GenSPEED® Copper Datacom Cables

GenSPEED® Copper Category Cable Solutions

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for easily accessible information has never been greater. This is where GenSPEED® datacom cables play a crucial role. These reliable cables are designed to effectively transmit and communicate information through telephone and computer systems. GenSPEED® offers a variety of performance levels and constructions, including both shielded and unshielded options: Copper Category 6A, Category 6, Category 5e, and Category 3 cables. With this range, GenSPEED® has all your cable needs covered.

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Record-Breaking Small-Diameter Cat 6A Cable

GenSPEED® 10 MTP™ is the world's first Category 6A cable, featuring an impressive overall diameter of just 0.230 inches. This innovative cable not only meets but exceeds all TIA standards, providing exceptional protection against alien crosstalk and immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Its enhanced design, along with a reduced diameter, lighter weight, and improved flexibility, simplifies cable handling and optimizes management. This means you will require less conduit and cable trays, allowing for a more efficient use of existing systems. As a result, you can achieve significant cost savings on your projects.

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GenSPEED® 6 MAX Extended Reach Cables

Prysmian’s GenSPEED® EfficienCMAX® “MAX” Copper Category Cables are distinguished in the market by their exceptional features. Specifically designed to meet the increasing demand for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and to enhance performance in high-temperature environments, the MAX cable uses a larger 22 AWG gauge, compared to the standard 24 AWG, and has an LP Listing of 0.7A, making it the most versatile CAT6 cable available. 

The MAX cable is offered in a wide variety of colors, packaging options, and constructions, providing numerous customization possibilities. It is ideal for applications such as building automation, wireless access points, and security devices, including cameras and access controls.

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GenSPEED® LP Listed Cables

Choosing the right cable is crucial for high-power Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. It’s essential to ensure that your cabling infrastructure can support the increased power levels of the 802.3bt standard. Several factors can influence a cable’s ability to manage heat generated by high-power PoE, including copper gauge, cable design, bundle size, and installation environment. 

GenSPEED® is a leading industry solution that has received an NRTL (National Recognized Testing Laboratory) Listing for Power (LP) certification. This certification confirms that GenSPEED® can operate at power levels exceeding 100 watts without surpassing the cable's temperature rating. An LP rating guarantees that the cable can effectively handle heat, regardless of bundle size or installation conditions. 

The Power of LP Ratings levels over 60W have been shown to cause overheating in cable bundles that can damage cable integrity and performance. When designing the cable infrastructure, cable quality is critical to ensure the temperature rating, the ability to handle increased power loads without overheating, and consideration of the installation environment and future needs. Prysmian offers a wide selection of LP-rated GenSPEED®copper cables. 

 

Listed LP 0.8A*

  • GenSPEED® 10 I/O CMP 

 

Listed LP 0.7A*

  • GenSPEED® 10 MTP CMP
  • GenSPEED® 10 UTP CMP
  • GenSPEED® 10 F/UTP CMP
  • GenSPEED® 6500 CMP
  • GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ CMP
  • GenSPEED® 6 F/UTP CMP 

 

Listed LP 0.5A*

  • GenSPEED® 10 MTP CMR
  • GenSPEED® 10 UTP CMR
  • GenSPEED® 10 F/UTP CMR
  • GenSPEED® 6500 CMR
  • GenSPEED® 6000 CMR
  • GenSPEED® 6 F/UTP CMR

 

Wattage Parameters: 

0.8A is the ampacity rating of the cable, which equates to 160 watts using 50 volts over four pairs 

0.7A is the ampacity rating of the cable, which equates to 140 watts using 50 volts over four pairs

0.6A is the ampacity rating of the cable, which equates to 120 watts using 50 volts over four pairs 

0.5A is the ampacity rating of the cable, which equates to 100 watts using 50 volts over four pairs

GenSPEED® Copper Cabling Solutions

GenSPEED® 10 Cable is the first 0.230” OD cable on the market, improving bend radius and cable density, and reducing management costs. A higher cable temperature of 105⁰C helps protect against elevated operating temperatures in high-wattage and high-powered PoE applications. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 UTP Cable is a cost-effective standard-compliant 10 Gig UTP featuring the smallest diameter in the industry. GS10 solves the one-Gigabit limitation of Cat5E and Cat6 and is an ideal solution for bandwidth-intensive applications. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 Category 6A MTP Cable offers superior alien crosstalk protection and EMI Immunity in the Industry’s smallest full-channel, component-compliant 6A Cable. GenSPEED® 10 MTP is a one-of-a-kind product featuring a unique cut tape that shields the cable from external crosstalk (alien crosstalk). The Mosaic Variable Laser Cut tape prevents noise migration without needing a ground wire. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 Category 6A F/UTP Enhanced Overall Shielded Cable is an extremely effective way to protect the cable from external noise (alien sources) by moving the electromagnetic energy away from the pairs and directing it through the shield and drain wire to ground. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 Category 6A Interlock Armor Cable features interlock armor that provides outstanding mechanical protection while offering flexibility and ease of installation. Indoor applications only.  Interlock armor provides outstanding mechanical protection. Flexible and easy to install. Eliminates the need for conduit, reducing installation time. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 Category 6A OSP Cable features a dry-core construction for cleaner termination. A new design with a dry core makes installation easier and termination cleaner. The outside-plant construction and UV-resistant jacket make this cable ideal for outdoor applications. 

 

GenSPEED® 10 Indoor Outdoor Plenum Cable is an ideal product for outdoor use, with a wet-location rating per UL 83 (below-grade conduit, duct, and other wet environments) and UL Listed SUN RES (720 hours). Rated to be installed permanently outdoors in direct sunlight. The outer jacket ensures electrical performance during long-term submersion in water. Outdoor Plenum cable is perfect for below-grade conduit, ducts, and other wet environments while meeting the plenum space requirements.

Prysmian offers a complete Category 6 line to meet your cabling needs, with standard, enhanced, and premium options. 

 

GenSPEED® 6 Category 6 Standards-Compliant Extended Frequency Cable is a cost advantage solution that meets Cat6 TIA Standards. GenSPEED® 6000 Category 6 Optimally Balanced Enhanced Performance. Guaranteed to 350 MHz and tested to 500 MHz, this Cat6 product exceeds Cat6 NEXT standards by +5db per 100m. 

 

GenSPEED® 6500 Category 6 Premium Cable features a high power-sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio (PSACR) and low attenuation performance for better signal strength and power. High-end optimized performance to support bandwidth-intensive applications where 10 Gig is not needed. Guaranteed to 350 MHz and tested to 500 MHz, this Cat6 product exceeds Cat6 TIA standards for NEXT by +7 dB and Insertion Loss by +5% per 100m. 

 

GenSPEED® 6 F/UTP Category 6 Cable features a shield that reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) for optimal performance. Increased cable temperature rating (105⁰C plenum and 75⁰C for Riser) for greater protection against increased operating temperatures and for high wattage applications. 

 

GenSPEED® 6 Category 6 OSP Cable features a gel-filled construction to prevent moisture migration in underground and wet applications. Innovative cross-web design enables maximum pair separation, thereby increasing key electrical performance parameters. 

 

GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Extended Distance Cable was introduced in 2015. GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ offers maximum versatility, meeting Category 6 requirements and delivering power over distances beyond the IEEE standard.

  • Guaranteed to perform up to 350 MHz
  • Delivers 1 Gbps at up to 200 meters, certifiable by Third Party Testers
  • 7% insertion loss improvement over the Category 6 industry standard
  • Meets Cat6 TIA Standards 

Applications:

  • Security (4K Cameras and Access Control)
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Building Automation (Parking Systems)
  • IoT Devices and Retail  (Temperature and Humidity Controls)

Cat 5e cables are available at various performance levels and in various constructions. Prysmian offers an extensive range of indoor-outdoor optical cables that meet the stringent environmental requirements typical of outside plant cables and the flammability requirements of premise applications. 

GenSPEED® Category 5e cables are available in a wide variety of performance levels and constructions. With many options to pick from, you can select the GenSPEED Category 5e product that meets your specific performance requirements. 

With steady, continuous performance, GenSPEED®5000 meets Category 5e requirements for present and future network requirements. Offered in a variety of constructions, there is a GenSPEED®5000 cable for nearly every application — including backbone, horizontal, outside, outside plant and residential cabling. Prysmian also offers its 17 FREE™ line of riser-rated GenSPEED® 5350 cables, which may qualify for LEED credit from the U.S. Green Building Council. 

All GenSPEED® cables are safety-listed to meet NEC and CEC requirements, and most are verified for electrical performance. This independent third-party testing further confirms the quality and performance of all GenSPEED Enhanced Cables. 

GenSPEED®’s installer-friendly design means that customers won’t lose valuable time and money. GenSPEED® cables feature unique product-specific packaging for easy identification and TRU-Mark® footage marking so installers don’t waste time pulling cable that’s too short. 

Through leadership and participation on industry committees, technical expertise and a focus on building strong relationships, Prysmian delivers first-class technical support and a competitive advantage. Prysmian’s comprehensive warranty program means that all GenSPEED® cables conform to standard specifications and are free from defects in material and workmanship. 

For more than a century and a half, Prysmian has stayed ahead of the industry’s changing needs with products that meet future performance requirements and provide the best value in cabling solutions.

Prysmian offers a mix of high-quality Plenum, Riser and Multi-dwelling Residential Cat 3 cables designed for voice and data systems. 

As your one-stop resource, Prysmian provides a comprehensive line of Category 3 wiring products. Prysmian offers a mix of quality plenum, riser and multi-dwelling residential cables designed for sophisticated voice and data systems. 

Prysmian’s Category 3 Plenum Cable is installed in a building’s return air plenums for both convenience and aesthetics. Category 3 Riser Cable is ideal for installation in vertical risers and general horizontal applications. Available only in 25 pair counts, Category 3 Plenum and Riser Cables meet all your Power Sum NEXT backbone voice transmission requirements. 

All Prysmian Category Cables meet applicable TIA/EIA 568.2safety standards. Each safety-listed cable meets the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Independent third-party testing further confirms the quality and performance of all cables. 

Prysmian’s category cables meet installers’ needs for virtually every application. Fabricated in state-of-the-art facilities, these cables are backed by years of technical expertise and are guaranteed to meet your expectations.

GenSPEED® Copper Category Cable FAQs

GenSPEED® copper cables are used in enterprise, commercial, and residential networks for voice, data, video, and building systems connectivity.​

GenSPEED® 6A supports a wide range of applications, including building automation, CCTV, access control, and wireless systems that rely on 10G speeds. Transferring 1 terabyte of data takes just 20 minutes over a Cat6A cable, compared to 3 hours over a Cat6 cable. Its optimal PoE performance ensures reliability and helps future-proof networks. Healthcare facilities, hospitals, and universities are increasingly choosing Cat6A for 10GBase-T, reliable PoE, and future-ready network infrastructure. Recognized in 2009, Cat6A was the first to support 10G Ethernet over 100 meters. Offering 10 times the performance of Cat6 by supporting 10 Gbps transmission versus 1 Gbps, Cat6A also doubles the bandwidth from 250 MHz to 500 MHz. Cat6A is typically selected for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, high-bandwidth backbones, and dense or long runs that require additional headroom. 

Why this matters: Although cabling accounts for only 5% of the overall infrastructure budget, it is one of the most important—and often overlooked—network investments. While cable has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, network equipment is typically upgraded every five years. Investing in high-quality cabling ensures support for future, faster technology.

 

Choose 6A cable to future-proof your infrastructure 

  • 6A cable supports growing mobile data demands and reliably handles high-bandwidth applications such as HDTV
  • Future system designs will require higher power applications (60W–200W) ​ 

Selecting the right cable is crucial for PoE applications

  • High power levels (>60W) generate heat that low-end cables cannot tolerate
  • Select cables with high temperature ratings and robust construction
  • Larger conductors transfer power more efficiently, generating less heat
  • LP-rated cables can simplify system design

Smaller cables can help control future costs

  • Advanced manufacturing enables smaller cable designs
  • Smaller cables reduce cable management costs
  • 6A cable can now be installed as a plug-and-play upgrade from Cat 6

GenSPEED® is a leading industry solution that has received an NRTL (National Recognized Testing Laboratory) Listing for Power Limited (LP) certification. This certification confirms that GenSPEED® cablescan operate at power levels above 100 watts without exceeding the cable's temperature rating. An LP rating ensures the cable can safely manage heat, regardless of bundle size or installation conditions.

GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ features 22 AWG conductors and an enhanced design that reduces signal loss, enabling longer cable runs and higher-power PoE while meeting Category 6 requirements. Extended-distance Ethernet uses Category cabling at lengths beyond the industry standard limit of 295’/90m for permanent links.

Yes, GenSPEED® 10 MTP™ meets or exceeds Category 6A requirements while delivering a record‑small 0.230‑inch diameter, improving cable density.

Prysmian’s GenSPEED® copper portfolio brings together trusted performance, broad category coverage, and application-specific constructions to support modern enterprise networks. From legacy voice to high‑bandwidth and high‑power PoE applications, GenSPEED® cables are designed to help simplify specification while delivering reliable, standards‑compliant connectivity.

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