GenSPEED® Category 6A Outside Plant Cable

Category 6A outside-plant cable features an innovative cross-web design that enables maximum pair separation, enhancing key electrical performance parameters. Its dry core construction allows for cleaner termination.  The cable jacket must remain unabraded, and the ends must be capped to prevent water from entering.  Prysmian’s Cat 6A OSP cable has a wide temperature range for extreme weather environments. 

This standards-compliant Cat6A cable delivers TIA-guaranteed performance through 500 MHz to support 10GBASE‑T links, combining a UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene jacket with robust mechanical ratings for demanding outside plant installations. As a high‑performance category 6A cable, it helps maintain signal integrity over long runs while enabling reliable PoE and high‑bandwidth data services in harsh environments.

Resources

• GenSPEED® Category 6A Quick Reference Guide
• GenAssurance Product Warranty
• Datacom Cable Quick Reference Guide

Part Number

Construction

Conductors: 23 AWG solid bare annealed copper 

Insulation: Thermoplastic 

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 

Core Wrap: Polyester encapsulated isolation core wrap 

Jacket: UV- and Abrasion-Resistant Polyethylene 

Key Features

• Innovative cross-web separator for maximum pair separation and improved electrical performance
• 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors with thermoplastic insulation for stable transmission
• UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene outer jacket for outdoor durability
• Wide temperature range: installation −30 to 60 °C, operation −45 to 80 °C
• Dry core construction for cleaner, easier terminations at the splice or termination point
• TRU-Mark print legend with descending footage markings from 1000 to 0 ft for easier pulls and inventory control
• TIA-568.2-E compliant electrical performance up to 500 MHz for 10GBASE‑T applications

Applications

This outside plant category 6A cable is designed for high-speed data and voice backbone links where the cabling route passes through outdoor, underground, or exposed environments before entering the building.

• IEEE 802.3 10GBASE‑T, 1000BASE‑T, 100BASE‑TX, 10BASE‑T Ethernet
• PoE, PoE+, and higher‑power PoE applications over balanced twisted‑pair copper
• ANSI/TIA‑854 1000BASE‑TX and CDDI/Token Ring systems
• ATM, digital video, broadband, and baseband analog video transmission
• Duct and conduit outside plant runs transitioning to indoor networks

Why Prysmian GenSPEED® Category 6A Cable Solutions? 

Prysmian’s GenSPEED® cat6A cable portfolio combines proven outside plant robustness with tightly controlled TIA‑compliant performance, helping protect 10G links from environmental and electrical stresses across the network life cycle. Backed by extensive in‑house and third‑party testing plus the GenAssurance standard and extended warranty programs, these solutions give owners and installers added confidence in long‑term reliability and total cost of ownership.

FAQs

Is this cable suitable for 10GBASE‑T applications?

Yes, the cable is designed to support 10GBASE‑T with TIA‑568.2‑E compliant performance up to 500 MHz.​

Can this cable be installed in underground or wet locations? 

Yes, it has a dry core construction for cleaner termination and a UV‑resistant polyethylene jacket.  The cable must remain unabraded to prevent water ingress, and water must not be allowed to enter the cable ends.

What temperature range can this cable withstand? 

The cable is rated for installation from −30 to 60 °C and operation from −45 to 80 °C.

Does this product qualify for Prysmian’s extended GenAssurance warranty?

Yes, it can be covered under the 25‑year extended GenAssurance warranty when registered and used within qualifying Datacom/Telecom systems per program terms.​ 

What conductor size is used in this cable? 

The cable uses 23 AWG solid, bare, annealed copper conductors per pair.