NetKey
®
Category 6 U/UTP Copper Cable
D A T A S H E E T
Category 6 UTP copper cable meets
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 and ISO 11801
2nd Edition Class E channel standards. The conductors are 24 AWG copper insulated with
HDPE polymer. The copper conductors are twisted in pairs, separated by a cross divider and covered by a low smoke zero halogen or flame retardant
PVC (CM or CMR) jacket.
t e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n
Electrical performance:
Conductor/insulator:
Flame rating:
PoE compliance:
Installation tension:
Temperature rating:
Cable jacket:
Cable diameter:
Cable weight:
Packaging:
Certified performance in a 4-connector configuration up to 100 meters, meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 and ISO 11801 2nd Edition
Class E channel requirements
24 AWG solid copper insulated with HDPE polymer
LSZH – IEC 60332-1, 60754-1, 60754-2, 61034-2
PVC (CM) – UL 1685
PVC (CMR) – UL 1666
Meets IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at for PoE applications
110N (25 lbf.) maximum
0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) during installation
-20° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) during operation
LSZH – Low Smoke Zero Halogen
CM – PVC
CMR – Flame retardant PVC
5.6mm (0.222 in.) nominal
LSZH – 12.5 kg/305m (27 lbs./1000 ft.)
CM – 12 kg/305m (26 lbs./1000 ft.)
CMR – 13 kg/305m (28 lbs./1000 ft.)
305m (1000 ft.) easy-pay-out box
LSZH – 14.5 kg/305m (30 lbs./1000 ft.)
PVC (CM) – 14 kg/305m (29 lbs./1000 ft.)
PVC (CMR) – 15 kg/305m (31 lbs./1000 ft.)
Packaged tested to ISTA procedure 1A k e y f e a t u r e s a n d b e n e f i t s
Third party tested
Descending length cable markings
Cross divider
Easy payout box
Cable has been tested as part of the NetKey ® Category 6 UTP Copper
Cabling System by an independent laboratory and complies with the electrical channel requirements of the following standard:
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 standard
Easy identification of remaining cable reduces installation time and cable scrap
Separates twisted pairs for robust cable performance
Ensures proper performance and provides quick installation a p p l i c a t i o n s
Applications include:
• Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 155 Mb/s ATM, 622 Mb/s ATM, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
• Token ring 4/16
NetKey ® Network Components
NetKey ® UTP Copper Cable
LSZH:
CM:
CMR:
NUL6C04BU-C*
NUC6C04BU-C*
NUR6C04BU-C
NetKey ® Category 6 UTP Jack Module
Punchdown: NK688MIW**
NetKey ® Category 6 UTP Patch
Cords – CM
Foot lengths:
Meter lengths:
NK6PC3^Y
NK6PC1M^^Y
NetKey ® Category 6 Punchdown
Patch Panels
12-port:
24-port, 1 RU:
48-port, 2 RU:
NK6PPG12WY
NK6PPG24Y
NK6PPG48Y
NetKey ® Category 6 All Molded
Punchdown Patch Panels
24-port, 1 RU:
48-port, 2 RU:
NK6PP24P
NK6PP48P
NetKey ® Flush Mount Modular
Patch Panels
Angled, 24-port,
1 RU:
Angled, 48-port,
2 RU:
NKPPA24FMY
NKPPA48FMY
Flat, 24-port, 1 RU: NKPP24FMY
Flat, 48-port, 2 RU: NKPP48FMY
NetKey ® Category 6 All Molded
Modular Patch Panels
24-port, 1 RU:
48-port, 2 RU:
NKPP24P
NKPP48P
Termination and Cable Prep Tools
JackRapid ™
Termination Tool:
Conductor snipping tool:
Conductor stripping tool:
JR-PAN-2
CWST
CJAST
*For standard cable colors other than BU (Blue), replace BU in part number with WH (White) or
IG (International Gray). Contact customer service for region availability. Standard pallets are configured in 2 layers, 10 cartons per layer, total of 20 cartons per pallet. Add E to end of part number for European pallets which are configured in 2 layers, 7 cartons per layer, total of 14 cartons per pallet.
**For standard colors other than Off White (IW), replace suffix with EI (Electrical Ivory), IG
(International Gray), WH (White), BL (Black), BU
(Blue), RD (Red), YL (Yellow), GR (Green), or VL
(Violet). Add -Q to end of part number for 25 pack convenience package.
^For standard foot lengths other than 3 feet, replace the 3 in the part number with 5, 7, 10, 14 or 20. For standard colors other than Off White, add suffix BU
(Blue), RD (Red), YL (Yellow) or GR (Green) before the Y at the end of the part number. For example, the part number for a blue, Category 6, 5-foot patch cord is NK6PC5BUY.
^^For standard meter lengths other than 1 meter, replace the 1 in the part number with 2, 3, 4 or 5. For standard colors others than Off White, add suffix BU
(Blue), RD (Red), YL (Yellow) or GR (Green) before Y at the end of the part number. For example, the part number for a blue, Category 6, 5-meter patch cord is NK6PC5MBUY.
Fluke JackRapid ™ Termination Tool available through distribution. To locate the local office, visit www.flukenetworks.com/contact.
JackRapid ™ is a trademark of Fluke Networks.
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NetKey
®
Category 6 U/UTP Copper Cable
a d d i t i o n a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Mechanical Test
Ultimate Breaking Strength
Minimum Bend Radius
Electrical Test
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
>400 N (90 lbf.)
4 x cable diameter
65% c a b l e c o n s t r u c t i o n
Conductor Insulator
Cross Divider
Jacket
Conductor Wire
Rip Cord
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NKDS29--WW-ENG
Replaces WW-NKDS13
12/2012
