CAT6a Cables Selection Guide: Technical Criteria & Application Standards
CAT6a Cables selection guide: technical parameters, mounting and compliance standards, and Reçber Kablo, Birtaş Kablo, Erse Kablo comparison.
CAT6a cable is a four-twisted-pair copper data cable defined up to 500 MHz bandwidth that can carry 10 Gbps Ethernet over a 100-meter link. It is used on building backbone and floor distribution lines, in data centers, in new office structured cabling, and for wireless access points that require multi-gigabit connections. In this category, CAT6a cables made by Reçber, Birtaş and Erse in a 4x2x23 AWG construction are sold by the meter in U/UTP, F/UTP, U/FTP, F/FTP and S/FTP shield constructions, with LSZH or PE sheaths and reaction-to-fire classes such as Cca and B2ca. Choose the shield construction according to interference from neighboring cables and power lines, the sheath material according to indoor or outdoor installation, the reaction-to-fire class according to the project specification, and the steel-armored construction according to the need for mechanical protection. In the shield code, the letter before the slash indicates the overall shield and the part after it the pair shielding: in a U/FTP construction only the pairs are foil-wrapped, and in an S/FTP construction an overall braid shield is added to this. CAT6a should not be confused with CAT6: on a CAT6 cable defined up to 250 MHz, the link length for 10 Gbps becomes shorter. The CAT6a Cables category on Welibaba includes 22 active models from leading manufacturers such as Reçber Kablo, Birtaş Kablo, Erse Kablo.
Key Technical Parameters for Selecting CAT6a Cables
To specify the right CAT6a Cables model for your panel or installation, verify the following parameters against your engineering schedule:
| Parameter | Typical Catalog Values | Verification Note |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Weight | 19 kg/km, 21 kg/km, 28 kg/km | Verify against project schedule and load calculation |
| Resistance Unbalance | Max. % 2, 0, Max. 2% | Verify against project schedule and load calculation |
| Core Colour Code | 1. Beyaz/Mavi & Mavi; 2. Beyaz/Turuncu & Turuncu; 3. Beyaz/Yeşil & Yeşil; 4. Beyaz/Kahve & Kahve, TIA 568 izole renk kodlamasına uygun | Verify against project schedule and load calculation |
| Outer Sheath Material | HFFR bileşik, LSZH/LS0H (70°C, EN 50290-2-27), PE (80°C | Verify against project schedule and load calculation |
Installation, Compatibility, and Commissioning Checklist
- Electrical & Mechanical Matching: Confirm that rated voltage, current capacity, and mounting dimensions align with the upstream and downstream components in Ethernet LAN Cables.
- Environmental & Enclosure Rating: Check IP protection class, housing material, and terminal capacity for dusty, humid, or high-vibration industrial environments.
- Related Product Groups: If your application calls for a different form factor or rating, compare sibling categories such as Ready-Made Internet & Patch Cables (RJ45), CAT5e Cables, CAT6 Cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first parameter to check when selecting CAT6a Cables?
Start by confirming the circuit's rated electrical values and physical mounting dimensions, then use the technical attribute filters on the CAT6a Cables page to narrow down compatible series.
Which CAT6a Cables brands are available on Welibaba?
Welibaba currently stocks 22 active models in this category from manufacturers including Reçber Kablo, Birtaş Kablo, Erse Kablo, complete with verified specifications and unit pricing.
How can I compare CAT6a Cables models by manufacturer part number?
You can search directly by manufacturer SKU/order code or use the category filter panel to compare equivalent models across brands side by side.