shield is intended to reduce external electromagnetic interference, while a cross-web filler maintains the geometry of the four twisted pairs. The manufacturer rates the cable for frequencies up to 550 MHz and specifies a CMR riser fire rating with a 75°C temperature rating. It is supplied on a 1,000-foot wooden reel.

Why shielded CAT6 cabling is specified

In modern office buildings and automated industrial settings, electromagnetic interference is a common cause of packet loss. The F/UTP construction places a foil shield around all four pairs, isolating the cable from ambient electrical noise. The cross-web filler is intended to hold the pairs at a consistent distance, supporting crosstalk suppression at high frequencies. Those design choices matter most where cable runs pass near motors, power distribution or other equipment that generates EMI.

For longer installations, sequential length markings can simplify cable cutting and inventory tracking. The CMR rating is intended for vertical riser shafts, and the 75°C rating allows the cable to be specified in warmer equipment-room conditions. Installation quality remains central: shielded systems depend on proper bonding and grounding to deliver the intended performance.

Applications and standards compliance

The cable is specified to support common network protocols including IEEE 802.3 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, PoE+ power-over-Ethernet applications, ANSI/TIA 854 1000Base-TX, digital video and broadband analog video.

• IEEE 802.3 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
• PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)
• ANSI/TIA 854: 1000Base-TX
• Digital video and broadband analog video

The product is listed as compliant with ANSI/TIA 568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Class EI, among other standards. It also meets RoHS, REACH and CPR requirements, according to the specifications. These certifications are relevant to procurement teams assessing global deployment and regulatory compliance.

Deployment considerations

Shielded cabling requires continuity across the entire channel. The foil shield must be electrically bonded to compatible shielded modules and connectors, and the link must be properly grounded. If that continuity is incomplete, the shield can collect interference rather than divert it.

The CMR rating applies to riser applications and is not a universal specification. Installations involving plenums or air-handling spaces generally require CMP-rated cable under local fire codes. Project teams should verify the applicable building and fire regulations before installation.