Quick Specs
| Category | CAT6A U/UTP, 1–500 MHz |
| Conductor | 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper |
| Jacket options | PE / CM / PVC / LSZH |
| Standards | ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D, IEC 61156-5, EN 50173-1 |
| Certifications | RoHS CE |
| Packaging | 305m / Box |
Heizka’s Copper Cabling System CAT6A is an unshielded twisted-pair (U/UTP) cable engineered to deliver sustained 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) performance over the full 100-meter channel. Built with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and an internal cross-filler, it is designed for structured cabling systems that need to support Class EA applications up to 500MHz, well beyond standard Gigabit CAT6.
This makes it the right choice for data centers, high-density server rooms, and enterprise backbones where bandwidth headroom and PoE/PoE+ powering matter. It is available with PE, CM, PVC, or LSZH jackets to match indoor, riser, or fire-safety requirements. Every reel is manufactured and tested to ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D, and IEC 61156-5 standards, and backed by Heizka’s multi-year warranty for long-term field performance.
Features
- ✓10G BASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet) applications
- ✓Unshielded Twisted Pair (U/UTP) construction
- ✓Data cable for structured premises cabling up to Class EA applications
- ✓Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE / PoE+)
- ✓Cross-filler core for superior NEXT and ANEXT performance
- ✓Discontinuous shielded foil technology for excellent resistance to external crosstalk
- ✓23 AWG solid bare copper conductors
- ✓LSZH flame-retardant options comply with IEC 60332-1-2 / 60332-3
- ✓Durable length markings to reduce waste of cables
Standard Compliance
- ISO/IEC 11801
- ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D
- IEC 61156-5
- EN 50173-1
Ordering Information
| Item # | Description |
|---|---|
| HEC6AU3PE | CAT6A U/UTP, PE, Black, 305m/Box |
| HEC6AU1CM | CAT6A U/UTP, CM, Blue, 305m/Box |
| HEC6AU1PC | CAT6A U/UTP, PVC, Blue, 305m/Box |
| HEC6AU5LZ | CAT6A U/UTP, LSZH, Orange, 305m/Box |
Technical Specifications
Construction / Dimensions
| Type | U/UTP CAT6A 4x2x23AWG |
| Conductor structure | 23 AWG, Solid Bare Copper |
| Insulation material | Polyolefin |
| Separator | Cross filler / Spline |
| Wrap | PET |
| Jacket material | PVC / LSZH / CM / CMR |
| Jacket diameter | 7.4 ± 0.3 mm |
| Installation temperature range | 0°C ~ +70°C (32~158°F) |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C ~ +70°C (-4~158°F) |
Physical Performance
| Tensile | 110N |
| Min. bend radius | 10 times max jacket diameter |
| Installation and storage temperature | 0~70°C (32~158°F) |
| Operating temperature | -20~70°C (-4~158°F) |
Electrical Characteristics
| DC resistance of each conductor | ≤ 9.38Ω/100m |
| Unbalance DC resistance of each pair | ≤ 2.5% |
| Impedance | 1~100MHz 100±15% | 100~250MHz 100±22% | 250~500MHz 100±25% |
| NVP | 65% |
| Propagation Delay | ≤ 45ns/100m |
Nominal Transmission Characteristics (measured over 100m at 20 ± 2°C)
| FREQ. (MHz) | RL MIN (dB) | IL MAX (dB/100m) | DoP MAX (ns) | SKEW MAX (ns) | NEXT MIN (dB) | PSNEXT MIN (dB) | ELFEXT MIN (dB) | PS ELFEXT MIN (dB) | PSANEXT MIN (dB) | PSAACR-F MIN (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.0 | 2.1 | 570 | 45 | 75.3 | 72.3 | 68 | 65 | 67 | 67 |
| 4 | 23.0 | 3.8 | 552 | 45 | 66.3 | 63.3 | 56 | 53 | 67 | 66.2 |
| 16 | 25.0 | 7.5 | 543 | 45 | 57.2 | 54.2 | 44 | 41 | 67 | 54.1 |
| 20 | 25.0 | 8.4 | 542 | 45 | 55.8 | 52.8 | 42 | 39 | 67 | 52.2 |
| 31.25 | 23.6 | 10.5 | 540 | 45 | 52.9 | 49.9 | 38 | 35 | 67 | 48.3 |
| 62.5 | 21.5 | 15.0 | 539 | 45 | 48.4 | 45.4 | 32 | 29 | 65.6 | 42.3 |
| 100 | 20.1 | 19.1 | 538 | 45 | 45.3 | 42.3 | 28 | 25 | 62.5 | 38.2 |
| 250 | 17.3 | 31.1 | 536 | 45 | 39.3 | 36.3 | 20 | 17 | 56.5 | 30.2 |
| 500 | 15.2 | 45.3 | 536 | 45 | 34.8 | 31.8 | 14 | 11 | 52.0 | 24.2 |
CAT6 vs CAT6A vs CAT7A — Which One Do You Need?
| Feature | CAT6 U/UTP (61 Series) | CAT6A U/UTP | CAT7A S/FTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item # (CM) | HEC61U1CM | HEC6AU1CM | HEC7ASF1CM |
| Frequency | 250–350 MHz | 1–500 MHz | 1–1000 MHz |
| Conductor | 24 AWG | 23 AWG | 23 AWG |
| Shielding | Unshielded (U/UTP) | Unshielded (U/UTP) | Shielded (S/FTP) |
| Jacket diameter | 6.0 ± 0.3 mm | 7.4 ± 0.3 mm | 8.1 ± 0.3 mm |
| Recommended speed | 100/1000BASE-T + PoE/PoE+ | 10 Gigabit (10GBASE-T) + PoE/PoE+ | 10 Gigabit (10GBASE-T) + PoE/PoE+/PoE++ |
| NVP | 68% | 65% | 78% |
| Best for | Enterprise LAN, PoE cameras, WiFi APs | Data centers, high-speed backbone, sustained 10G | High-density data centers, future-proof Class FA backbone |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The 23 AWG conductors and 1–500MHz bandwidth allow it to deliver stable 10GBASE-T performance over the full 100m permanent link, meeting Class EA requirements.
CAT6A supports up to 500MHz bandwidth and sustains 10 Gigabit Ethernet over 100m, while the CAT6 61 Series is optimized for standard Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) at 250–350MHz. Choose CAT6A for data centers, server rooms, or backbones that need guaranteed 10G; choose CAT6 61 Series for standard office LANs where Gigabit is sufficient and cost efficiency matters.
This U/UTP version is unshielded, using an internal cross-filler and discontinuous foil technology to control crosstalk. For environments with heavy electromagnetic interference, Heizka also offers shielded CAT6A constructions — contact our team for the F/UTP or S/FTP variant.
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacketing limits flame spread and emits minimal toxic smoke and no halogen gases when burned. It’s typically required in high-occupancy buildings such as hospitals, shopping malls, and transit stations, per IEC 60332-1-2 / 60332-3.
At least 10 times the cable’s jacket diameter, to avoid degrading transmission performance and shortening cable life.
Standard packaging is 305m per pull-box, with PE, CM, PVC, and LSZH jacket options available to match indoor, riser, or plenum installation requirements.
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