About BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A
Category 6A Premise Horizontal Cable (500MHz), 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper conductors, F/FTP, Foam Polyethylene insulation, each pair with Beldfoil shield, AWG 26 solid tinned copper drainwire, overall Beldfoil shield, LSZH jacket
Outstanding High-Speed PerformanceBELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A is crafted to meet the needs of modern, high-speed networks such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet, offering minimal crosstalk and delay skew, and ensuring robust signal integrity. Its solid copper conductors and strict impedance control guarantee low attenuation and reliable data transfer, making it a top choice for performance-critical environments.
Fire Safety with LSZH JacketThe cable features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, ensuring it emits minimal smoke and no halogens in a fire event. With compliance to IEC 60332-1 flammability testing, it's ideally suited for indoor environments like offices, data centers, and public buildings, supporting both safety and performance.
Adaptable Infrastructure SolutionWith a length of 305 meters per reel and suitable for both backbone and horizontal installation, this cable offers versatile application for voice, video, and high-speed data transmission. Its convenient reel-in-box packaging, integrated rip cord, and flexible construction support fast, efficient deployment.
FAQ's of BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A:
Q: How is the BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A cable typically installed?
A: The cable can be installed as a horizontal or backbone cable in networking infrastructure. Its flexible design and rip cord allow for easy pulling and precise termination during installation, making it suitable for structured cabling in buildings, offices, and data centers.
Q: What are the main benefits of using a LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket?
A: LSZH jackets minimize toxic fume and smoke emissions when exposed to fire, providing safer installation in environments where air quality and human health are critical, such as enclosed public spaces, data centers, and commercial buildings.
Q: When should I select BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A for a project?
A: This cable is ideal when your project requires high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission, low electromagnetic interference, and adherence to strict fire safety standards. It suits applications in corporate networks, data centers, and high-density IT environments.
Q: Where can BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A be used most effectively?
A: The cable is most effective in LANs, data centers, and high-speed networking setups that demand both reliable performance and stringent safety requirements. Its grey, unshielded design blends seamlessly into professional infrastructure.
Q: What process should be followed to terminate the ends of this cable?
A: To terminate this cable, use standard CAT 6A modular connectors compatible with 23 AWG solid conductors. Remove the LSZH jacket with the integrated rip cord, untwist and prepare the copper pairs, then insert into connectors for crimping as per T568A/B wiring schemes.
Q: How does the cable ensure high performance for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications?
A: Enhanced crosstalk performance, low mutual capacitance, controlled impedance, and minimal propagation delay skew enable the BELDEN 1685ENH CAT 6A to transmit data at 10 Gbps speeds reliably over long distances (up to 100 meters per channel).
Q: What are the usage advantages of this cable for network administrators?
A: Network administrators benefit from the cable's consistent transmission quality, dependable fire safety features, ease of installation, and adaptability for both voice and data networks, promoting efficient and future-proof infrastructure.