GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 OSP Cable
GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 OSP Cable offers maximum versatility for challenging installations. This rugged cat6 outside plant category 6 cable features a UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene jacket and gel-filled construction to block moisture migration in duct, conduit, underground, and wet environments. Its innovative cross-web separator design maximizes pair separation to enhance key electrical performance parameters, supporting PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications over extended distances. With a wide installation and operating temperature range, it delivers reliable, high-bandwidth performance for demanding outdoor voice, data, and video networks where a robust Category 6 cable is required.
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Part Number
8146100
Construction
Conductors: 22 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation: Polyolefin
Color Code:
- Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
- Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
- Pair 3: Green-White/Green
- Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown
Separator: Cross-web
Flooding Compound: Waterproof gel
Jacket: UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene
Key Features
- 22 AWG solid bare annealed copper conductors for low DC resistance and robust PoE delivery
- Innovative cross-web separator for maximum pair separation and improved electrical performance
- Gel-filled core to prevent moisture migration in underground and wet location installations
- UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene jacket designed for harsh outside plant environments
- Wide temperature range: installation from -30 °C to +60 °C and operation from -45 °C to +80 °C
- TRU-Mark® print legend with descending footage markings from 1000' to 0' for easy cable management
- Supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ for higher-wattage devices across IT/IP, IoT, and building systems
- Meets UL 444, RoHS, ANSI/TIA 862, ICEA S-116-732, ICEA S-102-700, ISO/IEC 11801 Class E, and GR-421-CORE water penetration requirements
Applications
This outdoor-rated category 6 cable is engineered for high-performance backbone and horizontal links where environmental exposure, moisture, and extreme temperatures must be managed without sacrificing network performance. It supports a broad mix of data, voice, video, and power-over-Ethernet services for enterprise, campus, and industrial networks that require reliable outside-plant connectivity.
- IEEE 802.3: 1000BASE‑T, 100BASE‑TX,
- 10BASE‑T PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ powered device connections
- ANSI/TIA 854 1000BASE‑TX applications
- CDDI, Token Ring, and ATM networks
- Digital video, broadband, and baseband analog video transmission
- Duct and conduit outside plant installations
- Support for higher-wattage IT/IP, IoT, and building automation devices
Why Choose Prysmian GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 OSP Cable Solutions?
Prysmian’s GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ OSP cable combines advanced EFFICIENCMAX® technology with a robust gel-filled, UV-resistant construction to deliver industry-leading versatility in demanding outdoor environments. Customers benefit from proven electrical performance that exceeds Category 6 requirements, broad standards compliance, and compatibility with PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ to power next-generation devices across campus and building automation networks. Backed by Prysmian’s rigorous in-house and third-party testing and eligibility for the GenAssurance extended warranty program, it provides long-term confidence for critical outside plant infrastructure.
FAQs
What is the GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 OSP Cable designed for?
It is designed as a rugged outdoor cat6 cable for duct, conduit, underground, and other outside plant installations carrying voice, data, video, and PoE services.
Does this Category 6 cable support PoE and higher-wattage devices?
Yes, it supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ to power higher-wattage IT/IP, IoT, and building automation devices over the same copper pairs used for data.
What environmental protection does this OSP cable provide?
The cable uses a gel-filled core to block moisture migration and a UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene jacket for long-term outdoor protection.
What are the typical installation and operating temperature ranges?
It can be installed from -30 °C to +60 °C and operated from -45 °C to +80 °C, enabling use in harsh climate conditions.
Is the GenSPEED® 6 MAX™ Category 6 OSP Cable covered by a warranty?
Yes, Prysmian offers a standard one-year limited warranty with eligibility for a 25-year extended GenAssurance warranty when program requirements are met.
