[ CABLE / ADAPTER RECORD // TIA CATEGORY 6A / IEEE 10GBASE-T ]
Category 6A 10GBASE-T 100 m Ethernet Cable
Four-pair 100-ohm twisted copper with 8P8C terminations; installed channel must maintain Cat6A performance.
CLASSIFICATION: Network and fiber cables. Identify protocol, direction, pinout and exact cable revision before connection.
Interface and capability
| Standard / protocol | TIA Category 6A / IEEE 10GBASE-T. Connector appearance alone does not establish compatibility. |
|---|---|
| Endpoint / pinout | Four-pair 100-ohm twisted copper with 8P8C terminations; installed channel must maintain Cat6A performance. |
| Capability / limits | 10GBASE-T up to 100 m on compliant Cat6A channel. Patch cord alone is not 100 m certification. |
| Certification / length | Standards define interface requirements, not every assembly’s performance. Certification, mode, current/power rating, direction and maximum length belong to the exact product/revision and complete channel; verify its manufacturer specification. Do not infer certification from connector shape or marketing terminology. |
Compatibility & handling
- Observe crosstalk, bend and termination rules. Cat6 label is not Cat6A; use certified channel test results.
- Inspect connector keying, latch, contact condition, shielding, jacket and model/revision marking. Stop if contacts are bent, loose, scorched, corroded or mismatched.
- Route without tension or sharp bends; follow product bend-radius, strain-relief, current and environmental limits. Test at the intended protocol and mode—physical fit is not a compatibility test.
Sources & further reading
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet StandardPrimary standards-body or manufacturer reference for TIA Category 6A / IEEE 10GBASE-T; confirm exact cable assembly, certification and revision.