Product Description
The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6F-246-2A is a Category 6A riser-rated shielded twisted pair network cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential buildings. Built to Cat6a performance standards, this cable supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz. The 23 AWG, 4-pair construction uses a screened twisted pair (SCTP) shielding configuration to reduce alien crosstalk and electromagnetic interference. Each reel contains 1000 feet of blue-jacketed cable rated CMR for vertical riser runs between floors. Low-voltage network installers and data cabling contractors are the primary trade for this product.
This cable is suited for horizontal and riser backbone runs in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and data centers where 10GBase-T performance is required. The CMR rating qualifies it for installation inside building risers and plenum-free vertical pathways. The SCTP shield provides added noise rejection in electrically noisy environments such as mechanical rooms or areas with dense power conduit. It ships on a 1000-foot reel packaged as a single unit for straightforward pull-through installations.
Key Features
- Category 6A performance supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 500 MHz
- SCTP shielding reduces alien crosstalk and EMI in high-density cable trays
- CMR riser jacket rating qualifies for vertical riser pathway installation per NEC Article 800
- 23 AWG, 4-pair conductor configuration for full Cat6a channel compliance
- Blue jacket color for easy cable plant identification and documentation
- 1000-foot reel length reduces splice points in long horizontal or riser runs
Compatibility
Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling component for Cat6a channel installations using standard RJ45 termination hardware, Cat6a patch panels, and Cat6a keystone jacks.
Installation Notes
Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling contractor following ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable NEC Article 800 requirements. Maintain the manufacturer-specified minimum bend radius during pulls to avoid degrading cable geometry and pair geometry. The SCTP drain wire must be properly bonded to a grounded shield termination at patch panels or outlets to realize the shielding benefit. Do not exceed the maximum pulling tension rated for the cable during fish-tape or conduit pull installations.
Technical Specifications
- Cable Category: Cat6a
- Conductor Gauge: 23 AWG
- Pair Count: 4
- Shielding Type: SCTP (Screened Twisted Pair)
- Jacket Rating: CMR (Riser)
- Jacket Color: Blue
- Reel Length: 1000 feet
- Unit of Measure: EA
Standard Information
- Brand: SUPERIOR ESSEX
- Manufacturer Part Number: 6F-246-2A
