5 Things to Consider When Buying Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable

 Cat6 bare copper ethernet cables are still among the most popular Ethernet cables due to their high data transfer speeds, bandwidth capabilities, and heavy shielding. For example, cat6 pure copper transmits data at 10Gbps over a distance of 50 meters. However, when purchasing Cat6 solid copper 1000ft cables, there are five things to keep in mind.

Length

The signal strength decreases as the length of the cable increases, regardless of the type of cable used. Cat6 pure copper cables, for example, have a data transfer rate of 10Gbps over a distance of 50 meters. As the cable length increases, the signal strength decreases, and at a length of 100 meters, Cat6 solid copper 1000ft delivers a data transfer speed of 1Gbps.

As a result, when purchasing Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper cable, the length factor remains one of the most important considerations.

Industry Requirements

The second thing you should think about is whether or not the cable you're going to buy complies with all current standards. You must ensure that your Cat6 Pure Copper cable has been tested and meets TIA/ANSI standards using the Fluke DXT-1800 Versiv Cable Analyzer. Fortunately, all of our products, including Cat6 Bare Copper, not only meet but exceed industry standards.

Jackets

The jackets are used to protect the Cat6 ethernet cable's body—the more durable the coat, the better the protection. CMP-rated cable jackets can always be used in plenum spaces. You must ensure that the Cat6 Bare Copper cable you are purchasing has CMP ratings. CMP stands for "Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum" and indicates that the line is ideal for use in plenum spaces because its fire-retardant jacket will stop fire progression.

Unshielded vs. Shielded

The decision to purchase shielded or unshielded ethernet cable is solely based on the installation environment. For example, you should use shielded cables if you're installing Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper wire in an environment with a lot of noise or magnetic energy interference.

Unshielded Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper will do the job if you install a Cat6 plenum cable in an environment with no noise or magnetic interference.

You have the option of comparing the same Cat6 plenum cable from a variety of suppliers when you shop online. It is preferable to choose the cable that meets all industry standards and has excellent customer feedback rather than the cheapest.