Cat6A Pure Copper Outdoor Cable

Cat6A Pure Copper Outdoor Cable (Shielded, Direct Burial, PE Jacket)

Cat6A pure copper outdoor cable is a high-performance, shielded (STP/FTP) cable engineered for 10-Gigabit Ethernet over distances up to 100 meters, even in harsh outdoor environments. It features 4 twisted pairs of 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, shielded overall with aluminum foil (or braid) and a drain wire for effective EMI/RFI protection. The outer jacket is made of black UV-resistant polyethylene (PE), which provides excellent resistance to moisture, sunlight, temperature extremes, and direct burial in soil. The cable includes a central cross separator to maintain pair separation and reduce alien crosstalk (AXT). This cable is suitable for buried runs between buildings (direct burial), aerial lashed installations, and outdoor conduit runs. It delivers 500 MHz bandwidth, supporting 10GBASE-T up to the full 100-meter channel length. Pure copper conductors ensure reliable PoE/PoE+ performance over long distances.

• Category: Cat6A (Class EA per ISO/IEC 11801, Augmented Category 6)
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (supports 10GBASE-T up to 100m)
• Conductor: 23 AWG solid bare copper (100% pure copper, not CCA)
• Shielding: Overall foil shield (FTP) with 24 AWG drain wire (models available with braid shield)
• Construction: 4 twisted pairs with central cross separator (spline) + overall shield
• Outer Jacket: Black UV-resistant polyethylene (PE) — direct burial rated, sunlight resistant
• Water Blocking: Solid PE jacket (non-porous) prevents moisture ingress
• Direct Burial: Yes — suitable for underground installation without conduit (check local codes)
• Aerial Use: Can be lashed to messenger wire for aerial installations
• Impedance: 100 ohms ±15% (1-500 MHz)
• Maximum Length: 100 meters (328 ft) for 10GBASE-T
• PoE Support: Yes, pure copper minimizes voltage drop (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, up to 90W)
• Package Length: 305 meters (1000 feet) per reel or pull box
• Application: Outdoor backbone links between buildings, direct burial campus networks, outdoor security cameras, Wi-Fi access points, 10-Gigabit outdoor links
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA, UL 444, IP68 (water resistance), RoHS