What Makes Category 6A Different?

Category 6A is the cabling of choice for many installations... but do you know why? Well, today, in partnership with CommScope, let's dive in and explore what makes Cat 6A cabling different from the rest. 

Starting with the beginning of the story, Cat 6A was first introduced in 2004. Originally, it was designed for 10GBASE-T applications, but now, it's used for so much more. In fact, it's the best option for any new installation supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) or data rates at 1 Gbps or above. 

Now, PoE and 2.5G/5GBASE-T work well on Category 5e and 6 cabling, but you'll run into some performance issues once you increase the density. Of course, you want your system to last. When you install your technology, you typically aren't planning to overhaul it again in a year, right? So, how can you prepare your network for the future and ensure that what you install today can support your needs in the long run? 

You guessed it: Cat 6A. Cat 6A cabling allows you to grow your network as your needs increase, without limiting application performance. It's also the first cabling category to specify alien crosstalk performance using RJ45 connectivity. It's easy to see what makes it the right choice for so many facilities. 

CommScope offers the solutions you need in Cat 6A. Want to learn more? Reach out to your local Accu-Tech representative here to get started, or check out CommScope's page on our website.