Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6A-272-EA is a Category 6A riser-rated (CMR) unshielded twisted pair cable designed for high-speed structured wiring installations. Built with 23 AWG solid copper conductors in a 4-pair configuration, this cable supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications and meets the performance requirements of the Cat 6A standard. The 1000-foot reel format is sized for commercial and residential network runs. Low-crosstalk geometry in the 10GainX construction reduces alien crosstalk, a critical factor when running parallel cables in high-density conduit or cable trays. Network technicians, low-voltage contractors, and data cabling installers work with this cable in structured wiring environments.

This cable is suited for horizontal and vertical backbone runs in commercial office buildings, data centers, schools, and multi-unit residential projects. The CMR riser rating qualifies it for installation in vertical shaft spaces and between floors where UL riser flame-spread requirements apply. It is not rated for plenum air-handling spaces. The black jacket aids identification in mixed-cable pathways. The 1000-foot reel pulls cleanly through conduit and J-hooks for standard structured cabling layouts.

Key Features

Category 6A performance supporting 10-Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 meters
23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, 4-pair construction
CMR riser flame rating for vertical shaft and floor-to-floor runs
10GainX geometry reduces alien near-end crosstalk (ANEXT) in bundled installations
Black PVC jacket for pathway identification
1000-foot reel for full horizontal or backbone runs without mid-run splices

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat 6A CMR riser cable compatible with 110-style punch-down blocks, keystone jacks, patch panels, and RJ-45 field-termination connectors rated for Cat 6A solid conductor termination.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or registered communications cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 and local building codes. De-energize any adjacent active circuits before pulling cable through shared conduit or trays. Do not exceed the minimum bend radius or maximum pulling tension rated for this cable gauge to avoid degrading transmission performance. CMR-rated cable must not be substituted for CMP plenum-rated cable in air-handling plenum spaces.