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The NetKey® Category 6A UTP Patch Cords

are a component of the NetKey® Category 6A

Copper Cabling System. Interoperable and

backward compatible, this end-to-end system

provides design flexibility to protect network

investments well into the future.

Key applications include:

• 10GBASE-T Ethernet

• Wireless deployment

• Power over Ethernet

• Video streaming

NetKey® Category 6A UTP Patch Cords

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NetKey ® Network Components

NetKey ® Category 6A UTP Patch Cords

Foot lengths:

NK6APC3*

Meter lengths:

NK6APC1M**

NetKey ® Category 6A Jack Module

Punchdown Module: NK6X88M**

Category 6A/Class EA F/UTP patch cords are

constructed of 26 AWG shielded twisted pair

stranded copper cable with a UTP modular plug

on each end. Patch cords are offered in multiple

colored F/UTP cable for design flexibility with a

strain relief boot on each modular plug. All patch

cords are wired to be compatible with both T568A

and T568B wiring schemes.

*For standard lengths other than 3 feet (5, 7,

10, 14, 20, 25, 30, 40, or 50) change the

length designation in part number to the

desired length. For standard cable colors other

than Off White, add suffix BL (Black), BU

(Blue), RD (Red), YL (Yellow), GR (Green), or

GY (Gray) at the end of the part number. For

example, the part number for a blue 5 foot

patch cord is NK6APC5BU.

**For standard lengths other than 1 meter (2,

3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, or 15) change the length

designation in part number to the desired

length. For standard cable colors other than

Off White, add suffix BL (Black), BU (Blue), RD

(Red), YL (Yellow), GR (Green), or GY (Gray)

at the end of the part number. For example,

the part number for a blue 5 meter patch cord

is NK6APC5MBU.

^To designate a color, add suffix IW (Off

White), EI (Electric Ivory), IG (Int'l Gray), WH

(White), BL (Black), OR (Orange), RD (Red),

BU (Blue), GR (Green), or YL (Yellow).

technical information

Category 6A/Class EA

performance:

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA

channel requirements at swept frequencies up to 500 MHz

Meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO 11801 Category 6A

component requirements at swept frequencies up to 500 MHz

Cable diameter:

0.252 in. (6.3mm) nominal

FCC compliance:

Complies with ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68); contacts

plated with 50 microinches of gold for superior performance

IEC compliance:

Meets IEC 60603-7

PoE compliance:

Supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at and proposed 802.3bt type 3 and

type 4 PoE applications

Safety compliance:

cULus Listed; UL 1863 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 (UL File E129886)

RoHS compliance:

Compliant

Flammability rating:

CM/LSZH dual rated

key features and benefits

100% performance

tested for wiremap,

NEXT, and return loss

Confidence that each patch cord delivers specified performance

Integral pair manager

Optimizes performance and consistency by reducing untwist

at plug

Patented tangle free

latch

Prevents snags and provides easy release saving time on

frequent moves, adds, and changes

Slender strain relief

boot

Provides easy access in high-density applications

Identification

Provides identification of performance level, length, and quality

control number for future traceability

Variety of colors and

lengths available

Meets individual length and color-coding requirements