Category 6 cable (Cat 6) is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet and other network physical layers that is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards.
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Cat 6 cable can be identified by the printing on the side of the cable sheath. Cable types, connector types and cabling topologies are defined by ANSI/TIA-568.
Cat 6 patch cables are normally terminated in 8P8C modular connectors, using either See more

Cat 6e is not a recognized standard and has no agreed meaning. After the ratification of Category 6, manufacturers began offering cabling systems and solutions labeled as Category 6e. This is a marketing claim from manufacturers and typically refers to a … See more

Category 6 and 6A cable must be properly installed and terminated to meet specifications. The cable must not be kinked or bent too tightly; the bend radius should be larger than … See more

The standard for Category 6A (augmented Category 6) is ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (replaces 568-C.2), defined by TIA for enhanced performance standards for twisted pair cable systems. It was defined in 2009. Cat 6A performance is defined for frequencies up to 500 … See more

When used for 10/100/1000BASE-T, the maximum allowed length of a Cat 6 cable is 100 meters (328 ft). This consists of 90 meters (295 ft) permanent link, which is typically solid horizontal cabling between two connectors, often the patch panel and the wall jack, plus … See more

• "10 Gb/s Over Copper: Horizontal Cabling Choices". The Siemon Company. 2006-01-10. Archived from the original on 2015-02-21. Information on cable construction and alien crosstalk mitigation.
• Schmidt, John (March–April 2007). "Determining the … See more