GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 Cable

Prysmian’s GenSPEED® MAX™ “MAX” Copper Category Cables stand out in the market due to their unique features. Designed to meet the growing demand for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and improved performance in high-temperature environments, the MAX cable offers a larger gauge size (22 AWG compared to the standard 24 AWG) and an LP Listing of 0.7A, making it the most versatile CAT6 cable available. The MAX cable is available 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.

GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 (22 AWG) cable provides exceptional versatility for challenging installations. This cable meets all Category 6 requirements for distances up to 100 meters, with a certified LP rating of 0.7A for plenum. It also provides power and bandwidth at extended distances beyond the IEEE standards. The same industry-trusted, high-powered PoE cable, available since 2015, is now guaranteed to meet your extended-distance needs. 

Since its introduction to the market in 2015, this industry-trusted high-powered PoE cable is now guaranteed to meet your needs for extended-distance applications. This 22 AWG Category 6 cable with enhanced insertion loss and verified performance to 350 MHz reduces voltage drop for high-power PoE, supports extended reach for demanding devices, and helps future-ready copper infrastructures in enterprise, industrial, and intelligent building networks. GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ delivers 1 Gbps at up to 200 meters, certifiable by Third Party Testers.

Resources

• GenSPEED® 6 Quick Reference Guide
• GenAssurance Product Warranty
• Datacom Cable Quick Reference Guide
• GenSPEED® 6 MAX Extended Reach Guide

Part Numbers

Construction

Conductors: 22 AWG solid bare annealed copper 

Insulation

• Plenum: Fluropolymer
• Non-Plenum: Polyolefin 

Color Code

• Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
• Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
• Pair 3: Green-White/Green
• Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown 

Separator: Divider 

Rip Cord: Applied longitudinally under the jacket 

Jacket

• Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant PVC
• Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC

Key Features

• Guaranteed 7% insertion loss improvement over the Category 6 industry standard, increasing ACR and PSACR headroom for more reliable links
• Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz for robust category 6 cable bandwidth in data and PoE applications
• UL Listed CMP-LP (0.7A) supporting up to 140 W over four pairs for high‑power PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ devices
• 22 AWG solid copper conductors with innovative separator for improved electrical performance and reduced signal loss
• CMX Outdoor–CMR rating with sunlight-resistant jacket and aerial application capability for indoor/outdoor runs
• Interlock armor provides outstanding mechanical protection, eliminates the need for conduit, and reduces installation time
• TRU-Mark® footage markings from 1000 ft to 0 ft to simplify installation, pulling, and inventory management
• Made in U.S.A. and third‑party verified for consistent, standards‑compliant performance
• Supports Type 4 Power over Ethernet (PoE) for WiFi, laptops, and 8K cameras
• Cost-effective for projects: reduces equipment, installation and maintenance expenses
• Extended reach tests are pre-loaded on Fluke and Softing testers
• Covered by a 25-Year GenAssurance™ MAX Warranty (documentation required)
• Outperforms competitors in direct testing comparisons
• MAX Plenum can operate at temperatures up to 105°C

Applications

GenSPEED®6 MAX™ exceeds your 100-meter distance needs while meeting the needs of security, ICT, building automation and control, and IoT devices. GenSPEED® MAX™ supports the growth of higher-wattage devices and is compatible with new, higher-speed, higher-power USB 3.1 SuperSpeed. 

• Security: 4K cameras
• Access Control ICT: Wireless Access Points, AV Systems, IP Phones
• Thin Clients (PC Terminals) Building Automation: Parking Systems, Prysmian Digital Building Systems
• IoT Devices: Temperature and Humidity Presence, Retail, Industrial

Performance 

This high-performance category 6 cable is optimized for power-intensive, extended-distance networks where PoE and data must be delivered reliably to distributed devices.

• IEEE 802.3: 1000BASE‑T, 100BASE‑TX, 10BASE‑T Ethernet links
• PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ powered devices, including cameras, access control, and wireless access points
• Digital video transport, broadband and baseband analog video distribution
• IT/IP, IoT, and IoE devices requiring higher wattage and longer copper runs
• USB 3.1 SuperSpeed and building automation systems per ANSI/TIA 862

Why Prysmian GenSPEED® Category 6 Solutions? 

Prysmian GenSPEED® solutions combine advanced copper design, extensive third‑party testing, and robust warranty coverage to deliver long-term confidence in structured cabling systems. This GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ category 6 cable pairs extended‑reach PoE performance with plenum and riser options, while Prysmian’s GenAssurance program adds a standard one‑year limited warranty with an available 25‑year extended cable warranty for registered Datacom products. 

FAQs

What makes GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ different from standard Category 6 cable? 

GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ uses 22 AWG conductors and improved insertion loss performance to support higher power PoE and extended‑distance Ethernet links beyond typical Category 6 cable. GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ addresses the growing need to deliver both power and data over category cables.  Supporting applications requiring better attenuation and signal-loss performance.

Is GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ suitable for high‑power PoE applications? 

Yes, it is UL Listed CMP‑LP 0.7A (up to 140 W over four pairs) to support high‑power PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ devices.

Can this cable be used in both plenum and riser spaces? 

Yes, GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ is available in CMP (plenum) and CMR/CMX constructions to meet different installation environments.

What warranty coverage is available for GenSPEED®6 MAX™? 

Prysmian provides a standard one‑year limited warranty and offers a 25‑year extended GenAssurance cable warranty for registered Datacom products.

Which applications are ideal for GenSPEED®6 MAX™? 

It is ideal for Ethernet, high‑power PoE, digital video, building automation, and IoT/IoE devices that require reliable power and data over extended distances.

Are our specs for MAX™ in Softin, Fluke, or LanTek software? 

Yes, Max limits are under the vendor-specific testing limits for each unit, and the correct limits for 10MB and 1GB need to be selected. 

How can we test GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ on the Fluke Tester? 

We have test limits on Fluke DSX units with firmware version 6.5 or newer for 10MB and 1GB applications, so testing at longer distances is indeed an option in the field. These are listed under the vendor-specific test limits on the Fluke menu.