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DATACOM

DATACOM

General Cable
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753
Telephone (800) 424-5666
(859) 572-8000
www.generalcable.com
Form No. DAT-0020-R1210
38496

General Cable Canada
590 Barmac Drive
North York, Ontario M9L 2X8
Telephone (800) 561-0649
Fax (800) 565-2529

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Delivering Solutions

DATACOM
This catalog contains in-depth

THAT KEEP YOU CONNECTED

information on the most
comprehensive line of copper
Datacom products available

QUALIT Y
General Cable is committed to meeting

today for voice and data

customer requirements through continuous

communications.

quality improvements. As a significant part
of our commitment to quality, General

In a rapidly changing industry

Cable’s manufacturing facilities are certified
to the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard. Our

with ever-growing demands,

telecommunications cable manufacturing

General Cable continues to

facility has received TL 9000 quality
standards registration as a supplement to

stay ahead of the curve with
engineered products that

the ISO program. This quality system is
based on the ISO 9001 program with added telecommunications-specific performance
metrics. We strive to provide value optimization through innovation and quality solutions.

guarantee future performance.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
General Cable is dedicated to customer
service and satisfaction. Call our team of
professionally trained sales associates at

All information in this catalog is presented solely
as a guide to product selection and is believed to
be reliable. All printing errors are subject to
correction in subsequent releases of this catalog.
Although General Cable has taken precautions to
ensure the accuracy of the product specifications
at the time of publication, the specifications of all
products contained herein are subject to change
without notice.
GENERAL CABLE, ANACONDA BRAND, BICC
BRAND, CAROL BRAND, FLEXGUARD,
FLEX-TAPE, GENASSURANCE, GENSPEED, MTP,
MOSAIC CROSSBLOCK, MOSAIC TWISTED
PAIR, NEXTGEN BRAND, PULL-PAC,
SPOOL-PAC and TRU-MARK are registered
trademarks of General Cable Technologies
Corporation.
©2010. General Cable Technologies Corporation.
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Printed in USA.
All rights reserved.

800-424-5666
with any questions to meet your
application needs.

GENERALCABLE.COM

What’s New?
GENSPEED® 17 FREE™
General Cable now offers a line of halogen-free GenSPEED ® Brand UL-Rated Riser
(CMR) cable. By removing halogens, which are Group 17 on the Periodic Table, the cable
has reduced toxicity. This results in a truly “green” cable, which is less toxic and more
environmentally friendly. The U.S. Green Building Council announced a credit geared
toward reducing the release of persistent bio-accumulative toxic chemicals, or PBTs,
associated with the life cycle of building materials, including electrical wiring and
cable jacketing. Based on this LEED credit and demand for green cabling options,
General Cable has successfully engineered 17 FREE™ as a halogen-free cable alternative.
Look for this new product on pages 20, 30 and 44 in the catalog and visit us online at
www.generalcable.com for a complete line of products to meet your green cabling needs.

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Membership
General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its green
alternative approach by identifying greener opportunities and promoting green cabling
solutions wherever feasible. This includes promoting our existing green products,
partnering with key customers in their green endeavors, identifying and providing
resources for green product gaps, becoming a member of the United States Green
Building Council (USGBC) and participating in collaborative ventures such as the Green
Suppliers Network (GSN).

GENSPEED® 10 MTP™
An Unshielded 6A Cable That Performs Like a Shielded Cable
One of the biggest challenges in 10 Gigabit operations is to mitigate noise between
individual cables used for high speed data communication. You could incur the costs
and time to upgrade to a shielded solution, or you can install General Cable’s industryleading solution, GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™ Category 6A cable, which can be found on page 12.
GenSPEED 10 MTP utilizes revolutionary Mosaic Crossblock™ technology to shield the
cable from noise coming from external cable sources, referred to as alien crosstalk
(PSANEXT and PSAACRF) – without the need for grounding. This patented technology was
carefully designed with metallic blocks separated by an insulating layer. Since there is no
metal-to-metal contact, there is no path for current to flow longitudinally, and thus, no need
for grounding. Therefore, you get all the benefits of an STP/FTP cable with a UTP cable.

NEXTGEN® BRAND FIBER OPTIC
We have added a NextGen® Brand Fiber Optic section to our Data Communications
catalog for your convenience, beginning on page 77. For the complete product line,
request a Fiber Optic catalog: 800-424-5666 or Datacom@GeneralCable.com.

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Table of Contents
GenSPEED ® Category 6A Enhanced Cables	
GenSPEED ® Category 6A Quick Reference Guide	
SECTION 1 GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™ Category 6A Cable	
GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6a U/FTP (STP) Cable	
GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6A F/UTP (ScTP) Cable	
GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6a Cable	
GenSPEED ® 10,000 with 17 FREE™ Category 6a Cable	

GenSPEED ® Category 6 Cables	
GenSPEED ® Category 6 Quick Reference Guide	
SECTION 2 GenSPEED ® 6500 Premium Category 6 Cable	
GenSPEED ® 6000 Enhanced Category 6 Cable	
GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Cable	
GenSPEED ® 6 with 17 FREE™ Category 6 Cable	
GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Interlock Armored Cable 	
GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Outside Plant Cable	

GenSPEED ® Category 5e Cables	
GenSPEED Category 5e Quick Reference Guide	
®

SECTION 3 GenSPEED ® 5500 Premium Category 5e Cable	

GenSPEED ® 5350 Enhanced Category 5e Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 with 17 FREE™ Category 5e Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Interlock Armored Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Screened Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Outside Plant Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Residential CMX Outdoor-CMR Cable	
GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Backbone 25 Pair Cable	

Category 3 Cables	
Category 3 Plenum	

SECTION 4 Category 3 Non-Plenum	
Category 3 Screened	
Category 3 Residential CMX Outdoor-CMR	

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10-21
11
12-13
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-21

22-35
23
24-25
26-27
28-29
30-31
32-33
34-35

36-55
37
38-39
40-41
42-43
44-45
46-47
48-49
50-51
52-53
54-55

56-60
57
58
59
60

Cross-Connect and Distribution Frame Wire	
Customer Premise Cross-Connect Wire	

SECTION 5 Network Outdoor Cross-Connect Wire	
Universal Cross-Connect Wire	
DSX Distribution Frame Wire	
Distributing Frame Wire	

Central Office Cables	
734D Series for DS-3 and DS-4	

SECTION 6 735A/C Series for DS-3 and DS-4	
Switchboard Cable	
Shielded Switchboard Cable	
100 Ohm Individually Braided Shielded Twisted Pair Cable	
Dual Insulated Dual Shielded Flexible Terminating Cable	
Tight Twisted Pair Digital Terminating Cable	
Dual Insulated ALVYN Sheathed Terminating Cable	
Foam Skin ALVYN Riser	

NextGen® Brand Fiber Optic Cables	
General Cable Plus Corning® Optical Fiber	
SECTION 7 Fiber Optic Part Number Reference Guide	

Electronics & Datacom Solutions Guides	
Low Skew 4 Pair UTP Cables	

SECTION 8 Coaxial Cable Solutions Guide	
Alarm and Security Solutions	

Technical Information	

61-66
62
63
64
65
66

67-76
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76

77-83
78-79
80-83

84-90
84-85
86-87
88-90

91-106

NEC and CSA Fire Resistance Levels	

92
93
Color Code Chart	
94
Conduit Capacities by Wire or Cable Diameter	
95
Commercial Building Datacom/Topology	
96-97
Packaging Information	
98-99
Industry Standards, Typical Uses and Electrical Requirements	
100
Glossary	101-102
Part Number Index	
103-106

SECTION 9 Temperature Conversion Chart	

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GenAssurance Product Warranty
for General Cable Datacom Products
SM

General Cable is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations for
quality and performance. We strive to ensure this quality through extensive
in-house and third-party testing with strict adherence to our product
specifications and industry standards. As such, our products carry a standard
one-year limited warranty. Additionally, a 25-year extended warranty protection
plan is available for registered products.
Standard Warranty
Products covered are Voice and Data Communications cables, including
Category 3 cable and higher, Fiber Optic cables, Central Office cables (e.g.,
switchboard cable), Terminating cable, and Distribution Frame Wire, Electronics
and Telecommunications (e.g., OSP and OVD) products.
Standard Warranty Term and Conditions
General Cable warrants that its product will conform to its applicable
specifications and will be otherwise free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date the product is shipped
from its factory (the “Warranty Period”).

Count on us to
deliver the
solutions that
keep you
connected.
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General Cable must be given immediate written notice of any defect and the
opportunity to inspect the product to determine whether a breach of warranty
has occurred. This warranty covers only products installed at the original
installation location. All repairs or replacements covered by this warranty will
be shipped to the destination point specified in the original order. The defective
product will, at General Cable’s option, be either scrapped or returned to
General Cable at its expense and per its shipping instructions.
If General Cable replaces a product under this warranty, the replacement will be
warranted for the balance of the original Warranty Period.

General Cable’s sole responsibility under this
warranty will be to repair or replace, at its option
and expense, any length of product found to be
defective during either installation or normal or
proper use. This warranty does not apply to normal
wear and tear or damage caused by negligence,
lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation,
improper installation or service, unauthorized repair,
fire, floods, and acts of God. All costs incidental to
repairing or replacing defective products, including
but not limited to removal, disassembly, reinstallation
and reconstruction, will be borne by the buyer, and in
no event will General Cable be liable for such costs.
THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES GENERAL
CABLE’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS
AND LIABILITIES. GENERAL CABLE MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTIES ON ITS PRODUCTS,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
In no event will General Cable be liable for any
incidental, special, consequential or punitive
damages of any nature or kind, however arising,
whether in contract, tort or otherwise, even if
General Cable is deemed to be aware of the
possibility of such damages.
General Cable, in no event, will be responsible for
any claims or damage arising out of or connected
with this warranty or the manufacture, sale,
delivery, installation, or use of the product in
excess of the purchase price of the product.

Extended Warranty
General Cable offers a 25-year limited cable warranty
on Datacom and Electronics products. Registration is
required, and the warranty is administered by General
Cable. To register, please complete the registration
form, found at www.generalcable.com in the Product
Warranty section, and return along with required
documents.
In addition to offering an extended 25-year limited
warranty on Datacom and Electronics products,
General Cable now offers the same extended limited
warranty on OVD and OSP Telecom products. In
order to become eligible for the Telecom extended
GenAssurance warranty, the network project must
use only General Cable Datacom copper and fiber
for the structured cable portion (horizontal cable and
inside backbone). Upon meeting this criteria, submit
the completed registration documents to General
Cable, and the extended GenAssurance warranty will
be provided for the Telecom cable products.
Datacom System Warranties
System warranties include the link and channel.
End-to-end warranties are typically issued by the
connectivity partner.
• Premier Connectivity Partner – Panduit

Registered PanGen and NetGen solutions have a
25-year warranty that covers repair or replacement
of defective components and one point of contact
for all cable and component inquiries. The warranty
is issued by Panduit and maintained by both Panduit
and General Cable. Additional program information
can be found at www.pangensolutions.com.
Additional connectivity partners include:
• Allen-Tel 	

• Hubbell

• Leviton	

• Siemon

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Quality is Forethought.
General Cable is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations for quality and performance.
We strive to ensure this quality through extensive in-house and third-party testing, with strict adherence
to our product specifications and industry standards. At General Cable, quality is not just a process, it
is forethought. It is the forethought of using the best materials and proactive prevention. This level of
quality is best represented in three core steps: Design, Technology, and Control.

General Cable Corporation is committed to developing, producing, and marketing products that meet
the performance, quality, value and safety requirements of our customers by continuously improving all
areas of our business. We apply Lean Sigma Company-wide, seeking innovative ways to differentiate our
products and services and to serve as our customers’ and suppliers’ most valued business partner.

DATACOM
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DATACOM
“Quality is not

DESIGN

something that is

Compliances

achieved and then

ISO – General Cable’s manufacturing facilities are certified to the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard. This standard assures
that formalized business processes are being implemented to ensure efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

forgotten, but
something that we
work to improve

RoHS is the restriction on hazardous substances, a European Union directive that restricts use of heavy metal substances.
At General Cable, we strive to be an environmentally responsible company. As such, all of our applicable Datacom products
are certified or being upgraded to the RoHS standard.

Materials

continuously

Quality is what you put in your product. General Cable is proud to be
partnered with industry-leading material suppliers. Names such as DuPont
and Corning are synonymous with product excellence and innovation.
Their premium materials are infused into General Cable’s copper and fiber
optic data communication cables, making our products top-line quality.

focusing on design,

Striping and Color

every day by

technology, and
control. Improved
product designs and
investment in people
and equipment are
all part of our quality
commitment to you.”
Greg Lampert,
President and CEO,
General Cable
North America

General Cable Datacom Category 6 products are transitioning to striped
marking. This extruded marking method provides for deeper, continuous
differentiating colors along the entire length of the insulated conductors.
General Cable has increased the color chip used for our category cables
for maximum color vibrancy.

STRIPED

W/BL
BL

Pair 1
Pair 2

BANDED

W/BL
BL

Pair 1

Packaging

Pair 2

General Cable made packaging enhancements to address tangling and kinking of cable during installation. The standard
spool-in-a-box for our Category 6 family of products is now offered in an EZ-Brake Spool-Pac® box with knobs to adjust
tension control and pulling speeds. We also redesigned our Pull-Pac® cartons by shaving off the tabs, lengthening the tube
and securing the collar to the box.

TECHNOLOGY
Testing Equipment – General Cable replaced differing quality testing equipment in every
plant. Consistency increases among test results throughout the plants, since all test
parameters are set to exact specifications while checking attenuation and return loss.
Remote Plant Monitoring – General Cable transfers all data tests from every product
sampling to a universal database. Any General Cable employee can access the database and
confirm the results of all products shipped from our plants.
Trending – General Cable observes test result patterns for every single product originated in
the plants. If any product veers from top performance, our proactive steps will correct the
issue instantaneously.
Outside Vapor Deposition – General Cable uses optical fiber manufactured by an outside vapor deposition (OVD) process.
This produces fiber with greater consistency of bandwidth across the entire length of the cable, translating into better
performance and higher quality.

CONTROL
General Cable employs Lean Sigma, which is a management philosophy that combines the views of Lean and Six Sigma.
Lean focuses on the continuous process of eliminating waste and non-value-added activities to improve the flow of
information and materials. Six Sigma utilizes the DMAIC problem-solving methodology to identify and eliminate sources of
variation that affect product characteristics that are critical to the customer’s perception of quality. Combining and applying
these systems across all business processes maximizes quality and service to the customer while improving overall value.
General Cable has more than doubled product sampling rates for quality and control. Including several checks and balances
in the process at both pre- and post-packaging steps ensures our products maintain electrical and physical specifications
before leaving the plant. General Cable improved production lines by investing in new manufacturing and test equipment.
These updates increase the consistency of all products manufactured throughout the plants. Centralized databases provide
constant monitoring of product quality and “Engineering on the Fly” capabilities to aid in the development of new products.
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Our Green Initiative symbol recognizes our role
and responsibility in promoting sustainability.
The symbol also reflects our commitment to achieving
industry-leading standards and responding
proactively to environmental global issues.

Look for our products with the RoHS symbol
for your green building initiatives.
Visit www.generalcable.com

Select “company”, then select “environmental”
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Making Contact with the World
Directing Traffic without Gridlock
Building Bridges in the Sky
General Cable is a leader in the
development, design, manufacture,
marketing and distribution of copper,
aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable
for the energy, industrial, specialty and
communications markets.
Our products inspire progress worldwide …
customers use our value-added products
to create global infrastructure that
improves the standard of living for
people everywhere.
Each day we’re building business
momentum — developing ideas into
innovative solutions and industry-leading
products, expanding geographic access and
furthering our investment in highly capable
associates, Lean Manufacturing, material
science and technology resources.

General Cable is influencing the world … with more than two-thirds
of our sales generated outside North America and more than 11,000
associates in 47 manufacturing facilities throughout 25 countries.
As one of the largest wire and cable manufacturers, we are the
One Company Connecting the World.

Energy Cables
Our cables carry energy across the world — through the air,
underground and under the sea. Increasing demand for energy is
accelerating investment in exploration, extraction, power generation,
transmission and distribution — whether based on coal, natural gas,
oil, nuclear, wind, solar or water.

Industrial & Specialty Cables
Our cables channel the power and signals that make equipment hum
and engines run. From oil rigs and broadcast studios to cars and trains,
and in commercial buildings, public venues, factory floors and special
applications such as military, nuclear, marine and mining — we serve
an extensive range of markets.

Communications Cables
Our cables keep information flowing — facilitating a non-stop stream
of words and images around the world. We meet the high-speed
bandwidth needs of global communications networks from fiber
optic submarine communications cables, copper and fiber aerial and
underground cables to copper and fiber optic enterprise cables and
system solutions.

World Headquarters
General Cable
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, KY
41076-9753 U.S.A.

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	Datacom

GenSPEED ® Category 6A Enhanced Cables	
General Cable recognizes that application and performance needs may vary,
which is why the Company is pleased to now offer four 10 Gigabit solutions:
GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™ Category 6A 10 Gig Cable; GenSPEED ® 10,000
Category 6a 10 Gig Cable; GenSPEED ® 10,000 Shielded Category 6a 10 Gig
Cable; and NextGen® OM3 Fiber Optic 10 Gig Cable.
General Cable’s industry-leading 10 Gig solution, GenSPEED 10 MTP
Category 6A Cable, featuring the new revolutionary Mosaic Crossblock™
technology, provides an Unshielded-Twisted Pair (UTP) cable that performs
like a Shielded or Foiled-Twisted Pair (STP/FTP) cable.
GenSPEED 10 MTP’s Mosaic Crossblock technology shields the cable from
noise coming from external cable sources, which is referred to as alien
crosstalk (PSANEXT and PSAACRF). The Mosaic Crossblock was carefully
designed with metallic blocks separated by an insulating layer. Since there is
no metal-to-metal contact, there is no path for current to flow longitudinally,
and thus, no need for grounding.
General Cable’s second offering, GenSPEED 10,000 Category 6a Cable,
is a cost-effective, standard-compliant 10 Gig UTP cabling option designed
to meet ANSI/TIA 568 C.2. Perfect for component upgrades, this cable
is fully backward-compatible to legacy infrastructures and prepares your
system for future 10 Gigabit applications. GenSPEED 10,000 solves the
One Gigabit limitation of Category 5e and Category 6 and is an ideal solution
for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Next is General Cable’s GenSPEED 10,000 Category 6a Shielded 10 Gig
Cable. GenSPEED 10,000 Shielded is an STP cable with individually shielded
pairs for optimized isolation between pairs and immunity from external noise
characterized by powersum alien crosstalk (PSANEXT) in cable bundles. Shields
are an extremely effective way of protecting the cable from outside noise
(“alien sources”) by moving the electromagnetic energy away from the pairs
and directing it through the shield and drain wire to the ground. Of course,
STP cables are only effective if they are properly grounded. GenSPEED 10,000
Shielded offers you the ultimate PSANEXT protection.
Last but not least, General Cable rounds out its 10 Gig offering with
NextGen OM3 Fiber Optic Cable, the optimum in 10 Gb/s fiber (which
can be found in our Fiber Optic Catalog). General Cable has partnered
with Corning® Optical Fiber to supply you the world’s most technologically
advanced optical fiber cables. The bandwidth is ensured by minEMBc, and
uniformity provides field performance of shorter lengths. With 100% testing
on this product, you don’t have to worry about performance and reliability.
Your cabling system will be future-proofed, because all NextGen 10 Gb/s
fiber exceeds the specifications to which it is sold, typically allowing for
more system margin and extended reach.

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1

Index	Page
GenSPEED ® Category 6A
Quick Reference Guide	11
GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™
Category 6A Cable	

12-13

GenSPEED ® 10,000
Category 6a
U/FTP (STP) Cable	

14-15

GenSPEED ® 10,000
Category 6A
F/UTP (ScTP) Cable	

16-17

GenSPEED ® 10,000
Category 6a Cable	

18-19

GenSPEED ® 10,000
with 17 FREE™
Category 6a Cable	

20-21

Datacom	GenSPEED® Category 6A Enhanced Cables

GenSPEED ® Category 6A Quick Reference Guide

JACKET
COLOR

PACKAGE

STANDARD

ENHANCED

PREMIUM

Category 6a
GenSPEED ® 10,000

Category 6a
GenSPEED ® 10,000 Shielded
CMR
CMP

Enhanced Category 6A
GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™
CMR
CMP

CMR

CMP

7133819

7131819

7133786

7131786

7133849

7131849

7133820

7131820

7133787

7131787

7133850

7131850

7133822

7131822

7133788

7131788

7133852

7131852

7133821

7131821

7133789

7131789

7133851

7131851

7133824

7131824

7133790

7131790

7133854

7131854

7133826

7131826

7133791

7131791

7133856

7131856

7133823

7131823

7133792

7131792

7133853

7131853

7133828

7131828

7133858

7131858

7133827

7131827

7133857

7131857

7133825

7131825

7133855

7131855

Blue
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
White
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Yellow
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Gray
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Red
Pull-Pac ®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Orange
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Green
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Black
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Pink
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool
Purple
Pull-Pac®
Spool-Pac®
Spool

7133830

7131830

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

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GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™ Category 6A Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 10 MTP ™ unshielded-twisted pair (UTP)
design performs like a shielded or foiledtwisted pair (STP/FTP) cable, providing
industry-leading protection from external
cable noise sources, also known as alien
crosstalk (PSANEXT and PSAACRF)
■	 Mosaic Crossblock™ is a thin tape made
up of individual metallic blocks separated
by an insulating layer. Since there is no
metal-to-metal contact, there is no path
for current to flow longitudinally, and
thus, no need for grounding
■	 The Flex-Separator™ optimizes internal
pair geometry to yield superior electrical
performance and maintain flexibility. This
unique cross-web stabilizes each pair to
create a smaller, round cable profile
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains footage
markings from 1000’ to 0’
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3 10G BASE-T, 100 BASE-T
■	 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T, 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mb/s ATM
■	 IEEE 802.3af for PoE
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100Mb/s
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA 568 C.2
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (6AL1666)
for Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA262)
for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

featuring
Data subject to change without notice.

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CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Cross-Web

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, 	
Flame-Retardant PVC

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White
•	Pair 2: Orange-White
•	Pair 3: Green-White
•	Pair 4: Brown-White

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.305

0.300

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)
Minimum Bend Radius (in)
Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

40

44

1.25

1.25

40

40

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color
Blue

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

7133849

7131849

White

7133850

7131850

Yellow

7133852

7131852

Gray

7133851

7131851

Red

7133854

7131854

Orange

7133856

7131856

Green

7133853

7131853

Black

7133858

7131858

Pink

7133857

7131857

Purple

7133855

7131855

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

An Unshielded 6A Cable That Performs Like a Shielded Cable
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion
Loss
(min)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

TCL
(min)

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

1

70.2

72.2

2.1

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

4

59.5

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.8

23.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

66.2

72.2

78.2

10

51.4

53.4

5.9

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

58.2

64.2

70.2

16

46.8

48.8

7.5

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

54.1

60.1

66.1

Frequency
MHz

PSANEXT
(min)

PSAACRF
(min)

General Cable General Cable
Guaranteed
Typical

TIA
5 C.2

General Cable General Cable
Guaranteed
Typical

20

44.4

46.4

8.4

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.8

25.0

37.0

67.0

73.0

79.0

52.2

58.2

64.2

31.25

39.4

41.4

10.5

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

67.0

73.0

79.0

48.3

54.3

60.3

62.5

30.4

32.4

15.0

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.9

21.5

32.0

65.6

71.6

77.6

42.3

48.3

54.3

100

23.2

25.2

19.1

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

62.5

68.5

74.5

38.2

44.2

50.2

150

16.0

18.0

23.7

39.7

41.7

21.3

24.3

18.9

28.2

59.9

65.9

71.9

34.7

40.7

46.7

200

10.2

12.2

27.6

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

58.0

64.0

70.0

32.2

38.2

44.2

250

5.2

7.2

31.1

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

56.5

62.5

68.5

30.2

36.2

42.2

300

0.9

2.9

34.3

35.1

37.1

15.3

18.3

16.8

25.2

55.3

61.3

67.3

28.7

34.7

40.7

400

—

—

40.1

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

24.0

53.5

59.5

65.5

26.2

32.2

38.2

500

—

—

45.3

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

23.0

52.0

58.0

64.0

24.2

30.2

36.2

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

TYPICAL GenSPEED ® 10 MTP™ CATEGORY 6A
CROSS-SECTION

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

OUTER JACKET
MOSAIC CROSSBLOCK™
23 AWG CONDUCTOR
FLEX-SEPARATOR

™

OVERALL WRAP

4

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

35

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

70

PSANEXT
Pair 45	

Pair 12	

Pair 36	

Pair 78	

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-50

-50

-60

-70

-80

-80
0	 100	200	300	 400	500	 600
Frequency (MHz)

Pair 12	

Pair 36	

Pair 78	

Specification

-60

-70
-90

Ohms
100 ± 15

PSAACRF
Pair 45	

Specification

(dB)

(dB)

Six-around-one
configuration

disturbed cable

DC Resistance Unbalanced (max)
Individual Pair %

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

INSULATION

4 PAIR CABLES:
Bundles of 7 Test Results

9.38

-90

0	 100	200	300	400	500	600
Frequency (MHz)

13

GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6a U/FTP (STP) Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Shielded design allowing for maximum
pair separation, increasing key electrical
performance parameters
■	 Individual pair shielding for EMI
protection
■	 Typical positive PSACR beyond 500 MHz
for increased available bandwidth
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
Applications
IEEE 802.3an: 10G BASE-T (10 Gigabit
Ethernet) supporting 100 meters
■	 1000 BASE-TX (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 2.4/1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	

Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: HDPE
•	Plenum: Foamed Fluoropolymer
Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White
•	Pair 2: Orange-White
•	Pair 3: Green-White
•	Pair 4: Brown-White

Shield
•	Each pair is individually shielded with
an aluminum foil
•	24 AWG drain wire
Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.310

0.290

50

45

3.10

2.90

32

32

	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)
Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)
Minimum Bend Radius (in)
Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)
Temperature Rating (˚C)

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color
Blue

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

7133786

7131786

White

7133787

7131787

Yellow

7133788

7131788

Gray

7133789

7131789

Red

7133790

7131790

Orange

7133791

7131791

Green

7133792

7131792

Purple

7133830

7131830

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Data subject to change without notice.

14

A Shielded 10 Gig Option for Peace of Mind
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency PSACR
MHz
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion
Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss LCL/TCL PSANEXT PSAACRF
(min)
(min)
(min)
(min)

1

70.2

72.2

2.1

72.3

74.3

70.8

73.8

20.0

50.0

77.0

77.0

4

68.5

70.5

3.8

72.3

74.3

58.8

61.8

23.0

44.0

77.0

76.2

10

66.3

68.3

5.9

72.3

74.3

50.8

53.8

25.0

40.0

77.0

68.2

16

63.6

66.6

7.5

71.2

74.2

46.7

49.7

25.0

38.0

77.0

64.1

20

61.3

64.3

8.4

69.8

72.8

44.8

47.8

25.0

37.0

77.0

62.2

31.25

56.1

59.1

10.5

66.9

69.9

40.9

43.9

23.6

35.1

77.0

58.3

62.5

46.9

49.9

15.0

62.4

65.4

34.9

37.9

21.5

32.0

75.6

52.3

100

39.4

42.4

19.1

59.3

62.3

30.8

33.8

20.1

30.0

72.5

48.2

200

25.6

28.6

27.6

54.8

57.8

24.8

27.8

18.0

27.0

68.0

42.2

250

20.3

23.3

31.1

53.3

56.3

22.8

25.8

17.3

26.0

66.5

40.2

300

15.5

18.5

34.3

52.1

55.1

21.3

24.3

16.8

25.2

65.3

38.7

350

11.2

14.2

37.2

51.1

54.1

19.9

22.9

16.3

24.6

64.3

37.3

400

7.1

10.1

40.1

50.3

53.3

18.8

21.8

15.9

24.0

63.5

36.2

500

—

2.7

45.3

48.8

51.8

16.8

19.8

15.2

23.0

62.0

34.2

600

—

—

50.1

47.6

50.6

15.2

18.2

14.7

22.2

60.8

32.6

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 10,000 CATEGORY 6a U/FTP (STP)
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET

INDIVIDUAL
ALUMINUM
FOIL
23 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION

DRAIN WIRE

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

35

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 78	
CMR: 75

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-600 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance
Frequency (f):	
	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22	
100 ± 32

1-100 MHz	
100-200 MHz	
200-600 MHz

15

GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6A F/UTP (ScTP) Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 A shielded or foiled-twisted pair (F/UTP)
cable, requiring grounding and providing
industry-leading protection from external
cable noise sources, also known as alien
crosstalk (PSANEXT and PSAACRF)
■	 The Flex-Separator™ optimizes internal
pair geometry to yield superior electrical
performance and maintain flexibility. This
unique cross-web stabilizes each pair to
create a smaller, round cable profile
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains footage
markings from 1000’ to 0’
Applications
IEEE 802.3 10G BASE-T, 100 BASE-T
■	 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T, 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mb/s ATM
■	 IEEE 802.3af for PoE
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100Mb/s
■	

Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer
Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White
•	Pair 2: Orange-White
•	Pair 3: Green-White
•	Pair 4: Brown-White
Separator
•	Cross-Web

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, 	
Flame-Retardant PVC
Core Tape
•	CMR: Polypropylene
•	CMP: Fluoropolymer
Drain Wire
•	24 AWG stranded (7/32) solid tinned
copper
Shield
•	Polyester-backed aluminum foil
(aluminum side in)

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.320

0.320

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)
Minimum Bend Radius (in)
Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

42

46

1.25

1.25

40

40

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color

CMR (Non-Plenum)
7133586

7131586

White

7133587

7131587

Yellow

7133588

7131588

Gray

7133589

7131589

Red

7133590

7131590

Orange

7133591

7131591

Green

7133592

7131592

Purple

7133593

7131593

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Data subject to change without notice.

16

CMP (Plenum)

Blue

A Standards-Compliant Shielded Cable
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

1

70.2

4

59.5

10
16

Attenuation PSNEXT
(min)
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSELFEXT
(min)

ELFEXT
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

TCL
(min)

PSANEXT
(min)

PSAACRF
(min)

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

TIA
568 C.2

General Cable General Cable
Guaranteed
Typical

TIA
568 C.2

General Cable General Cable
Guaranteed
Typical

72.2

2.1

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.8

23.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

66.2

72.2

84.2

51.4

53.4

5.9

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

58.2

64.2

76.2

46.8

48.8

7.5

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

54.1

60.1

72.1

20

44.4

46.4

8.4

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.8

25.0

37.0

67.0

73.0

85.0

52.2

58.2

70.2

31.25

39.4

41.4

10.5

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

67.0

73.0

85.0

48.3

54.3

66.3

62.5

30.4

32.4

15.0

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.9

21.5

32.0

65.6

71.6

83.6

42.3

48.3

60.3

100

23.2

25.2

19.1

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

62.5

68.5

80.5

38.2

44.2

56.2

150

16.0

18.0

23.7

39.7

41.7

21.3

24.3

18.9

28.2

59.9

65.9

77.9

34.7

40.7

52.7

200

10.2

12.2

27.6

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

58.0

64.0

76.0

32.2

38.2

50.2

250

5.2

7.2

31.1

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

56.5

62.5

74.5

30.2

36.2

48.2

300

0.9

2.9

34.3

35.1

37.1

15.3

18.3

16.8

25.2

55.3

61.3

73.3

28.7

34.7

46.7

400

—

—

40.1

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

24.0

53.5

59.5

71.5

26.2

32.2

44.2

500

—

—

45.3

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

23.0

52.0

58.0

70.0

24.2

30.2

42.2

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

TYPICAL GenSPEED ® 10,000 CATEGORY 6A F/UTP
(ScTP) CROSS-SECTION

OUTER JACKET
OVERALL SHIELD
23 AWG CONDUCTOR
FLEX-SEPARATOR

™

OVERALL WRAP
INSULATION

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalanced (max)
Individual Pair %

4

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

35

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

Ohms
100 ± 15

DRAIN WIRE

17

GenSPEED ® 10,000 Category 6a Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Extensive design development
conducted to find the perfect blend of
product performance and consistent
manufacturability
■	 Innovative T-Top cross-web provides
superior internal electrical characteristics
by locking the pairs into a systematic
orientation within the cable
■	 Superior flame and smoke characteristics
achieved through innovative design
and careful selection of materials with
certified suppliers
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains footage
markings from 1000’ to 0’
Applications
IEEE 802.3: 10G BASE-T, 100 BASE-T
■	 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T, 1000 BASE-TX
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA-854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af for PoE
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	T-Top cross-web

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White
•	Pair 2: Orange-White
•	Pair 3: Green-White
•	Pair 4: Brown-White

■	

Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA 568 C.2
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666)
for Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262)
for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.330

0.320

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

42

45

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.5

1.5

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

40

40

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color

CMR (Non-Plenum)

Blue

7133819

7131819

White

7133820

7131820

Yellow

7133822

7131822

Gray

7133821

7131821

Red

7133824

7131824

Orange

7133826

7131826

Green

7133823

7131823

Black

7133828

7131828

Pink

7133827

7131827

Purple

7133825

7131825

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Data subject to change without notice.

18

CMP (Plenum)

Signal Strength and Power
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion
Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

70.2

72.2

2.1

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

67.0

67.0

4

59.5

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.8

23.0

40.0

67.0

66.2

8

53.5

55.5

5.3

58.8

60.8

46.7

49.7

24.5

40.0

67.0

60.1

TCL PSANEXT PSAACRF
(min)
(min)
(min)

10

51.4

53.4

5.9

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

67.0

58.2

16

46.7

48.7

7.5

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

67.0

54.1

20

44.4

46.4

8.4

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.8

25.0

37.0

67.0

52.2

25

41.9

43.9

9.4

51.3

53.3

36.8

39.8

24.3

36.0

67.0

50.2

31.25

39.4

41.4

10.5

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

67.0

48.3

62.5

30.4

32.4

15.0

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.9

21.5

32.0

65.6

42.3

100

23.2

25.2

19.1

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

62.5

38.2

200

10.2

12.2

27.6

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

58.0

32.2

250

5.2

7.2

31.1

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

56.5

30.2

300

0.8

2.8

34.3

35.1

37.1

15.3

18.3

16.8

25.2

55.3

28.7

400

—

—

40.1

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

24.0

53.5

26.2

500

—

—

45.3

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

23.0

52.0

24.2

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 10,000 CATEGORY 6a CROSS-SECTION

T-TOP
SEPARATOR
INSULATION

OUTER
JACKET
23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

4.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

35

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 10,000 with 17 FREE ™ Category 6a Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Halogen-free
■	 Reduced toxicity
■	 More environmentally friendly
■	 Increased flexibility for easy installation
■	 Performance guaranteed to 500 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains footage
markings from 1000’ to 0’
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
■	 Extensive design development
conducted to find the perfect blend of
product performance and consistent
manufacturability
■	 Innovative T-Top cross-web provides
superior internal electrical characteristics
by locking the pairs into a systematic
orientation within the cable
■	 Superior flame and smoke characteristics
achieved through innovative design
and careful selection of materials with
certified suppliers
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 10G BASE-T, 100 BASE-T
■	 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T, 1000 BASE-TX
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA-854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af for PoE
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA 568 C.2
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	T-Top cross-web

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Zero-Halogen Polyolefin

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White
•	Pair 2: Orange-White
•	Pair 3: Green-White
•	Pair 4: Brown-White

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.330

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

48

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.5

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

40

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color

CMR (Non-Plenum)

Blue

7133819-17F

White

7133820-17F

Yellow

7133822-17F

Gray

7133821-17F

Red

7133824-17F

Orange

7133826-17F

Green

7133823-17F

Black

7133828-17F

Pink

7133827-17F

Purple

7133825-17F

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Data subject to change without notice.

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Signal Strength and Power
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Attenuation
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

TCL PSANEXT PSAACRF
(min)
(min)
(min)

1

70.2

72.2

2.1

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

67.0

67.0

4

59.5

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.8

23.0

40.0

67.0

66.2

8

53.5

55.5

5.3

58.8

60.8

46.7

49.7

24.5

40.0

67.0

60.1

10

51.4

53.4

5.9

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

67.0

58.2

16

46.7

48.7

7.5

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

67.0

54.1

20

44.4

46.4

8.4

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.8

25.0

37.0

67.0

52.2

25

41.9

43.9

9.4

51.3

53.3

36.8

39.8

24.3

36.0

67.0

50.2

31.25

39.4

41.4

10.5

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

67.0

48.3

62.5

30.4

32.4

15.0

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.9

21.5

32.0

65.6

42.3

100

23.2

25.2

19.1

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

62.5

38.2

200

10.2

12.2

27.6

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

58.0

32.2

250

5.2

7.2

31.1

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

56.5

30.2

300

0.8

2.8

34.3

35.1

37.1

15.3

18.3

16.8

25.2

55.3

28.7

400

—

—

40.1

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

24.0

53.5

26.2

500

—

—

45.3

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

23.0

52.0

24.2

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 10,000 with 17 FREE™ CATEGORY 6a
CROSS-SECTION

T-TOP
SEPARATOR
INSULATION

OUTER
JACKET
23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

4.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

35

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Going Green with General Cable
General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its green alternative approach
by identifying greener opportunities and promoting green cabling solutions wherever feasible. This includes
promoting our existing green products, partnering with key customers in their green endeavors, identifying
and providing resources for green product gaps, becoming a member of the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) and participating in collaborative ventures such as the Green Suppliers Network (GSN).

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	Datacom

GenSPEED ® Category 6 Cables	
General Cable offers a complete line-up of Category 6 cables to
meet all your networking needs. This “standard, enhanced, premium”
strategy allows you to choose a cable that meets your bandwidth
needs for each application you deploy. When you need a reliable
cable with warranty assurance, choose from the series of GenSPEED ®
Category 6 Cables.
GenSPEED ® 6 is a standard-compliant Category 6 cable that features
a unique tape design engineered for consistent electrical performance.
Its TRU-Mark® print legend contains footage markings from 1000' to 0',
making usage easier to track.
General Cable’s GenSPEED ® 6000 has been enhanced to provide the
market with a cost-effective, high-bandwidth and high-performance
cabling solution for more robust and complex applications at Gigabit
speed and full duplex transmissions. The GenSPEED 6000 solution
provides a cable system infrastructure with assurance for advanced
applications demanding more bandwidth.
Featuring a revolutionary design, GenSPEED ® 6500 Premium provides
the industry with one of the best-performing Category 6 cables in its
class. GenSPEED 6500 Premium offers high power-sum attenuationto-crosstalk ratio (PSACR) and low attenuation performance for better
signal strength and power.
All GenSPEED Category 6 cables are third-party verified for guaranteed
performance and conform to ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2 standards.
GenSPEED 6 and 6000 Enhanced are offered in a variety of colors and
can be shipped in General Cable’s easy-to-use Pull-Pac® or Spool-Pac®
cartons or on a spool. GenSPEED 6500 Premium is available in a
Spool-Pac or on a spool.

22

2
Index	Page
GenSPEED ® Category 6
Quick Reference Guide	23
GenSPEED ® 6500
Premium
Category 6 Cable	

24-25

GenSPEED ® 6000
Enhanced
Category 6 Cable	

26-27

GenSPEED ® 6
Category 6 Cable	

28-29

GenSPEED ® 6
with 17 FREETM
Category 6 Cable	

30-31

GenSPEED ® 6
Category 6 Interlock
Armored Cable	

32-33

GenSPEED ® 6
Category 6
Outside Plant Cable	

34-35

Datacom	GenSPEED® Category 6 Enhanced Cables

GenSPEED ® Category 6 Quick Reference Guide

JACKET
COLOR

STANDARD

ENHANCED

PREMIUM

Category 6
GenSPEED ® 6

Category 6
GenSPEED ® 6000 Enhanced
CMR
CMP

Category 6
GenSPEED ® 6500 Premium
CMR
CMP

PACKAGE

CMR

CMP

Pull-Pac®

7133800

7131800

7133900

Spool-Pac®

7133840

7131840

7133940

7131940

7133930

7131930

Spool

7133860

7131860

7133960

7131960

7133970

7131970

Bulk*

7133860.2R

7131860.2.5R

7133960.3R

7131960.3R

7133970.2R

7131970.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133801

7131801

7133901

7131901

Spool-Pac®

7133841

7131841

7133941

7131941

7133931

7131931

Spool

7133861

7131861

7133961

7131961

7133971

7131971

Bulk*

7133861.2R

7131861.2.5R

7133961.3R

7131961.3R

7133971.2R

7131971.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133802

7131802

7133902

7131902

Spool-Pac®

7133842

7131842

7133942

7131942

7133932

7131932

Spool

7133862

7131862

7133962

7131962

7133972

7131972

Bulk*

7133862.2R

7131862.2.5R

7133962.3R

7131962.3R

7133972.2R

7131972.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133803

7131803

7133903

7131903

Spool-Pac®

7133843

7131843

7133943

7131943

7133933

7131933

Spool

7133863

7131863

7133963

7131963

7133973

7131973

Bulk*

7133863.2R

7131863.2.5R

7133963.3R

7131963.3R

7133973.2R

7131973.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133804

7131804

7133904

7131904

Spool-Pac®

7133844

7131844

7133944

7131944

7133934

7131934

Spool

7133864

7131864

7133964

7131964

7133974

7131974

Bulk*

7133864.2R

7131864.2.5R

7133964.3R

7131964.3R

7133974.2R

7131974.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133805

7131805

7133905

7131905

Spool-Pac®

7133845

7131845

7133945

7131945

7133935

7131935

Spool

7133865

7131865

7133965

7131965

7133975

7131975

Bulk*

7133865.2R

7131865.2.5R

7133965.3R

7131965.3R

7133975.2R

7131975.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133806

7131806

7133906

7131906

Spool-Pac®

7133846

7131846

7133946

7131946

7133936

7131936

Spool

7133866

7131866

7133966

7131966

7133976

7131976

Bulk*

7133866.2R

7131866.2.5R

7133966.3R

7131966.3R

7133976.2R

7131976.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133807

7131807

7133907

7131907

Spool-Pac®

7133847

7131847

7133947

7131947

7133937

7131937

Spool

7133867

7131867

7133967

7131967

7133977

7131977

Bulk*

7133867.2R

7131867.2.5R

7133967.3R

7131967.3R

7133977.2R

7131977.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133808

7131808

7133908

7131908

Spool-Pac®

7133848

7131848

7133948

7131948

7133938

7131938

Spool

7133868

7131868

7133968

7131968

7133978

7131978

Bulk*

7133848.2R

7131848.2.5R

7133968.3R

7131968.3R

7133978.2R

7131978.2R

Pull-Pac ®

7133809

7131809

7133909

7131909

Spool-Pac®

7133859

7131859

7133959

7131959

7133939

7131939

Spool

7133869

7131869

7133969

7131969

7133979

7131979

Bulk*

7133869.2R

7131869.2.5R

7133969.3R

7131969.3R

7133979.2R

7131979.2R

Blue
7131900

White

Yellow

Gray

Red

Orange

Green

Black

Pink

Purple

Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.
* Bulk reels are available in 2000' (2R), 2500' (2.5R), and 3000' (3R) lengths.

23

GenSPEED ® 6500 Premium Category 6 Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Designed and engineered with precision
balance to offer ultimate headroom
■	 High-end optimized performance to
support the most bandwidth-intense
applications
■	 New and improved separator
construction allowing for more
pair separation
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mp/s, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af DTE Power (PoE)
■	 Digital Video
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262)
for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

Data subject to change without notice.

24

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Cross-web

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket
Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, 	
Flame-Retardant PVC

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.260

0.250

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)
Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

30

32

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

50

50

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool-Pac®
Spool

Spool-Pac®
Jacket Color

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

Blue

7133930

7131930

7133970

7131970

White

7133931

7131931

7133971

7131971

Yellow

7133932

7131932

7133972

7131972

Gray

7133933

7131933

7133973

7131973

Red

7133934

7131934

7133974

7131974

Orange

7133935

7131935

7133975

7131975

Green

7133936

7131936

7133976

7131976

Black

7133937

7131937

7133977

7131977

Pink

7133938

7131938

7133978

7131978

Purple

7133939

7131939

7133979

7131979

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Signal Strength and Power
GenSPEED ® 6500 Electrical Performance
PSACR (min)
ACR (min)
Insertion Loss (max)
Frequency
TIA
TIA
TIA
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
MHz
568 C.2
568 C.2
568 C.2
1
70.3
72.3
2.0
77.4
79.4
1.9
4
59.3
61.5
3.8
66.8
68.8
3.5
10
51.3
53.3
6.0
58.8
60.8
5.5
16
46.7
48.7
7.6
54.2
56.2
7.0
20
44.3
46.3
8.5
51.9
53.9
7.8
31.25
39.2
41.2
10.7
47.0
49.0
9.9
62.5
29.9
32.0
15.4
38.0
40.0
14.3
100
22.5
24.5
19.8
30.8
32.8
18.5
200
8.8
10.8
29.0
17.5
19.5
27.2
250
3.5
5.5
32.8
12.4
14.4
30.9
350
—
3.5
—
5.5
—
37.6
500
—
—
—
—
—
46.5

PSNEXT (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
72.3
79.3
63.3
70.3
57.3
64.3
54.2
61.2
52.8
59.8
49.9
56.9
45.4
52.4
42.3
49.3
37.8
44.8
36.3
43.3
—
41.1
—
38.8

NEXT (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
74.3
81.3
65.3
72.3
59.3
66.3
56.2
63.2
54.8
61.8
51.9
58.9
47.4
54.4
44.3
51.3
39.8
46.8
38.3
45.3
—
43.1
—
40.8

LCL (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0
38.0
38.0
37.0
37.0
35.1
35.1
32.0
32.0
30.0
30.0
27.0
27.0
26.0
26.0
—
—
—
—

ELTCTL (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
35.0
35.0
23.0
23.0
15.0
15.0
10.9
10.9
9.0
9.0
5.1
5.1

Note:	 Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz for reference only.

Frequency
MHz
1
4
10
16
20
31.25
62.5
100
200
250
350
500

PSACRF (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
64.8
70.8
52.8
58.8
44.8
50.8
40.7
46.7
38.8
44.8
34.9
40.9
28.9
34.9
24.8
30.8
18.8
24.8
16.8
23.8
—
19.9
—
16.8

ACRF (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
67.8
73.8
55.7
61.8
47.8
53.8
43.7
49.7
41.7
47.8
37.9
43.9
31.8
37.9
27.8
33.8
21.8
27.8
19.8
26.8
—
22.9
—
19.8

Return Loss (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
20.0
20.0
23.0
23.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
23.6
25.0
21.5
23.5
20.1
22.1
18.0
20.0
17.3
19.3
—
18.3
—
17.2

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0

—
—

—
—

Note:	 Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz for reference only.

GenSPEED ® 6500 PREMIUM CATEGORY 6
CROSS-SECTION

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CROSS-WEB

OUTER
JACKET

INSULATION

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

RIP CORD

DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72	
CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22	
100 ± 32

1-100 MHz	
100-350 MHz	
350-500 MHz

25

GenSPEED ® 6000 Enhanced Category 6 Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Innovative cross-web design allowing for
maximum pair separation, increasing key
electrical performance parameters
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mp/s, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af DTE Power (PoE)
■	 Digital Video
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Cross-web

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.235

0.225

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

28

31

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

32

32

	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

Temperature Rating (˚C)

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® ll
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
Jacket Color (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum)

Data subject to change without notice.

26

Blue

7133900

7131900

7133940

7131940

7133960

7131960

White

7133901

7131901

7133941

7131941

7133961

7131961

Yellow

7133902

7131902

7133942

7131942

7133962

7131962

Gray

7133903

7131903

7133943

7131943

7133963

7131963

Red

7133904

7131904

7133944

7131944

7133964

7131964

Orange

7133905

7131905

7133945

7131945

7133965

7131965

Green

7133906

7131906

7133946

7131946

7133966

7131966

Black

7133907

7131907

7133947

7131947

7133967

7131967

Pink

7133908

7131908

7133948

7131948

7133968

7131968

Purple

7133909

7131909

7133959

7131959

7133969

7131969

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Optimally Balanced Enhanced Performance
GenSPEED ® 6000 Electrical Performance
Frequency
MHz

PSACR (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2

1
4
10
16
20
31.25
62.5
100
150
200
250
350
500

70.3
59.3
51.3
46.7
44.3
39.2
29.9
22.5
14.9
8.8
3.5
—
—

75.3
64.5
56.4
51.7
49.4
44.3
35.1
27.6
20.0
13.8
8.7
—
—

ACR (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
72.3
61.5
53.3
48.7
46.3
41.2
32.0
24.5
16.9
10.8
5.5
—
—

77.3
66.5
58.4
53.8
51.4
46.3
37.1
29.6
22.0
15.8
10.7
1.7
—

Insertion Loss (max)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
2.0
3.8
6.0
7.6
8.5
10.7
15.4
19.8
24.7
29.0
32.8
—
—

2.0
3.8
5.9
7.5
8.4
10.6
15.3
19.7
24.7
29.0
32.6
39.5
48.6

PSNEXT (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
72.3
63.3
57.3
54.2
52.8
49.9
45.4
42.3
39.7
37.8
36.3
—
—

77.3
68.3
62.3
59.3
57.8
54.9
50.4
47.3
44.7
42.8
41.3
39.2
36.8

NEXT (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
74.3
65.3
59.3
56.2
54.8
51.9
47.4
44.3
41.7
39.8
38.3
—
—

79.3
70.3
64.3
61.3
59.8
56.9
52.4
49.3
46.7
44.8
43.3
41.2
38.8

Note:	 Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz for reference only.

Frequency
MHz

PSACRF (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2

1
4
10
16
20
31.25
62.5
100
150
200
250
350
500

64.8
52.8
44.8
40.7
38.8
34.9
28.9
24.8
21.3
18.8
16.8
—
—

69.8
57.7
49.8
45.7
43.7
39.9
33.8
29.8
26.3
23.8
21.8
18.9
15.8

ACRF (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
67.8
55.7
47.8
43.7
41.7
37.9
31.8
27.8
24.3
21.8
19.8
—
—

72.8
60.7
52.8
48.7
46.7
42.9
36.8
32.8
29.3
26.8
24.8
21.9
18.8

Return Loss (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
20.0
23.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
23.6
21.5
20.1
18.9
18.0
17.3
—
—

20.0
23.6
26.0
26.0
26.0
25.0
23.5
22.5
21.6
21.0
20.5
19.8
19.0

LCL (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
40.0
40.0
40.0
38.0
37.0
35.1
32.0
30.0
28.2
27.0
26.0
—
—

40.0
40.0
40.0
38.0
37.0
35.1
32.0
30.0
28.2
27.0
26.0
—
—

ELTCTL (min)
TIA
Guaranteed
568 C.2
35.0
23.0
15.0
10.9
9.0
5.1
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
—
—

35.0
23.0
15.0
10.9
9.0
5.1
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
—
—

Note:	 Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz for reference only.

GenSPEED ® 6000 ENHANCED CATEGORY 6
CROSS-SECTION

CROSS-WEB

OUTER
JACKET

INSULATION

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

4.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

CMP: 35	
CMR: 38

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 70	
CMR: 68

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-500 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance
Frequency (f):	
	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22	
100 ± 32

1-100 MHz	
100-250 MHz	
250-500 MHz

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GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Unique tape design engineered for
consistent electrical performance
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mp/s, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af DTE Power (PoE)
■	 Digital Video
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Tape

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.205

0.200

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

28

28

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

32

32

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® II
Pull-Pac® II

Spool-Pac®

Spool

CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
Jacket Color (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum)

Data subject to change without notice.

28

Blue

7133800

7131800

7133840

7131840

7133860

7131860

White

7133801

7131801

7133841

7131841

7133861

7131861

Yellow

7133802

7131802

7133842

7131842

7133862

7131862

Gray

7133803

7131803

7133843

7131843

7133863

7131863

Red

7133804

7131804

7133844

7131844

7133864

7131864

Orange

7133805

7131805

7133845

7131845

7133865

7131865

Green

7133806

7131806

7133846

7131846

7133866

7131866

Black

7133807

7131807

7133847

7131847

7133867

7131867

Pink

7133808

7131808

7133848

7131848

7133868

7131868

Purple

7133809

7131809

7133859

7131859

7133869

7131869

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Standards-Compliant

GenSPEED ® 6 Electrical Performance
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

TIA /EIA 568 C.2*

Insertion Loss PSNEXT
(max)
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

LCL
(min)

ELTCTL
(min)

1

70.3

72.3

2.0

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

35.0

4

59.3

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.7

23.0

40.0

23.0

10

51.3

53.3

6.0

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

15.0
10.9

16

46.7

48.7

7.6

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

20

44.3

46.3

8.5

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.7

25.0

37.0

9.0

31.25

39.2

41.2

10.7

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

5.1

62.5

29.9

32.0

15.4

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.8

21.5

32.0

5.0

100

22.5

24.5

19.8

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

5.0

150

14.9

16.9

24.7

39.7

41.7

21.3

24.3

18.9

28.2

5.0

200

8.8

10.8

29.0

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

5.0

250

3.5

5.5

32.8

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

5.0

350

—

—

39.8

34.1

36.1

13.9

16.9

16.3

—

—

400

—

—

43.0

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

—

—

500

—

—

48.9

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

—

—

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz are for reference only.
*Specs meet ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2 standard for Cat 6 UTP cabling.

GenSPEED ® 6 CATEGORY 6 CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
INSULATION

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

RIP CORD
TAPE

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

4.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 70	
CMR: 68

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-350 MHz
Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz	
	
100-350 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15
Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22

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GenSPEED ® 6 with 17 FREE ™ Category 6 Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Halogen-free
■	 Reduced toxicity
■	 More environmentally friendly
■	 Increased flexibility for easy installation
■	 Unique tape design engineered for
consistent electrical performance
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000’ to 0’
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 854: 1000 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mp/s, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 IEEE 802.3af DTE Power (PoE)
■	 Digital Video
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
■	 Draft IEEE 802.3at for PoE Plus
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

Data subject to change without notice.

30

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Tape

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Zero-Halogen Polyolefin

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.210

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

29

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

32

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

-20 to +75

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® Il with environmentally friendly packaging.
Spool-Pac® and Spool by special order.
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

Jacket Color

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

Blue

7133800-17F

7133840-17F

7133860-17F

White

7133801-17F

7133841-17F

7133861-17F

Yellow

7133802-17F

7133842-17F

7133862-17F

Gray

7133803-17F

7133843-17F

7133863-17F

Red

7133804-17F

7133844-17F

7133864-17F
7133865-17F

Orange

7133805-17F

7133845-17F

Green

7133806-17F

7133846-17F

7133866-17F

Black

7133807-17F

7133847-17F

7133867-17F

Purple

7133809-17F

7133859-17F

7133869-17F

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Standards-Compliant
GenSPEED ® 6 with 17 FREE ™ Electrical Performance
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss PSNEXT
(max)
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

LCL
(min)

ELTCTL
(min)

1

70.3

72.3

2.0

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

35.0

4

59.3

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.7

23.0

40.0

23.0

10

51.3

53.3

6.0

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

15.0

16

46.7

48.7

7.6

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

10.9

20

44.3

46.3

8.5

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.7

25.0

37.0

9.0

31.25

39.2

41.2

10.7

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

5.1

62.5

29.9

32.0

15.4

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.8

21.5

32.0

5.0

100

22.5

24.5

19.8

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

5.0

150

14.9

16.9

24.7

39.7

41.7

21.3

24.3

18.9

28.2

5.0

200

8.8

10.8

29.0

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

5.0

250

3.5

5.5

32.8

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

5.0

350

—

—

39.8

34.1

36.1

13.9

16.9

16.3

—

—

400

—

—

43.0

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

—

—

500

—

—

48.9

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

—

—

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 350 MHz are for reference only.
	 Spec meets ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2 standard for Cat 6 UTP cabling.

GenSPEED ® 6 with 17 FREE ™ CATEGORY 6
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
INSULATION

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR

RIP CORD
TAPE

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

4.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMR: 68

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-350 MHz
Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz	
	
100-350 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15
Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22

Going Green with General Cable
General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its green alternative approach
by identifying greener opportunities and promoting green cabling solutions wherever feasible. This includes
promoting our existing green products, partnering with key customers in their green endeavors, identifying
and providing resources for green product gaps, becoming a member of the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) and participating in collaborative ventures such as the Green Suppliers Network (GSN).

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GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Interlock Armored Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
■	 Flexible and easy to install
■	 Eliminates the need for conduit, reducing
installation time
■	 Single-pull installation
■	 Application assurance warranty
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 854: 100 BASE-TX
■	 155 Mp/s, 1.2 Gb/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 Indoor applications only
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class E)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666)
for Non-Plenum
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Polyolefin
Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown
Jacket
•	Flame-Retardant PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
1 Cable
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.450

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

67.8

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

32

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:
	 Operation:

0 to +60
-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Spool
Color

Data subject to change without notice.

32

Unit 1

Reel

Blue

Part Number
9133300

6R Blue

1000' reel

Blue

9133300.2R

6R Blue

2000' reel

White

9133305

6R White

1000' reel

White

9133305.2R

6R White

2000' reel

Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion
Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return
Loss
(min)

LCL
(min)

ELTCTL
(min)

1

70.3

72.3

2.0

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

40.0

35.0

4

59.3

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.7

23.0

40.0

23.0

10

51.3

53.3

6.0

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

40.0

15.0

16

46.7

48.7

7.6

54.2

56.2

40.7

43.7

25.0

38.0

10.9

20

44.3

46.3

8.5

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.7

25.0

37.0

9.0

31.25

39.2

41.2

10.7

49.9

51.9

34.9

37.9

23.6

35.1

5.1

62.5

29.9

32.0

15.4

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.8

21.5

32.0

5.0

100

22.5

24.5

19.8

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

30.0

5.0

150

14.9

16.9

24.7

39.7

41.7

21.3

24.3

18.9

28.2

5.0

200

8.8

10.8

29.0

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

27.0

5.0

250

3.5

5.5

32.8

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

26.0

5.0

350

–

–

39.8

34.1

36.1

13.9

16.9

16.3

–

–

400

–

–

43.0

33.3

35.3

12.8

15.8

15.9

–

–

500

–

–

48.9

31.8

33.8

10.8

13.8

15.2

–

–

Note: V
 alues are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Results beyond 250 MHz are for reference only.

GenSPEED ® 6 INTERLOCK ARMORED CABLE
CROSS-SECTION

CROSS-WEB

OUTER
JACKET

INSULATION

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR
ARMOR

RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-250 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 6 Category 6 Outside Plant Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Innovative cross-web design allowing for
maximum pair separation, increasing key
electrical performance parameters
■	 Gel-filled construction to prevent
moisture migration in underground and
wet applications
■	 Wide temperature range for extreme
weather environments
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
Applications
■	 Data transmission rates up to 2.4 Gb/s
■	 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 100/10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
■	 52/155 Mbps ATM
■	 Duct and conduit installations
■	 Not to be used aerially or direct buried
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ISO 11801 (Category 6)
■	 ICEA S-102-700 (Category 6)
■	 MIL-C-24640A Water Penetration
Requirement
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	23 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Separator
•	Cross-web

Insulation
•	Polyolefin

Flooding Compound
•	Waterproof gel

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Jacket
•	UV- and Abrasion-Resistant
Polyethylenes

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.230

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

25

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

32

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

-30 to +60

	 Operation:

-45 to +80

PART NUMBER
Standard packaging: 1000' Reel
Jacket Color
Black

Data subject to change without notice.

34

Reel
7136100

Enhanced Outdoor Performance
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

70.3

72.3

2.0

72.3

74.3

64.8

67.8

20.0

4

59.5

61.5

3.8

63.3

65.3

52.8

55.8

23.0

10

51.3

53.3

6.0

57.3

59.3

44.8

47.8

25.0

16

47.0

49.0

7.6

54.3

56.3

40.7

43.7

25.0

20

44.3

46.3

8.5

52.8

54.8

38.8

41.8

25.0

31.25

39.2

41.2

10.7

49.9

51.9

36.8

37.9

23.6

62.5

30.0

32.0

15.4

45.4

47.4

28.9

31.9

21.5

100

22.5

24.5

19.8

42.3

44.3

24.8

27.8

20.1

200

9.0

11.0

29.0

37.8

39.8

18.8

21.8

18.0

250

3.5

5.5

32.8

36.3

38.3

16.8

19.8

17.3

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 6 CATEGORY 6 OUTSIDE PLANT
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET

CROSS-WEB

23 AWG
CONDUCTOR
FLOODING

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

69

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-250 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22

1-100 MHz	
100-250 MHz

35

	Datacom

GenSPEED ® Category 5e Cables	
GenSPEED ® Category 5e cables are available in a wide variety of performance
levels and constructions. With many options to pick from, you can select
the GenSPEED Category 5e product that meets your specific performance
requirements.
GenSPEED® 5500 Premium Category 5e cable ensures increased headroom,
lower bit-error rates and higher signal transmission quality. GenSPEED®
5350 exceeds Category 5e transmission requirements, offering electrical
performance for 1000 BASE-T and beyond Ethernet applications.
With steady, continuous performance, GenSPEED® 5000 meets Category 5e
requirements for present and future network requirements. Offered in a
variety of constructions, there is a GenSPEED 5000 cable for nearly every
application — including backbone, horizontal, outside, outside plant and
residential cabling.
All GenSPEED cables are are safety listed to the NEC and CEC requirements,
and most are verified for electrical performance. This independent thirdparty testing further confirms the quality and performance of all GenSPEED
Enhanced Cables.
GenSPEED’s installer-friendly design means that customers won’t lose
valuable time and money. GenSPEED cables feature unique product-specific
packaging for easy identification and TRU-Mark® footage marking so installers
don’t waste time pulling cable that’s too short.
Through leadership and participation on industry committees, technical
expertise and a focus on cultivating strong relationships, General Cable
provides customers with first-class technical support and a competitive
advantage. General Cable’s comprehensive warranty program means that
all GenSPEED cables conform to standard specifications and are free from
defects in material and workmanship.
For more than a century and a half, General Cable has stayed ahead of
the industry’s changing needs with products that meet future performance
requirements and provide the best value in cabling solutions.

36

3
Index	Page
GenSPEED ® Category 5e
Quick Reference Guide	37
GenSPEED ® 5500
Premium
Category 5e Cable	

38-39

GenSPEED ® 5350
Enhanced
Category 5e Cable	

40-41

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e Cable	

42-43

GenSPEED ® 5000
with 17 FREETM
Category 5e Cable	

44-45

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e Interlock
Armored Cable	

46-47

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e
Screened Cable	

48-49

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e
Outside Plant Cable	

50-51

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e
Residential CMX
Outdoor-CMR Cable	

52-53

GenSPEED ® 5000
Category 5e
Backbone 25 Pair Cable	

54-55

Datacom	GenSPEED® Category 5e Cables

GenSPEED ® Category 5e Quick Reference Guide

JACKET
COLOR

STANDARD

ENHANCED

PREMIUM

Category 5e
GenSPEED ® 5000

Category 5e
GenSPEED ® 5350 Enhanced
CMR
CMP

Category 5e
GenSPEED ® 5500 Premium
CMR
CMP

PACKAGE

CMR

Pull-Pac®

5133299E

5131278E

6133712

6131690

6133299

6131278

Spool-Pac®

5133374E

5131431E

6133707

6131688

6133403

6131433

Spool

5133300E

5131282E

6133703

6131686

6133282

6131282

Bulk*

5133300E.2.5R

5131282E.3R

6133703.2.5R

6131686.3R

6133282.2.5R

6131282.3R

CMP

Blue

White
Pull-Pac®

5133255E

5131361E

6133713

6131691

6133255

6131361

Spool-Pac®

5133342E

5131450E

6133708

6131689

6133339

6131449

Spool
Bulk*

5133250E
5133250E.2.5R

5131365E
5131365E.3R

6133704
6133704.2.5R

6131687
6131687.3R

6133492
6133492.2.5R

6131618
6131618.3R

Pull-Pac®

5133289E

5131379E

6133715

6131693

6133289

6131546

Spool-Pac®

5133448E

5131546E

6133717

6131695

6133369

6131379

5131648E

6133719

6131697

6133348

6131382

Yellow

Spool
Bulk*

5133251E.2.5R

5131648E.3R

6133719.2.5R

6131697.3R

6133348.2.5R

6131382.3R

Gray
Pull-Pac®

5133200E

5131418E

6133714

6131692

6133200

6131418

Spool-Pac®

5133329E

5131456E

6133716

6131694

6133331

6131619

Spool

5133204E

5131475E

6133718

6131696

6133334

Pull-Pac®

5133274E

5131477E

Spool-Pac®

5133427E

5131553E

Bulk*
Red

Spool

6133274
6131732

6131477
6131635

5131383E

Bulk*
Orange
Pull-Pac ®

5133383E

5131422E

6133761

Spool-Pac®
Spool

5133667E

6133746

6131422

6133383

6131576

6131733

Bulk*
Green
Pull-Pac®

5133512E

5131547E

6131699

6133512

6131547

Spool-Pac®

5133693E

5131575E

6131731

6133615

6131575

Spool

5133649E

5131649E

6131700

6133616

6131757

Bulk*

5133649E.2.5R

5131649E.3R

6131700.3R

6133616.2.5R

6131757.3R

Pull-Pac®

5133696E

5131683E

6131707

6133696

6131683

Black
6131829

Spool-Pac®
Spool

5131689E

Bulk*
Pink
Pull-Pac®

5133290E

5131380E

6133290

6131709

Spool-Pac®

5133447E

5131478E

6133447

6131478

Spool

6133341

Bulk*
Purple
Pull-Pac®

5133445E

5131730E

Spool-Pac®

6133445

6131710

6133446

Spool
Bulk*
Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.
* Bulk reels are available in 2000' (2R) and 3000' (3R) lengths.

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GenSPEED ® 5500 Premium Category 5e Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Ensures increased headroom for future
applications, lower bit-error rates, and
higher signal transmission quality
■	 Enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, improving
bit-error rate
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 155 Mp/s, 622 Mp/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class D)
■	 ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.210

0.190

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

22

20

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® Il
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
Jacket Color (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum)
Blue

Data subject to change without notice.

38

6133299

6131278

6133403

6131433

6133282

6131282

White

6133255

6131361

6133339

6131449

6133492

6131618

Yellow

6133289

6131546

6133369

6131379

6133348

6131382

6133331

6131619

6133334

Gray

6133200

6131418

Red

6133274

6131477

6131635

Orange

6133746

6131422

6133383

6131576

Green

6133512

6131547

6133615

6131575

Black

6133696

6131683

Pink

6133290

6131709

6133447

Purple

6133445

6131710

6133446

6133616

6131757

6131829
6131478

6133341

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Enhanced Transmission Throughput
GenSPEED ® 5500 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

66.3

68.3

2.0

68.3

70.3

62.0

65.0

20.0

4

55.4

57.4

3.9

59.3

61.3

50.0

53.0

23.0

10

47.1

49.1

6.2

53.3

55.3

42.0

45.0

25.0

16

42.3

44.3

7.9

50.2

52.2

37.9

40.9

25.0

20

39.9

41.9

8.9

48.8

50.8

36.0

39.0

25.0

25

37.4

39.4

10.0

47.3

49.3

34.0

37.0

24.3

31.25

34.7

36.7

11.2

45.9

47.9

32.1

35.1

23.6

62.5

25.1

27.1

16.3

41.4

43.4

26.1

29.1

21.5

100

17.3

19.3

21.0

38.3

40.3

22.0

25.0

20.1

155

8.6

10.6

26.9

35.4

37.4

18.2

21.2

18.8

200

2.8

4.8

31.0

33.8

35.8

16.0

19.0

18.0

250

—

—

35.3

32.3

34.3

14.0

17.0

17.3

300

—

—

39.2

31.1

33.1

12.5

15.5

16.8

350

—

—

42.9

30.1

32.1

11.1

14.1

16.3

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 5500 PREMIUM CATEGORY 5e
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72	
CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-350 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22	
100 ± 32

1-100 MHz	
100-250 MHz	
250-350 MHz

39

GenSPEED ® 5350 Enhanced Category 5e Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 For applications that require optimal
Cat 5e performance with flexibility for
the future
■	 Performance guaranteed to 350 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 155 Mp/s, 622 Mp/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
■	 Broadband and Baseband Analog Video
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class D)
■	 ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262) for
Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.200

0.180

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

21

19

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® Il
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
Jacket Color (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum)
Blue

6133712

6131690

6133707

6131688

6133703

6131686

White

6133713

6131691

6133708

6131689

6133704

6131687

Yellow

6133715

6131693

6133717

6131695

6133719

6131697

Gray

6133714

6131692

6133716

6131694

6133718

6131696

6131732

Red
Orange

6133761

6131733

Green

6131699

Black

6131707

6131731

6131700

Pink
Purple
Data subject to change without notice.

40

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

High Performance
GenSPEED ® 5350 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

63.3

64.3

2.0

65.3

66.3

61.0

64.0

25.0

4

52.3

53.3

4.0

56.3

57.3

49.0

52.0

25.0

10

43.9

44.9

6.4

50.3

51.3

41.0

44.0

25.0

16

39.1

40.1

8.1

47.2

48.2

36.9

39.9

25.0

20

36.6

37.6

9.2

45.8

46.8

35.0

38.0

25.0

25

34.0

35.0

10.3

44.3

45.3

33.0

36.0

24.3

31.25

31.3

32.3

11.6

42.9

43.9

31.1

34.1

23.6

62.5

21.6

22.6

16.8

38.4

39.4

25.1

28.1

21.5

100

13.6

14.6

21.7

35.3

36.3

21.0

24.0

20.1

155

4.7

5.7

27.7

32.4

33.4

17.2

20.2

—

200

­—

—

32.0

30.8

31.8

15.0

18.0

—

250

—

—

36.4

29.3

30.3

13.0

16.0

—

300

—

—

40.5

28.1

29.1

11.5

14.5

—

350

—

—

44.3

27.1

28.1

10.1

13.1

—

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 5350 ENHANCED CATEGORY 5e
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72	
CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-350 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Input Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
	
	

Ohms	
100 ± 15	
100 ± 22	
100 ± 32

1-100 MHz	
100-250 MHz	
250-350 MHz

41

GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Engineered to provide stable and
continuous performance
■	 Performance guaranteed to 200 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 52/155 Mp/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class D)
■	 ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262)
for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer
Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4:	 Brown-White/Brown
	 	
Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-Retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-Smoke, Flame-Retardant
PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.200

0.180

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

21

19

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® Il
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
CMP
CMR
Jacket Color (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum) (Non-Plenum) (Plenum)

Data subject to change without notice.

42

Blue

5133299E

5131278E

5133374E

5131431E

5133300E

5131282E

White

5133255E

5131361E

5133342E

5131450E

5133250E

5131365E

Yellow

5133289E

5131379E

5133448E

5131546E

Gray

5133200E

5131418E

5133329E

5131456E

Red

5133274E

5131477E

5133427E

5131553E

Orange

5133383E

5131422E

Green

5133512E

5131547E

Black

5133696E

5131683E

Pink

5133290E

5131380E

Purple

5133445E

5131730E

5131648E
5133204E

5131475E
5131383E

5133667E
5133693E

5131575E

5133649E

5131649E
5131689E

5133447E

5131478E

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Standards-Compliant
GenSPEED ® 5000 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

155

1.4

4.4

28.1

29.4

32.4

17.0

20.0

—

200

—

—

32.4

27.8

30.8

14.8

17.8

—

250

—

—

36.9

26.3

29.3

12.8

15.8

—

300

—

—

41.0

25.1

28.1

11.3

14.3

—

350

—

—

44.9

24.1

27.1

9.9

12.9

—

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Values above 200 MHz are for information only.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

14

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72	
CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-200 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 5000 with 17 FREE ™ Category 5e Cable

CONSTRUCTION

Features And Benefits
■	 Halogen-free
■	 Reduced toxicity
■	 More environmentally friendly
■	 Increased flexibility for easy installation
■	 Engineered to provide stable and
continuous performance
■	 Performance guaranteed to 200 MHz
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000’ to 0’
■	 Third-party verified for guaranteed
performance
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 52/155 Mp/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class D)
■	 ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4:	 Brown-White/Brown
	 	
Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Zero-Halogen Polyolefin

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.205

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

22

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

-20 to +75

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Pull-Pac® Il with environmentally friendly packaging.
Spool-Pac® and Spool by special order.
Pull-Pac® Il

Spool-Pac®

Spool

Jacket Color

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

Blue

5133299E-17F

5133374E-17F

5133300E-17F

White

5133255E-17F

5133342E-17F

5133250E-17F

Yellow

5133289E-17F

5133448E-17F

Gray

5133200E-17F

5133329E-17F

Red

5133274E-17F

5133427E-17F

Orange

5133383E-17F

Green

5133512E-17F

Black

5133696E-17F

Purple

5133445E-17F

5133204E-17F
5133667E-17F

5133693E-17F

5133649E-17F

Note:	Bulk reels are available as a special request with a maximum allowable length of 3000 feet per reel. Minimum run and
	
lead time may apply.
	
Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Data subject to change without notice.

44

Standards-Compliant
GenSPEED ® 5000 with 17 FREE ™ ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

155

1.4

4.4

28.1

29.4

32.4

17.0

20.0

18.8

200

—

—

32.4

27.8

30.8

14.8

17.8

18.0

250

—

—

36.9

26.3

29.3

12.8

15.8

17.3

300

—

—

41.0

25.1

28.1

11.3

14.3

16.8

350

—

—

44.9

24.1

27.1

9.9

12.9

16.3

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Values above 200 MHz are for information only.
	
Spec meets TIA/EIA 568 C.2 standard for Cat 5e UTP cabling.

GenSPEED ® 5000 with 17 FREE ™ CATEGORY 5e
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

14

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-200 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Going Green with General Cable
General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its green alternative approach
by identifying greener opportunities and promoting green cabling solutions wherever feasible. This includes
promoting our existing green products, partnering with key customers in their green endeavors, identifying
and providing resources for green product gaps, becoming a member of the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) and participating in collaborative ventures such as the Green Suppliers Network (GSN).

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GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Interlock Armored Cable
Features And Benefits
■	 Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
■	 Flexible and easy to install
■	 Eliminates the need for conduit, reducing
installation time
■	 Single-pull installation
Applications
■	 IEEE 802.3: 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet), 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T
■	 52/155 Mp/s ATM
■	 ANSI X3.263: 100 Mb/s
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
■	 Indoor applications only
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 862 (Building Automation)
■	 ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 (Class D)
■	 ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
Non-Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper
Insulation
•	Polyolefin
Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4:	 Brown-White/Brown
Jacket
•	Flame-Retardant PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
1 Cable

2 Cables

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

0.450

0.620

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

58.5

96.0

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:
	 Operation:

0 to +60
-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Reel
Color

Data subject to change without notice.

46

Part Number

Unit 1

Unit 2

Reel

Blue

8133300

5000R Blue

Blue

8133300.2R

5000R Blue

Blue/Blue

8133301

5000R Blue

5000R Blue

1000' reel

Blue/Blue

8133301.2R

5000R Blue

5000R Blue

2000' reel

Blue/White

8133307

5000R Blue

5000R White

1000' reel

Blue/White

8133307.2R

5000R Blue

5000R White

2000' reel

White

8133305

5000R White

White

8133305.2R

5000R White

White/White

8133306

5000R White

5000R White

1000' reel

White/White

8133306.2R

5000R White

5000R White

2000' reel

1000' reel
2000' reel

1000' reel
2000' reel

Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e INTERLOCK
ARMORED CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET

ARMOR
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION

RIP CORD

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

8.9

DC Resistance Unbalance (max)
Individual Pair %

3.0

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

14

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation
% Speed of Light

CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Screened Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Foil shield reduces electromagnetic
	 interference (EMI) for optimal
	performance
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
Applications
1000 BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 E52/155 Mbps ATM
■	 E100/10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
■	 4/16 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
■	 T1
■	 Voice
■	

Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
	Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262)
	 for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Core Tape
•	Polyester

Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer

Drain Wire
•	24 AWG stranded (7/32) solid tinned
copper

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Shield
•	Polyester-backed aluminum foil
(aluminum side in)
Jacket
•	Flame-Retardant PVC

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.250

0.225

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

36

32

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Spool
Spool
Jacket Color

Data subject to change without notice.

48

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

Blue

2133496E

2131611E

White

2133774E

2131778E

Yellow

2133777E

2131777E

Gray

2133495E

2131673E

Red

2133778E

2131774E

Orange

2133776E

2131776E

Green

2133775E

2131775E

Black

2133779E

2131779E

Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

155

1.4

4.4

28.1

29.4

32.4

17.0

20.0

—

200

—

—

32.4

27.8

30.8

14.8

17.8

—

250

—

—

36.9

26.3

29.3

12.8

15.8

—

300

—

—

41.0

25.1

28.1

11.3

14.3

—

350

—

—

44.9

24.1

27.1

9.9

12.9

—

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Values above 100 MHz are for information only.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e SCREENED
CROSS-SECTION

JACKET
DRAIN WIRE
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR

SHIELD
INSULATION
POLYESTER
TAPE

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

14

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Propagation Delay (max)
ns @ 100 MHz

538

Nom. Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72	
CMR: 70

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Outside Plant Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 Protects against environmental
	 elements that can cause electrical
	 performance failures
■	 TRU-Mark ® print legend contains
footage markings from 1000' to 0'
■	 Prevents moisture migration
Applications
■	 Aerial, duct and buried installations
(the non-armored design is for duct
installation only)
■	 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 52/155 Mbps ATM
■	 100/10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
■	 Voice/T1
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ISO 11801 (Category 5e)
■	 ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 MIL-C-24640A Water Penetration
	Requirements
■	 NEMA WC63.1 (Category 5e)
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed 	
	 copper
Insulation
•	Polyolefin
Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

Optional Armor
•	Aluminum applied helically (inner
jacket is used with this construction)
•	Armor diameter 12 mm
Jacket
•	UV- and Abrasion-Resistant
Polyethylene

Flooding Compound
•	Waterproof gel

PHYSICAL DATA
No Armor

Aluminum Armor

0.230

0.340

Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

25

50

Minimum Bend Radius (in)

1.0

1.0

Maximum Pulling Force (lbs)

25

25

	 Installation:

-30 to +60

-30 to +60

	 Operation:

-45 to +80

-45 to +80

Reel

Armor

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)

Temperature Rating (˚C)

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Reel
Jacket Color

Data subject to change without notice.

50

Black

5136100

None

Black

5136101

Aluminum

Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

155

1.4

4.4

28.1

29.4

32.4

17.0

20.0

—

200

—

—

32.4

27.8

30.8

14.8

17.8

—

250

—

—

36.9

26.3

29.3

12.8

15.8

—

300

—

—

41.0

25.1

28.1

11.3

14.3

—

350

—

—

44.9

24.1

27.1

9.9

12.9

—

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Values above 100 MHz are for information only.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e OUTSIDE PLANT
CROSS-SECTION

OUTER
JACKET
INNER
JACKET

(ARMORED ONLY)

24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION

FLOODING
OPTIONAL
ARMOR

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

17

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Propagation Delay (max)
ns @ 100 MHz

583

Nom. Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
% Speed of Light

69

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Residential CMX Outdoor-CMR Cable

Features And Benefits
■	 CMX rating allows the cable to be
	 exposed to temperature variations
	 for short distances from the Network
	 Interface Device on the outside of a
	 house to the point where the cable
	 enters the house
■	 Sunlight-resistant
■	 Sequential footage markings
■	 Wax box on 1000' PPCs for increased
durability on the job site
Applications
■	 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 52/155 Mbps ATM
■	 100/10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
■	 4/16 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
■	 T1
■	 Voice
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/ICEA S-100-685
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMX OUTDOOR-CMR
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

Jacket
•	Flame-Retardant PVC

Insulation
•	Polyolefin

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket

Color Code
•	Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
•	Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
•	Pair 3: Green-White/Green
•	Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

PHYSICAL DATA
CMR (Non-Plenum)
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)
Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

0.210
26

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

-10 to +60

	 Operation:

-40 to +75

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: Pull-Pac® II
Jacket Color

600' Pull-Pac® II

1000' Pull-Pac® II

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

Blue

2137160E

White

2137147E

Gray

2137114E

2137146E

Ivory

2137113E

2137143E

Beige

2137144E

Note: For installations using staple guns, the 4-pair construction requires the use of T-25 size staples.

Data subject to change without notice.

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Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

PSACR
(min)

ACR
(min)

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

ACRF
(min)

Return Loss
(min)

1

60.3

63.3

2.0

62.3

65.3

60.8

63.8

20.0

4

49.2

52.2

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.8

51.8

23.0

10

40.8

43.8

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

43.8

25.0

16

36.0

39.0

8.2

44.2

47.2

36.7

39.7

25.0

20

33.5

36.5

9.3

42.8

45.8

34.8

37.8

25.0

25

30.9

33.9

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

35.8

24.3

31.25

28.2

31.2

11.7

39.9

42.9

30.9

33.9

23.6

62.5

18.4

21.4

17.0

35.4

38.4

24.9

27.9

21.5

100

10.3

13.3

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

23.8

20.1

155

1.4

4.4

28.1

29.4

32.4

17.0

20.0

—

200

—

—

32.4

27.8

30.8

14.8

17.8

—

250

—

—

36.9

26.3

29.3

12.8

15.8

—

300

—

—

41.0

25.1

28.1

11.3

14.3

—

350

—

—

44.9

24.1

27.1

9.9

12.9

—

Note:	Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length. Values above 100 MHz are for information only.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e
CMX OUTDOOR-CMR CROSS-SECTION

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

OUTER
JACKET
24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
RIP CORD

DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

17

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Nom. Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
% Speed of Light

70

Impedance	
Frequency (f):	

1-100 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

Note: CMX outdoor rating allows the cable to be exposed
for short distances from the Network Interface Device
on the outside of the house to the point where the cable
enters the house. This type of cable is not to be buried,
direct buried or aerially lashed.

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GenSPEED ® 5000 Category 5e Backbone 25 Pair Cable
Features And Benefits
■	 Connects all systems of a multi-level
distributed system to an intermediate
system
■	 Sequential footage markings
Applications
■	 1000 BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
■	 100/10 BASE-T
■	 100 VG-AnyLAN
■	 52/155 Mp/s ATM
■	 4/16 Mb/s Token Ring
■	 T1
■	 Voice
Standard Compliances
■	 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
■	 ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 5e)
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMR (UL 1666) for
	Non-Plenum
■	 NEC/CEC Type CMP (NFPA 262)
	 for Plenum
■	 RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
■	 UL 444

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
•	25 pairs of 24 AWG solid bare 	
	 annealed copper
Insulation
•	Non-Plenum: Polyolefin
•	Plenum: Fluoropolymer
Color Code
•	See Color Code Chart on page 94, 	
	 except no bandmarking; only solid 	
	 colors

Rip Cord
•	Applied longitudinally under jacket
Jacket
•	Non-Plenum: Flame-retardant PVC
•	Plenum: Low-smoke, flame-retardant
PVC
Separator
•	Non-Plenum: N/A
•	Plenum: Core filler

PHYSICAL DATA
Nominal Cable Diameter (in)
Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

0.500

0.500

125

160

Temperature Rating (˚C)
	 Installation:

0 to +60

0 to +60

	 Operation:

-20 to +75

-20 to +75

Reel

Reel

CMR (Non-Plenum)

CMP (Plenum)

PART NUMBERS
Standard packaging: 1000' Reel
Jacket Color

Data subject to change without notice.

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Blue

2133694E

2131753E

White

2133781E

2131550E

Gray

2133269E

2131752E

Standards-Compliant
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Frequency
MHz

Insertion Loss
(max)

PSNEXT
(min)

NEXT
(min)

PSACRF
(min)

0.772

1.8

1

2.0

4

Return Loss
(min)

64.3

67.3

63.0

—

62.3

65.3

60.8

20.0

4.1

53.3

56.3

48.7

23.0

8

5.8

48.3

51.3

42.7

24.5

10

6.5

47.3

50.3

40.8

25.0

16

8.2

44.3

47.3

36.7

25.0

20

9.3

42.3

45.3

34.7

25.0

25

10.4

41.3

44.3

32.8

24.3

31.25

11.7

39.3

42.3

30.9

23.6

62.5

17.0

35.3

38.3

24.8

21.5

100

22.0

32.3

35.3

20.8

20.1

Note: Values are expressed in dB per 100 m (328 ft.) length.

GenSPEED ® 5000 CATEGORY 5e BACKBONE
25 PAIR CROSS-SECTION

24 AWG
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION

RIP CORD

BINDER
OUTER
JACKET

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DC Resistance (max)
Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
pF/ft @ 1 KHz

14

Delay Skew (max)
ns/100 m

45

Propagation Delay (max)
ns @ 100 MHz

CMP: 518
CMR: 538

Nom. Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
% Speed of Light

CMP: 72
CMR: 68

Characteristic Impedance	
Frequency (f):	
1-100 MHz

Ohms	
100 ± 15

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Category 3 Cables	
As your one-stop resource, General Cable provides a comprehensive line of
Category 3 wiring products. General Cable offers a mix of quality plenum,
riser and multi-dwelling residential cables designed for sophisticated voice
and data systems.
General Cable’s Category 3 Plenum Cable is installed in a building’s return
air plenums for both convenience and aesthetics. Category 3 Riser Cable
is ideal for installation in vertical riser and general horizontal applications.
Available from two to 300 pair counts, Category 3 Plenum and Riser Cables
meet all your Power Sum NEXT backbone voice transmission requirements.
Heavy EMI/RFMI is common in hostile workplaces where equipment and
machinery generate noises that can compromise voice and data signals.
General Cable’s Category 3 Shielded Plenum and Riser Cables feature
Mylar® tape and polyester-backed aluminum foil shields to reduce the
effects of EMI/RFI in electromagnetic environments.
All General Cable’s Category Cables meet applicable TIA/EIA 568 C.2
safety standards. Each safety-listed cable meets the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) and the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements.
Independent third-party testing further confirms the quality and
performance of all cables.
Dual listed for CMX Outdoor-CMR, General Cable’s Category 3 station
wire withstands and operates at the low temperatures found in colder
regions, down to -40°C without jacket cracking.
Available in various jacket colors and pair counts, General Cable’s category
cables meet installers’ needs for virtually every application. Fabricated in
state-of-the-art facilities, these cables are backed by years of technical
expertise and are guaranteed to meet your expectations.

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Index	Page
Category 3 Plenum	

57

Category 3 Non-Plenum	

58

Category 3 Screened	

59

Category 3 Residential
CMX Outdoor-CMR	

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Category 3 Cables

Category 3 Plenum
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC
PRODUCT
NUMBER

JACKET
COLOR

PAIRS

Flexguard Flame-Retardant PVC Jacket
2
White
2131243
3
White
2131244
3
White
2131248
4
White
2131245
4
Gray
2131313

PKG

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

PP

0.13

10

PP

0.15

13

	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket
(except 3 and 4 pair)

SP

0.15

13

	Jacket:

PP

0.17

17

®

4
2131249
4
2131419
4
2131453
4
2131458
4
2131462
4
2131463
6
2131246
6
2131250
25
2131505
25
2131505.99
50
2131757
50
2131757.99
100
2131758
100
2131758.99
PVDF Fluoropolymer Jacket
200
2131442.99
300
2131474.99

	 Color Code:
	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94

	 Rip Cord:

PP

0.17

17

White

SP

0.17

17

	 • Flexguard® flame-retardant PVC
	 • Tough low-friction PVDF fluoropolymer
	 • Sequential footage markings

Gray

SP

0.17

17

Packaging

Blue

PP

0.17

17

	
	
	
	
	

• 1000' Pull-Pac® (PP)
• 1000' spool (SP)
• 1000' Spool-Pac® (SPC)
• 1000' reel (RL)
• Per order length (POL)

White

SPC

0.17

17

Yellow

PP

0.17

17

Green

PP

0.17

17

White

PP

0.18

24

White

SP

0.18

24

White

RL

0.42

102

White

POL

0.42

102

White

RL

0.59

220

White

POL

0.59

220

White

RL

0.84

440

White

POL

0.84

440

Compliances
	
	
	
	

Natural

POL

1.10

728

Natural

POL

1.45

1243

Applications
	
	
	
	
	
	

• 100 VG-AnyLAN
• 52 Mbps ATM
• 4 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
• 10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
• T1
• Voice
• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
• ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 3)
• NEC/CEC Type CMP
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

Data subject to change without notice.

Conductor
Insulation

Electrical Characteristics
DC Resistance (max)

24 AWG
9.38

   Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

18

Characteristic Impedance

Ohms
100 ± 15

   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

  Frequency (f): 1.0-16.0 MHz

Structural Return Loss (SRL)
  Frequency (f): 1.0-10.0 MHz
10.0-16.0 MHz

4 Pair

dB (min)
12
12-10 log (f/10)

Frequency

Insertion Loss
dB/100 m (max)

Power Sum
Near-End Crosstalk
dB (min)

772 kHz

2.2

43

1 MHz

2.6

41

4 MHz

5.6

32

8 MHz

8.5

27

10 MHz

9.7

26

16 MHz

13.1

23

Jacket
Rip Cord

Physical Data
CMP (Plenum)
Temperature Rating (˚C)
	Installation:
	Operation:

0 to +75
-10 to +75

2-6 Pair
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Category 3 Non-Plenum
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC

	 Color Code:
	 • See Color Code Chart on page 90

	 Rip Cord:
	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

	Jacket:
	 • Flame-retardant PVC
	 • Sequential footage markings

Packaging
	
	
	
	
	

• 1000' Pull-Pac® (PP)
• 1000' Spool-Pac® (SPC)
• 1000' spool (SP)
• 1000' reel (RL)
• Per order length (POL)

Applications
	
	
	
	
	
	

• 100 VG-AnyLAN
• 52 Mbps ATM
• 4 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
• 10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
• T1
• Voice

Compliances
	
	
	
	
	

• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
• ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 3)
• NEC/CEC Type CMR
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
• UL 144 for riser
Conductor

PRODUCT
NUMBER

PAIRS

JACKET
COLOR

PKG.

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

2133008
2133009
2133011
2133012
2133013
2133015
2133016
2133017
2133359
2133358
2133018
2133019
2133275
2133296
2133020
2133021
2133022
2133023
2133026
2133027
2133033
2133033.99
2133161
2133161.99
2133144
2133144.99
2133323
2133323.99
2133373.99

2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
12
12
25
25
50
50
100
100
200
200
300

Beige
Gray
Gray
Beige
Gray
Gray
Beige
Gray
White
Gray
Beige
Gray
Blue
White
Beige
Gray
Beige
Gray
Beige
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray

PP
PP
SP
PP
PP
SP
PP
PP
SPC
SPC
SP
SP
PP
PP
PP
PP
SP
SP
RL
RL
RL
POL
RL
POL
RL
POL
RL
POL
POL

0.14
0.14
0.14
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.27
0.27
0.42
0.42
0.56
0.56
0.74
0.74
1.02
1.02
1.23

24 AWG

Frequency

Insertion Loss
dB/100 m (max)

Power Sum
Near-End Crosstalk
dB (min)

9.38

772 kHz

2.2

43

1 MHz

2.6

41

4 MHz

5.6

32

8 MHz

8.5

27

10 MHz

9.7

26

16 MHz

13.1

23

9
9
9
13
13
13
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
23
23
23
23
47
47
105
105
185
185
375
375
724
724
1077

Data subject to change without notice.
Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Insulation
Jacket
Rip Cord

Physical Data

DC Resistance (max)

   Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

18

Characteristic Impedance

Ohms
100 ± 15

   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

CMR (Non-Plenum)
Temperature Rating (˚C)
	Installation:
	Operation:

Electrical Characteristics

0 to +60
-10 to +60

  Frequency (f): 1.0-16.0 MHz

Structural Return Loss (SRL)
  Frequency (f): 1.0-10.0 MHz
10.0-16.0 MHz

dB (min)
12
12-10 log (f/10)

4 Pair
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Category 3 Cables

Category 3 Screened
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Plenum: Fluoropolymer
	 • Non-Plenum: Flame-retardant semirigid PVC

CMP (Plenum)
PRODUCT
NUMBER

PAIRS

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

2131537

2

0.13

14

2131216

3

0.15

18

2131217

4

0.20

23

2131218

6

0.26

32

	 Color Code:
	
	
	
	
	
	

• Pair
• Pair
• Pair
• Pair
• Pair
• Pair

1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:

Blue-White/Blue
Orange-White/Orange
Green-White/Green
Brown-White/Brown
Slate-White/Slate
Blue-Red/Blue

	 Rip Cord:
	 • Plenum: None
	 • Non-Plenum: Applied longitudinally
under jacket

	 Drain Wire:
	 • 24 AWG solid tinned copper

	Shield:

CMR (Non-Plenum)
PRODUCT
NUMBER

	 • Polyester-backed aluminum foil
PAIRS

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

2133175

2

0.19

18

2133176

3

0.22

23

2133177

4

0.23

28

	Jacket:
	 • Plenum: Natural Flexguard® flameretardant PVC (2pr) tough low-friction
PVDF fluoropolymer (3-6 pair)
	 • Non-Plenum: Gray flame-retardant PVC
	 • Sequential footage markings

Data subject to change without notice.

Packaging
	 • 1000' spool (SP)

Electrical Characteristics

Power Sum
Near-End Crosstalk
dB (min)

24 AWG

Frequency

Insertion Loss
dB/100 m (max)

DC Resistance (max)
   Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

9.38

772 kHz

2.2

43

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

18

1 MHz

2.6

41

4 MHz

5.6

32

   PF/ft @ 1kHz

Characteristic Impedance

  Frequency (f):	

1.0-16.0 MHz

Structural Return Loss (SRL)
  Frequency (f):	
	

1.0-10.0 MHz
10.0-16.0 MHz

Ohms
100 ± 15
dB (min)
12
12-10 log (f/10)

Jacket
Conductor

• 100 BASE VG-AnyLAN
• 52 Mbps ATM
• 4 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
• 10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
• T1
• Voice

8 MHz

8.5

27

9.7

26

Compliances

16 MHz

13.1

23

	
	
	
	

Shield
Drain Wire

	
	
	
	
	
	

10 MHz

Physical Data
Insulation

Applications

Temperature
Rating (˚C)
	Installation:
	Operation:

CMR
(Non-Plenum)

CMP
(Plenum)

0 to +60
-10 to +60

0 to +75
-10 to +75

• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
• ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 (Category 3)
• Plenum: NEC/CEC Type CMP
• Non-Plenum: NEC/CEC Type CMR

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Category 3 Residential CMX Outdoor-CMR
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 4 pairs of 24 AWG solid annealed
bare copper

	Insulation:
	 • Polyolefin

	 Color Code:
	
	
	
	
	

Co-extruded stripe
	 • Pair 1: Blue-White/Blue
	 • Pair 2: Orange-White/Orange
	 • Pair 3: Green-White/Green
	 • Pair 4: Brown-White/Brown

PRODUCT
NUMBER

JACKET
COLOR

2137088
2137087

Ivory
L.O. Gray

Data subject to change without notice.
Note: For installations using staple guns, the 4-pair construction requires the use of T-25 size staple.

	 Rip Cord:
	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

	Jacket
	
	
	
	

• Flame-retardant PVC
• Sequential footage markings
• Installation Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
• Operation Temperature: -40°C to 75°C

Physical Data
	
	
	
	

Nominal Cable Diameter (in)
• 0.19
Nominal Cable Weight (lbs/1000ft)
• 20

Electrical Characteristics
24 AWG

DC Resistance (max)

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

17

Characteristic Impedance

Ohms
100 ± 15

   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

  Frequency (f): 1.0-16.0 MHz

Structural Return Loss (SRL)
  Frequency (f): 1.0-10.0 MHz
10.0-16.0 MHz

Applications
	
	
	
	
	
	

• 100 BASE VG-AnyLAN
• 52 Mbps ATM
• 4 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
• 10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
• T1
• Voice

Compliances
	
	
	
	

• ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
• ANSI/ICEA S-100-685
• NEC CMX Outdoor-CMR
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC

60

dB (min)
12
12-10 log (f/10)

NEXT
Power Sum
dB (min)

772 kHz

2.2

43

1 MHz

2.6

41

4 MHz

5.6

32

8 MHz

8.5

27

10 MHz

9.7

26

16 MHz

13.1

23

Note: CMX outdoor rating allows the cable to be exposed for short distances from the Network Interface Device on the outside of
the house to the point where the cable enters the house. This type of cable is not to be buried or direct buried.

Packaging
	 • 600' Pull-Pac® Carton (PP)

9.38

   Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

Insertion Loss
dB/100 m (max)

Frequency

Jacket
Conductor
Insulation
Rip Cord

Physical Data
CMR (Non-Plenum)
Temperature Rating (˚C)
	Installation:
	Operation:

0 to +60
-10 to +60

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5

With extended experience in the field of cross-connect wires, General
Cable provides a variety of indoor and outdoor UL-listed cross-connect and
distributing frame wire for interconnecting equipment and supplying service
in central offices, distribution cabinets and point-to-point hookups.

Index	Page
Customer Premise
Cross-Connect Wire	

62

General Cable meets installers’ needs with a breadth of products for virtually
any application. Aimed at providing convenience and flexibility, all cables are
manufactured, tested and approved to UL, the NEC and applicable TIA/EIA
and Telcordia standards.

Network Outdoor
Cross-Connect Wire	

63

Universal
Cross-Connect Wire	

64

DSX Distribution
Frame Wire 	

65

Distributing
Frame Wire	

66

With years of technical expertise and a focus on cultivating strong
relationships, General Cable provides customers with first-class technical
support and a competitive advantage. For more than a century and a half,
General Cable has stayed ahead of the industry’s changing needs with a
variety of products that meet future performance requirements and provide
the best value in cabling solutions. General Cable’s cross-connect and
distribution frame wire offer unparalleled, world-class quality.

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Customer Premise Cross-Connect Wire

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Spec. 5006

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 •2
 2 and 24 AWG solid bare annealed
copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC

	Pairing:
	 • Two twists per foot minimum
	 •F
 or ease of identification, a variety of
different color options are available

Packaging
	 • 1000' spool (SP)
	 •O
 ther lengths and put-ups are also
available

Applications
	 •S
 uitable for voice and data
transmission up to 4 Mbps
	 • For cross-connecting between
terminals of a distribution frame or
other premise equipment

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 •C
 ategory 2 compatible

PRODUCT
NUMBER PAIRS AWG

2114200
2114328
2114369
2114385
7023708
7041916
7023773
7023781
7036759
7023864
7023716
7023724
2114211
2114363
2114364
7041973
7042047
2114212

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
1
2

24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
22
22
22
22
22

COLOR CODE
PAIR 1

PAIR 2

R/G-G/R
R/BK-BK/R
R/BL-BL/R
R/Y-Y/R
BL/W-W/BL
BL/Y-Y/BL
O/W-W/O
G/W-W/G
BK/W-W/BK
R/W-W/R
BL/W-W/BL
BL/W-W/BL
BL/W-W/BL
W/O-O/W
W/G-G/W
BL/W-W/BL
R/W-W/R
BL/W-W/BL

Data subject to change without notice.

PAIR 3

O/W-W/O
O/W-W/O
O/W-W/O

O/W-W/O

PAIR 4

PKG./
O.D.
CARTON (INCHES)

8
1000' SP
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
3
G/W-W/G
4
G/W-W/G BR/W-W/BR
4
4
4
4
4
4

0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.09
0.10
0.12
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.12

WEIGHT
(LBS/
KFT)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
9
12
5
5
5
5
10

Electrical Characteristics
22 AWG
1 pr.

24 AWG
1-4 pr.

DC Resistance (max)

18.0

28.6

Characteristic Impedance

100

100

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   Ohms @ 1 MHz (nom)

Customer Premise Cross-Connect Wire

Type “F” • Spec. 5008

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC

	Pairing:
	 • Four twists per foot minimum

Packaging
	 •S
 upplied on non-returnable spools
as shown in table (SP)

Applications
	 •S
 uitable for voice and data
transmission up to 16 Mbps
	 • For cross-connecting between
terminals of a distribution frame or
other premise equipment

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 •B
 ellcore Specification TA-TSY-000130
	 • Category 3 compatible

COLOR CODE

PRODUCT
NUMBER

PAIRS

2113055
2134023
2114327
2114375
2114374
7042500
7051543
2113054
2113189
7042518
2114307
7042526

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3

PAIR 1

PAIR 2

O/W-W/O
G/W-W/G
BL/R-R/BL
R/W-W/R
BK/W-W/BK
BL/Y-Y/BL
BL/Y-BL
BL/W-W/BL
V/BL-BL/V
BL/R-R/BL O/R-R/O
BL/W-W/BL O/W-W/O
BL/W-W/BL O/W-W/O

Data subject to change without notice.

PAIR 3

PKG.

G/W-W/G

1000' SP
1000' SP
1000' SP
1000' SP
1000' SP
1000' SP
600' SP
1000' SP
500' SP
1150' SP
1000' SP
600' SP

PKG./
O.D.
WEIGHT
CARTON (INCHES) (LBS/KFT)
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
4
4
4

Electrical Characteristics
24 AWG
DC Resistance (max)

28.6

Coaxial Capacitance (max)

0.15

Insulation Resistance (min)

300

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   microfarads/kft @ 23˚C

   Megohm - kft @ 23˚C

62

0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.067
0.09
0.09
0.12

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3.25
6
6
10

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Cross-Connect and Distribution Frame Wire

Network Outdoor Cross-Connect Wire
Type “G” • Spec. 5010

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 •1
 pair of 22 AWG solid bare
annealed copper

	Insulation:
PRODUCT
NUMBER

COLOR CODE

7042427
2114357

PAIR 1

PKG./
CARTON

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

W/V

8

5

R/W

8

5

Data subject to change without notice.

	Pairing:
	 • Five twists per foot minimum

Packaging
	 • 400' spool (SP)
	 • 8 per carton

Electrical Characteristics
22 AWG
DC Resistance (max)

17.8

Coaxial Capacitance (max)

0.09

Insulation Resistance (min)

5000

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   microfarads/kft @ 23˚C

   Megohm - kft @ 23˚C

	 •D
 ual-insulated polypropylene with a
flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC skin

Applications
	 •S
 uitable for voice and data
transmission up to 16 Mbps
	 • For cross-connecting between feeder
and distribution circuits within the
confines of outdoor distribution
cabinets

Compliances
	 • Bellcore Specification TA-NWT-000126
	 •C
 ategory 3 compatible

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Universal Cross-Connect Wire
Type “N” • Spec. 5013
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 22 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC

	Pairing:
	 • Four twists per foot minimum

Packaging
	 • Supplied on non-returnable spools as
shown in table (SP)

Applications

PRODUCT
NUMBER

2113057
2113058
2113059
2113060
2113061

COLOR CODE
PKG.

PKG./
CARTON

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

W/V-V

400' SP

8

4.9

1

W/V-V

1000' SP

4

4.9

1

W/R-R

1000' SP

4

4.9

2

R/BL-BL

R/O-O

1000' SP

3

9.9

3

W/BL-BL

W/O-O

500' SP

3

14.7

PAIRS

PAIR 1

1

	 • Suitable for voice and data transmission
up to 16 Mbps
	 • UL Listed cross-connect wire for indoor
use in distributing frames and crossconnect arrays; suitable for use outdoors
in cross-connect cabinets and terminal
boxes. Has excellent low-temperature
characteristics for installation in cold
climates

Electrical Characteristics

Compliances

   microfarads/kft @ 23˚C

	 • UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 • Bellcore Specification TA-NWT-000126
	 • Category 3 compatible

64
64

PAIR 2

Data subject to change without notice.

22 AWG
DC Resistance (max)

18.0

Coaxial Capacitance (max)

0.15

Insulation Resistance (min)

500

Near-End Cross Talk (min)

44

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   Megohm - kft @ 23˚C
   dB @ 772 kHz

PAIR 3

W/G-G

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Cross-Connect and Distribution Frame Wire

DSX Distribution Frame Wire
Type “Y2” • Spec. 5506

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Insulation:
PRODUCT
NUMBER

2114388
2114395
2114396
7026156

	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC, 90°C
	 • Insulation thickness = 0.008"

PAIRS

PKG.

PKG./
CARTON

2.5

5000' SP

1

	 • Six twists per foot minimum

	Pairing:

2.5

660' SP

4

	 Color Code:

2.5

1350' SP

2

2.5

1000' SP

4

	 • Pair 1: Blue-White/White-Blue
	 •P
 air 2: Orange-White/White-Orange
	 • Single: Green

Data subject to change without notice.

Physical Data
Electrical Characteristics
24 AWG

	 • Nominal cable diameter (in): 0.10
	 • Nominal cable weight (lbs/1000 ft): 8.2

DC Resistance (max)

28.6

Packaging

Coaxial Capacitance (max)

0.15

	 • Spool (SP)
	 •C
 ardboard coil (CL)

Insulation Resistance (min)

300

Applications

Capacitance Unbalance (max)
   Picofarads - 100ft @ 1.0 kilohertz

70

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   microfarads/kft @ 23˚C

   Megohm - kft @ 23˚C

	 •S
 uitable for voice and data
transmission up to 16 Mbps
	 • For cross-connecting equipment
units in telephone central offices
and point-to-point hookups

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 •C
 ategory 3 compatible

65
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Distributing Frame Wire
Type “DT” • Spec. 5009
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 •2
 2 and 24 AWG solid tinned annealed
copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC
	 • Insulation thickness = 0.008"

	Pairing:
	 • Four twists per foot minimum

Packaging
	 • Standard spool (SP)
	 •B
 ell spool (BSP)
	 • Bell spool dimensions (tapered)
	Inner Drum: 7.25" tapered to
6.25"
Flange: 12.25"
Traverse: 4.25"
	 • Other lengths and put-ups are also
available
	 • Tight pair twist cables are available
upon request

Applications
	 •S
 uitable for voice and data
transmission up to 16 Mbps
	 • For cross-connecting equipment units
in telephone central offices and pointto-point hookups

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 •B
 ellcore Specification TA-TSY-000136
	 • Category 3 compatible

PRODUCT
NUMBER

PAIRS

AWG

COLOR
CODE

PKG./
CARTON

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

7051576
7051535
7051592
7051600
7022551
7022569

1

24

R/BK

1000' SP

4

0.074

3.1

1

24

1

24

O/W

1000' SP

4

0.074

3.1

R/W

1000' SP

4

0.074

3.1

1

24

BK/W

1000' SP

4

0.074

3.1

1

24

Y/BL

6000' BSP

2

0.074

3.1

1

24

Y/O

6000' BSP

2

0.074

3.1

1

24

Y/G

6000' BSP

2

0.074

7022577
7022585
7056534
2113046
7022593
7022601
2113063
7051618
7051626
7051634
7022460
7022478
7022486
7022494
7022502
2113040
2113065
2113184
2113219

3.1

1

24

Y/R

6000' BSP

2

0.074

3.1

1

24

G/W

1000' SP

4

0.074

3.1

1000' SP

1

24

W/BL

0.074

3.1

3C

24

Y/BL/R

4500' BSP

1

0.080

4.7

2

24

Y/BL-R/G

3000' BSP

2

0.098

6.2

1

22

Y/BL

1000' SP

4

0.084

4.7

1

22

BK/W

1000' SP

4

0.084

4.7

1

22

R/W

1000' SP

4

0.084

4.7

1

22

BL/W

1000' SP

4

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/BL

4500' BSP

2

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/O

4500' BSP

2

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/G

4500' BSP

2

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/R

4500' BSP

2

0.084

4.7

1

22

R/G

4500' BSP

2

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/BK

3000' BSP

0.084

4.7

1

22

W/BL

3000' BSP

0.084

4.7

2

22

W/BL-R/G

2000' BSP

0.116

9.4

2

22

R/W-BK/BL

1150' HT

0.084

4.7

Data subject to change without notice.

Electrical Characteristics
22 AWG

24 AWG

DC Resistance (max)

0.089

0.143

Coaxial Capacitance (nom)

0.150

0.125

Characteristic Impedance

100

100

  Ohms/5 ft

   microfarads/kft @ kHz
   Ohms @ 1 MHz (nom)

66

PKG.

2

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Central Office Cables	
General Cable is a highly recognized manufacturer of a comprehensive line of
Central Office cable. As a primary national supplier, our top-quality product
line includes cables with the ability to run both analog and digital services
from 75 Ohm DS3/4 interconnect cable and switchboard cable to ALVYN
terminating cable and two-way digital transmission cable. General Cable’s
preferred central office cables are engineered for T1, DS1, DS1C, DS2 and
other broadband services.
Designed to provide the optimum in performance, the products’ transmission,
physical and mechanical characteristics are committed to the highest
standards of product quality. All of these cables provide enhanced crosstalk
and attenuation performance for customers who need broadband solutions.
In addition, Telcordia test reports are available upon request for the
terminating cable line of products.

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Index	Page
734D Series for
DS-3 and DS-4 	

68

735A/C Series for
DS-3 and DS-4	

69

Switchboard Cable	

70

Shielded Switchboard Cable	

71

100 Ohm Individually
Braided Shielded
Twisted Pair Cable	

72

Dual Insulated
Dual Shielded Flexible
Terminating Cable	

73

Tight Twisted Pair
Digital Terminating Cable	

74

Dual Insulated
ALVYN Sheathed
Terminating Cable	

75

Foam Skin ALVYN Riser	

76

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734D Series for DS-3 and DS-4
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
Product Construction
	Conductor:
	 • 20 AWG silver-plated copper

	Insulation:
	 • Gas-injected foamed PE (O.D.: 0.146")

	Shield:
	 • Foil:	 Aluminum
	 • Braid:	 85% tinned copper

	Jacket:
	 • Flame-retardant PVC

Temperature/Voltage Rating
	 • 75˚ C/300 V

Packaging
	 • 1000' wood reels

Applications
	 • Interconnect and cross-connecting central
offices
	 • Plenum cable is also available upon request

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

CMR (Non-Plenum)
PRODUCT
NUMBER

7340201
7340201T
7340202
7340203
7340206
7340208
7340209
7340212
7340216

CONDUCTORS

PART NUMBER

1
1 + 22 AWG Tracer
2
3
6
8
9
12
16

CO20C0012410
ZO20C0022010
CO20C0022410
CO20C0032410
CO20C0061110
CO20C0082410
CO20C0092410
CO20C0122410
CO20C0162410

Data subject to change without notice.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SRL
5-90 MHz
(dB MIN.)
30

DC RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT
NOM.)

SHIELD DC
RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT NOM.)

NOMINAL
CAPACITANCE
(pF/ft)

10.1

5.6

17.3

ATTENUATION (NOMINAL)
MHz/SIGNAL

dB/100ft

dB/100m

0.772
CEPT1
CEPT2
5
10
CEPT3
DS3
STS1
44.736
50
CEPT4
STS3
100
DS4
200

0.24
0.25
0.50
0.54
0.75
0.98
1.15
1.21
1.65
1.70
2.01
2.19
2.69
2.94
3.58

0.79
0.82
1.64
1.77
2.46
3.21
3.77
3.97
5.41
5.58
6.59
7.18
8.82
9.64
11.74

Data subject to change without notice.

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NVP %
80

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Central Office Cables

735A/C Series for DS-3 and DS-4
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Product Construction
	Conductor:
	 • 26 AWG silver-plated copper

	Insulation:
	 • Gas-injected foamed PE (O.D.: 0.077")

CMR (Non-Plenum)
PRODUCT
NUMBER

7356201
7356201T
7356202
7356203
7356206
7356208
7356209
7356212
7356216
7356224

	Shield:

CONDUCTORS

PART NUMBER

1
1 + 22 AWG Tracer
2
3
6
8
9
12
16
24

CO26C0012010
ZO26C0022010
CO26C0022010
CO26C0032010
CO26C0062010
CO26C0082010
CO26C0092010
CO26C0122010
CO26C0162010
NOT SET UP

	 • Foil:	 Aluminum
	 • Braid:	 95% tinned copper

	Jacket:
	 • Flame-retardant PVC

Temperature/Voltage Rating
	 • 75˚ C/300 V

Packaging:
	 • 1000' reels

Applications
	 • Interconnect and cross-connecting central
offices

Data subject to change without notice.

Compliances
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR  

735A ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

ATTENUATION (MAXIMUM)

SRL
5-90 MHz
(dB MIN.)

DC RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT
MAX.)

SHIELD DC
RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT NOM.)

NOMINAL
CAPACITANCE
(pF/ft)

NVP %

30

40.0

2.70

17.0

83

735C ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SRL
5-150 MHz
(dB MIN.)

DC RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT
MAX.)

SHIELD DC
RESISTANCE
(OHMS/KFT NOM.)

NOMINAL
CAPACITANCE
(pF/ft)

NVP %

35

40.0

2.70

17.0

83

MHz/SIGNAL

dB/100ft

0.772
CEPT1
CEPT2
5
10
CEPT3
DS3
STS1
44.736
50
CEPT4
STS3
100
DS4
200

0.50
0.54
1.02
1.10
1.50
2.02
2.30
2.56
3.28
3.40
4.12
4.36
4.99
5.84
7.08

Data subject to change without notice.

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Switchboard Cable

Spec. 4753 • Type CMR • TIW Series
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC
	 • Insulation thickness = 0.006"

	Pairing:

PRODUCT
NUMBER

	Jacket:

7023039
2114621
6970073
6970065
7023021
6970123

	 • Gray, tough, flame-retardant PVC

7002975

	 • Three twists per foot minimum

	 Color Code:
	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94

	 Rip Cord:
	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

Packaging
	 • 1000' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

PAIRS

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

3

0.13

13

4

0.16

16

12

0.24

42

25

0.36

84

32

0.37

106

50

0.46

168

75

0.56

247

Data subject to change without notice.
Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Applications

Electrical Characteristics

	
	
	
	

DC Resistance (max)

• Voice
• T1 Fractional
• Category 2 applications
• Basic rate ISDN

Compliances
	 • ANSI/ICEA S-80-576
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

24 AWG
3-6 pr
over 6 pr
31.5

31.5

19

22

6.2
16

7.1
18

100 ± 15

100 ± 20

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

Attenuation (nom)

   dB/1000 ft @ 0.772 MHz
   dB/1000 ft @ 4.224 MHz

Characteristic Impedance
   Ohms @ 1 MHz (nom)

Conductor
Insulation
Jacket
Rip Cord

70
70

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Shielded Switchboard Cable
Spec. 4754 • Type CMR

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Insulation:
PRODUCT
NUMBER

	 • Flame-retardant semi-rigid PVC
	 • Insulation thickness = 0.006"

PAIRS

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

2114628

25

0.350

90

	 • Three twists per foot minimum

2114627

32

0.380

120

	 Color Code:

	Pairing:

	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94

Data subject to change without notice.

	 Rip Cord:
	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

Electrical Characteristics

	Shield:
24 AWG

DC Resistance (max)

	 • Polyester-backed aluminum foil shield
	 • Aluminum facing in

31.5

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

Coaxial Capacitance (max)

	 Drain Wire:

22

   microfarads/kft @ 23˚C

	 • 24 AWG solid tinned copper drain wire is
placed on aluminum side

Attenuation (nom)

   dB/1000 ft @ 0.772 MHz
   dB/1000 ft @ 4.224 MHz

Characteristic Impedance

7.1
18

	Jacket:

100 ± 20

	 • Tough, gray, flame-retardant PVC

   Ohms @ 1 MHz (nom)

Packaging
	 • 1000' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

Jacket

Conductor

Shield

Insulation

Drain Wire

Rip Cord

Applications
	
	
	
	

• Voice
• T1 Fractional
• Category 2 applications
• Basic rate ISDN

Compliances
	 • ANSI/ICEA S-80-576
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

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100 Ohm Individually Braided Shielded Twisted Pair Cable
Terminating Cable for Digital Transmission • Spec. 4162 • Type CMR/CM
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 22 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • High-density polyethylene with a layer of
flame-retardant PVC overall
	 • Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.051"
	 • Secondary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.072"

	 Drain Wire:
	 • 22 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Shield:
	 • 34 AWG tinned copper braid 90% coverage

	 Pair Jacket:
	 • Flame-retardant PVC jacket over each braid
shielded twisted pair

	 Color Code:
	 • Pair jackets are color-coded by use of
jacket printing
	 • Marking or printing will correspond
with the colors of the insulated pairs
(e.g., white/blue printed on the pair jacket
indicates the insulation colors
of the pairs enclosed)

	Jacket:
	 • Flame-retardant PVC
	 • Sequential footage markings

Packaging

PRODUCT
NUMBER

PAIRS

COLOR
CODE

JACKET
COLOR

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

2117037
2117046
2117047
2117048
7056898
7056906

1

W/BL

Orange

0.18

26

1

BK/O

Gray

0.18

26

1

R/G

Gray

0.18

26

1

W/BL

Red

0.18

26

1

W/BL

Gray

0.18

26

1

W/O

Gray

0.18

26

7056880
7056930
7056948
7056955
7056963

2

See Chart

Gray

0.46

75

5

See Chart

Gray

0.57

160

8

See Chart

Gray

0.72

244

10

See Chart

Gray

0.80

302

12

See Chart

Gray

0.87

355

Data subject to change without notice.

Electrical Characteristics
22 AWG

Frequency

Attenuation
dB/1000 ft

NEXT
dB/1000 ft

FEXT
dB/1000 ft

DC Resistance (max)

18

.100 MHz

2.2

97

109

Resistance Unbalanced (max)

5

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

	 • 500' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

   (of a pair) @ 20˚C

Shield Resistance (nom)

3.3

Applications

Mutual Capacitance (max)

19

	 • T1/DS1
	 • Suitable for use in terminating highfrequency lines to carrier equipment in
central offices

Compliances
	 • 1 pair: UL and c(UL) Type CM
	 • 2 pair through 12 pair: UL and c(UL) Type
CMR

72

   Ohms @ 1000 ft
   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

Impedance

100 ± 5

  Ohms/772 kHz

.772 MHz

6.1

93

94

1.000 MHz

7.0

88

92

1.600 MHz

9.1

85

90

3.150 MHz

13.2

82

88

6.300 MHz

19.1

80

83

10.000 MHz

25.0

72

71

Color Code Chart
PAIR
NO.

COLOR
CODE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

White & Blue
White & Orange
White & Green
White & Brown
White & Slate
Red & Blue
Red & Orange
Red & Green
Red & Brown
Red & Slate
Black & Blue
Black & Orange

Jacket

Braid
Shield

Dual
Insulation

Drain Wire

Conductor

1 Pair Construction

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Central Office Cables

Dual Insulated Dual Shielded Flexible Terminating Cable
Spec. 4502 • Type CMR • 600C Series

Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 22 AWG solid tinned copper conductors

	Insulation:
PRODUCT
NUMBER

2117005
2117039
2117006
2117040
2117007
2117041
2117051
2117008
2117042
2117045
2117003
2117043
2117009
2117044
2117020
2117056
2117010

PAIRS

JACKET
COLOR

6

	 • Inner layer of polyethylene covered by an
outer layer of flame-retardant PVC
	 • Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.042"
	 •S
 econdary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.050"

PKG

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

DK. Gray

1000'

0.37

66

6

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.37

66

12

DK. Gray

Bulk

0.48

108

12

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.48

108

16

DK. Gray

1000'

0.50

134

	 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap

16

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.50

134

20

L.O. Gray

1000'

0.55

160

	Shield:

25

DK. Gray

1000'

0.63

191

25

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.63

191

28

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.64

208

	 • 22 AWG solid tinned copper drain wire is
placed between the two shields

30

DK. Gray

1000'

0.65

222

	 Rip Cord:

30

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.65

222

	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

32

DK. Gray

1000'

0.68

234

	Jacket:

32

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.68

234

50

DK. Gray

1000'

0.82

343

	 • Flame-retardant PVC
	 • Sequential footage markings

50

L.O. Gray

Bulk

0.82

343

75

DK. Gray

1000'

0.95

489

	 Color Code:
	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94

	 Core Wrap:

	 • Two polyester-backed aluminum foil shields

	 Drain Wire:

Packaging
	 • 1000' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

Data subject to change without notice.

Electrical Characteristics
DC Resistance (max)

Applications
22 AWG
18

	 Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

Insulation Resistance (min)

5000

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

20.1

	 Megohm - 1000 ft @ 23˚C
	 nF/1000 ft @ 1 kHz

Attenuation (nom)

	 dB/1000 ft @ 1 MHz
	 dB/1000 ft @ 1.6 MHz
	 dB/1000 ft @ 4.0 MHz

PSNEXT

	 dB/1000
dB/1000
dB/1000
dB/1000

ft
ft
ft
ft

@
@
@
@

0.772
1.600
3.150
6.300

MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz

Characteristic Impedance (nom)

5.0
6.6
11.3
42
38
33
29
100 ± 15

	 Ohms @ 1 MHz

Jacket
Shield

Drain Wire

	
	
	
	

• T1/DS1
• DS1C
• DS2
• For interconnecting (DSI) digital equipment
to digital cross-connects (DSX) and
computers

Compliances
	 • Telcordia (Bellcore) analyzed the General
Cable 4502 Series - Type 600C Family
of Central Office Cables to the criteria in
Telcordia GR-137-CORE. Copies of the
analysis report are available from General
Cable upon request.
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

Conductor
Dual
Insulation

Rip Cord

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Tight Twisted Pair Digital Terminating Cable
Spec. 7271 • Type CMR • 1161A Series
24 AWG Shielded/Extended Frequency
Product Construction
	Conductors
	 • 24 AWG solid tinned annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • High-density polyethylene, nom. = 0.036"
PRODUCT
NUMBER

	Pairing:
	 • Tight pair lays

	 Color Code:
	 • See chart below

	Shield:

7271.01224.S1R
7271.02524.S1R
7271.02824.S1R

PAIRS

O.D.
(INCHES)

12

0.35

60

25

0.48

109

28

0.51

132

	 • Polyester-backed aluminum foil shield

Data subject to change without notice.

	 Drain Wire:

Electrical Characteristics

	 • 24 AWG solid tinned copper

24 AWG

	 Rip Cord:

DC Resistance (max)

	 • Applied longitudinally under jacket

Mutual Capacitance (max)

	Jacket:

9.38

500

	 • Flame-retardant gray PVC

   (mohms - 1000')

Packaging

Characteristic Impedance

Ohms
100 ± 15

	 • 1000' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

Capacitance Unbalance
   pF/100m

Pr to Pr
Pr to Ground

NEXT
dB

0.772 MHz

1.9

56

1 MHz

2.2

55

4 MHz

4.1

45

8 MHz

5.0

41

10 MHz

5.7

39

16 MHz

7.2

35

17

Insulation Resistance (min)

  Frequency (f):                 1.0 MHz

Attenuation
dB/100 m

Frequency

   Ohms/100 m (328 ft) @ 20˚C

   pF/ft @ 1 kHz

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

70 (max)
330 (max)

Applications
	
	
	
	
	

• T1/DS1
• DS1C
• DS2
• 10 BASE-T
• Shielded digital terminating cable is
designed for switching and transmission
equipment cabling for telephone
central office

Compliances
	 • TIA/EIA 568 C.2
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

Features
	 • Nominal 100 Ohm impedance
	 • Shielding from EMI
	 • Short twist length for better crosstalk
performance

Color Code Chart
PAIR
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

RING

White

Blue

White

Orange

White

Green

White

Brown

White

Slate

Red

Blue

Red

Orange

Red

Green

Red

Brown

Red

Slate

Black

Blue

Black

Orange

Black

Green

PAIR
NO.

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Jacket

Conductor

Shield

Insulation

Drain Wire

74

TIP

Rip Cord

TIP

RING

Black

Brown

Black

Slate

Yellow

Blue

Yellow

Orange

Yellow

Green

Yellow

Brown

Yellow

Slate

Violet

Blue

Violet

Orange

Violet

Green

Violet

Brown

Violet

Slate

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Central Office Cables

Dual Insulated ALVYN Sheathed Terminating Cable

Terminating Cable for Voice and Digital Transmission • Spec. 4513 • Type CMR
Bell System Type: ABAM (22 AWG) • ABMM (24 AWG)
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 22 and 24 AWG solid tinned copper
conductors

	Insulation:
PRODUCT
NUMBER

7043938
7043946
7043953
7043961
2110020
7044001
7044118
7043979
7043987
7043995
2110021
2110022
2110013
2110014
2110015
2110016
2110017
2110023
2110018
2110019

PAIRS

AWG

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

	 • Inner layer of polyethylene covered by an
outer layer of flame-retardant PVC
	 • 22 AWG
	 	 • Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.039"
	 	 • Secondary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.048"
	 • 24 AWG
	 	 • Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.032"
	 	 • Secondary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.039"

6

22

0.45

80

12

22

0.50

120

16

22

0.58

150

25

22

0.67

230

28

22

0.74

250

30

22

0.75

265

	 Color Code:

50

22

0.93

410

	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94

75

22

1.10

570

100

22

1.20

730

200

22

1.60

1350

300

22

1.90

1970

	 Core Wrap:
	 • Polyester core wrap

	Shield:
	 • 0.008" corrugated polymer-coated
aluminum bonded to jacket

600

22

2.80

2590

25

24

0.56

150

50

24

0.74

255

	 • Dark gray flame-retardant PVC
	 • Sequential footage markings

100

24

1.00

460

200

24

1.30

860

Packaging

300

24

1.50

1240

	 • 1000' reel (RL)
	 • Bulk reels are available upon request

400

24

1.80

1750

Applications

600

24

2.20

2440

900

24

2.70

3190

	 • Voice
	 • T1
	 • Suitable for voice and carrier transmission
between the outside plant entrance
cables to station protector frames and to
carrier equipment bays and for use in riser
applications

Data subject to change without notice.

Electrical Characteristics
22 AWG
6-600 pr.

24 AWG
25-900 pr.

DC Resistance (max)

17.2

27.3

Insulation Resistance (min)

5000

5000

   nF/mile @ 1 kHz
   pF/ft@ 1 kHz

83
16

83
16

Characteristic Impedance (nom)

100

100

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

   Megohm - 1000 @ 23°C

Mutual Capacitance (nom)

Frequency
0.772 MHz
1 MHz
4 MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz

Attenuation
dB/100 m (max)
2.2
2.6
5.6
8.5
9.7
13.1

NEXT
dB
43
41
32
28
26
23

	Jacket:

Compliances
	
	
	
	
	

• REA PE-87
• GTS-8510
• Bellcore Specification TR-TSY-000141
• TIA/EIA 568 C.2
• UL and c(UL) Type CMR

   Ohms @ 1 MHz

Jacket

Core Wrap

Dual
Insulation

Conductor

Corrugated
Shield

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Foam Skin ALVYN Riser   Riser Cable For Voice and Digital Transmission

Spec. 2507 • Type CMR • Bell System Type: ARMM (24 AWG) • ARTM (26 AWG)
Product Construction
	Conductors:
	 • 24 and 26 AWG solid bare annealed copper

	Insulation:
	 • Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer
of foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid
PVC skin
	 • 24 AWG
	 	 •	Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.031"
	 	 •	Secondary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.035"
	 • 26 AWG
	 	 •	Primary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.023"
	 	 •	Secondary insulation, nominal O.D. = 0.027"

	 Color Code:
	 • See Color Code Chart on page 94, except
no bandmarking; only solid colors

	 Core Wrap:
	 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap

	Shield:
	 • 0.008" corrugated, adhesive-coated
aluminum bonded to jacket

	Jacket:
	 • Gray flame-retardant PVC jacket bonded to
the coated aluminum

Packaging
	 • Standard lengths are shipped on returnable
steel reels or on non-returnable wood reels
when requested
	 • ARAM (22 AWG) is available upon request

PRODUCT
NUMBER

2019000
2019001
7507601
7507619
7507627
7507635
7507643
7507650
7507668
2019005
2019003
2019004
7507544
7507551
7507569
7507577
7507536

PAIRS

AWG

O.D.
(INCHES)

WEIGHT
(LBS/KFT)

STANDARD
LENGTH (FT)

25

24

0.53

142

5000

50

24

0.66

234

5000

100

24

0.85

410

5000

200

24

1.20

760

2500

300

24

1.40

1105

2500

400

24

1.50

1445

2500

600

24

1.90

2150

1250

900

24

2.20

3170

1250

1200

24

2.60

4185

1000

50

26

0.56

165

5000

100

26

0.71

280

5000

200

26

0.92

495

5000

300

26

1.10

710

3000

400

26

1.20

930

3000

600

26

1.50

1365

1000

900

26

1.80

2025

1000

1200

26

2.00

2665

1000

Data subject to change without notice.
Note: Non-stock items may be subject to minimum order quantities.

Applications
	 • Intended primarily for placement in vertical
risers in buildings and may be used in
general horizontal applications
	 • Designed for voice and carrier transmission
between the station protector frames and
other equipment terminals

Electrical Characteristics

Compliances
	 • TIA/EIA 568 C.2
	 • Bellcore Specification TR-TSY-000111
	 • UL and c(UL) Type CMR

DC Resistance (max)

26 AWG

27.3

43.9

83

83

   Ohms/1000 ft @ 20˚C

Mutual Capacitance (nom)
   nF/mile @ 1 kHz

Frequency
0.772 MHz
1 MHz
4 MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz

Jacket

Core Wrap

Dual
Insulation

Conductor

Corrugated
Shield

76

24 AWG

Attenuation
dB/100 m (max)
2.2
2.6
5.6
8.5
9.7
13.1

NEXT
dB
43
41
32
28
26
23

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Optical Fiber
General Cable, Corning® Optical Fiber.
Names that are synonymous with cable
and fiber combine to create the ultimate
in fiber optics. General Cable partners
with Corning Optical Fiber to deliver the
world’s most reliable and technologically
advanced optical fiber cables.

Singlemode

Multimode

Standard
General Cable utilizes Corning® SMF-28e+™ fiber as its
standard singlemode offering. This is a full-spectrum
fiber that is fully backward-compatible with legacy
singlemode fiber. It enables increased optical launch
power of legacy singlemode fiber, improved macrobend
specifications from 0.05 dB to 0.03 dB, and tighter zero
dispersion wavelength (l0 ) tolerance from a range of
± 10 nm to ± 7 nm. This fiber supports all broadband
applications and complies with the most stringent
industry standards, such as:
	
• ITU-T G.652 (Tables A, B, C and D)
	
• IEC 60793-2-50 Type B1.3
	
• TIA/EIA 492-CAAB
	
• Telecordia GR-20-CORE

ClearCurve® Multimode Fiber
Corning® ClearCurve® ultra-bendable laser-optimized™ multimode
optical fiber delivers the best macrobending performance in the
industry while maintaining compatibility with current optical fibers,
equipment, practices and procedures. ClearCurve OM3/OM4
multimode fiber is designed to withstand tight bends and
challenging cable routes with substantially less signal loss than
conventional multimode fiber.
InfiniCor® Multimode Fiber
For enterprise networks, turn to General Cable utilizing Corning®
InfiniCor® fibers. These are the world’s first laser-optimizedTM fibers.
These fibers allow higher data aggregation in premise applications
compared with non-laser-optimized fibers, full compatibility
with legacy protocols and applications, superior measurement
technology and manufacturing control, and industry-leading CPC®
coatings for superior microbend and environmental performance.
InfiniCor fiber performance is ensured by minEMBc, the industry’s
leading standards-approved bandwidth measurement for OM3
fibers. InfiniCor fibers are the only ones to use this measurement to
ensure 10 Gb/s performance.
62.5 micron
These fibers support data rates of 1 Gb/s in both the 850 nm and
1300 nm windows. They comply with the most stringent industry
standards, such as:
	
• ISO/IEC 11801, type OM1 fiber
	
• IEC 60793-2-10, type A1b fiber
	
• TIA/EIA, 492AAAA-A
50 micron
These fibers support data rates of 10 Gb/s at 850 nm. They also
comply with the most stringent industry standards, such as:
	
• ISO/IEC 11801, type OM2, OM3 and OM4* fibers
	
• IEC 60793-2-10, type A1a.1, A1a.2 and A1a.3* fibers
	
• TIA/EIA, 492AAAB, 492AAAC-A and 492AAAD

Long-Haul
For long-haul applications, rely on General Cable’s
long history of cable experience and the technology of
Corning® LEAF® fiber. This is the most widely deployed
non-zero dispersion shifted (NZ-DSF) fiber in the world
and the first low water peak NZ-DSF fiber. Its large
effective area and industry-leading polarization mode
dispersion (PMD) specifications enable 10 Gb/s and
40 Gb/s network systems of the future.

*	 Assumes IEC draft standard is harmonized with 492AAAD, which was approved by TIA

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Optical Fiber Code Cross-Reference
Fiber Type

General Cable

Corning® Optical Fiber Description

Standard Loose
Tube SM

AQ

SMF-28e+TM Fiber

Full spectrum, low water peak singlemode,
ITU-T G.652.D

Performance Loose
Tube SM

AT

SMF-28e+TM Fiber

Full spectrum, high performance low water
peak singlemode with 0.35/0.25 attenuation,
ITU-T G.652.D

Tight Buffer SM

AP

SMF-28e+TM Fiber

Full spectrum, low water peak singlemode with
900µm PVC buffer, ITU-T G.652.D

Long-Haul SM

AL

LEAF® Fiber

Large Aeff, low water peak, NZ-DSF singlemode,
ITU-T G.655

Bend-Insensitive SM

AB

SMF-28e® XB Fiber

Full spectrum with improved macrobending
performance, ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A

62.5 µm MM

CG

InfiniCor ® 300 Fiber

1 Gb/s <
_ 300 m at 850 nm, OM1*
1 Gb/s <
_ 550 m at 1300 nm

62.5 µm MM

CL

InfiniCor ® CLTM 1000 Fiber

1 Gb/s <
_ 500 m at 850 nm, OM1*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1000 m at 1300 nm

50 µm MM

BI

InfiniCor ® SXi Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 150 m at 850 nm, OM2*
1 Gb/s <
_ 750 m at 850 nm

50 µm MM

BE

InfiniCor ® SX+ Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 300 m at 850 nm, OM3*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1000 m at 850 nm

50 µm MM

BL

InfiniCor ® eSX+ Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 550 m at 850 nm, OM4*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1100 m at 850 nm

50 µm MM

BM

InfiniCor ® eSX+ Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 600 m at 850 nm, OM4*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1100 m at 850 nm

Ultra-bendable
50 µm MM

BC

ClearCurve® OM3 Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 300 m at 850 nm, OM3*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1000 m at 850 nm

Ultra-bendable
50 µm MM

BB

ClearCurve® OM4 Fiber

10 Gb/s <
_ 550 m at 850 nm, OM4*
1 Gb/s <
_ 1100 m at 850 nm

* Designation per ISO 11801 Fiber Standards
SMF-28e+ is a trademark and Corning, LEAF, InfiniCor and Plus Corning Optical
Fiber are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY, U.S.A.

multimode fiber selection guide

50/125 Product Family

Optical Characteristics:

OM2
Type-BI

OM3
Type-BE

OM4
Type-BL

OM4
Type-BM

@850 nm
@1300 nm
@850 nm
Overfill Launch Bandwidth
@1300 nm
Laser Bandwidth
@850 nm
1000BASE-SX (850 nm)
Gigabit Ethernet Link
Length (1 Gbps)
1000BASE-LX (1300 nm)
10 Gigabit Ethernet Length (10 Gbps) 10GBASE-SR (850 nm)

3.0
1.0
700
500
850
750
550
150

3.0
1.0
1500
500
2000
1000
550
300

3.0
1.0
1500
500
4700
1100
550
550

3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1500 1500
500
500
5350* 2000
1100 1000
550
550
600
300

Maximum Finished Cable
Attenuation Coefficient

OM3
Type-BC

62.5/125 Product Family
OM4
Type-BB

OM1
Type-CG

OM1
Type-CL

units

3.0
1.0
1500
500
4700
1100
550
550

3.5
1.0
200
500
220
300
550
33

3.5
1.0
200
500
385
500
1000
33

dB/km
dB/km
MHz.km
MHz.km
MHz.km
meters
meters
meters

* Using 3.0 dB cable attenuation and 0.7 dB connector allocation

singlemode FIBER SELECTION GUIDE
Fiber
description

fiber
type

TYPICAL
gigabit ethernet 10 gigabit ethernet
ATTENUATION (dB/km)
distance (meters) distance (meters)
1310 nm 1383 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm
1310 nm
1310 nm 1550 nm

Singlemode - Loose Tube
AQ
Premium
High Performance AT

0.40
0.35

0.40
0.35

0.30
0.25

0.35
0.30

10,000
10,000

5,000
5,000

30,000
30,000

Singlemode - Tight Buffer
AP
Super
AP
Breakout

0.65
1.00

–
–

0.65
1.00

–
–

10,000
10,000

5,000
5,000

30,000
30,000
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7

Tight Buffer Distribution
Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Indoor*

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021PNR
XX0061PNR
XX0121PNR
XX0241PNR

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
6
12
24

—
—
—
—

0.19
0.22
0.25
0.34

5
6
6
9

14
18
24
47

20
27
36
70

225
225
320
320

1000
1000
1425
1425

65
65
112
112

290
290
500
500

XX Denotes glass type.

Tight Buffer Distribution
Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Indoor*

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021PNU
XX0061PNU
XX0121PNU
XX0241PNU

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
6
12
24

—
—
—
—

.17
.20
.23
.32

4
5
6
8

12
16
23
45

17
24
34
67

225
225
320
320

1000
1000
1423
1423

65
65
112
112

290
290
500
500

XX Denotes glass type.

Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Riser
Cable
Type OFCR, CSA FT4
Indoor*
CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021PNR-ILRA
XX0041PNR-ILRA
XX0061PNR-ILRA
XX0121PNR-ILRA
XX0241PNR-ILRA

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
4
6
12
24

1
1
1
1
1

0.52
0.52
0.52
0.52
0.67

13.2
13.2
13.2
13.2
17.0

90
92
94
100
150

XX Denotes glass type.

NOTE: More fiber counts are available upon request. See Fiber Optic Catalog for complete product information.
* Not for aerial or direct burial applications

80

134
137
140
149
223

550
550
550
550
550

2447
2447
2447
2447
2447

165
165
165
165
165

734
734
734
734
734

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Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Plenum
Cable
Type OFCP, CSA FT6
Indoor*
CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021PNU-ILPA
XX0041PNU-ILPA
XX0061PNU-ILPA
XX0121PNU-ILPA
XX0241PNU-ILPA

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
4
6
12
24

1
1
1
1
1

0.49
0.49
0.49
0.49
0.61

12.4
12.4
12.4
12.4
15.5

78.5
80.5
82.5
89.5
143.0

117
120
123
133
213

550
550
550
550
1000

2447
2447
2447
2447
4448

165
165
165
165
300

734
734
734
734
1334

XX Denotes glass type.

Tight Buffer Distribution
RISER Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT4
Indoor/Outdoor*

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021ANR.BK
XX0061ANR.BK
XX0121ANR.BK
XX0241ANR.BK

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
6
12
24

—
—
—
—

0.19
0.22
0.25
0.34

5
6
6
9

14
18
24
47

20
27
36
70

300
320
400
320

1334
1423
1780
1425

90
96
120
112

400
427
534
500

XX Denotes glass type.

Tight Buffer Distribution
Plenum Cable
Indoor/Outdoor Dry Water Block,
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Indoor/Outdoor*
CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0021ANU.BK
XX0061ANU.BK
XX0121ANU.BK
XX0241ANU.BK

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER SUBCOUNT UNITS in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
2
6
12
24

—
—
—
—

0.171
0.195
0.227
0.320

4.3
4.9
5.8
8.0

11.7
16.0
22.7
45.0

17.4
23.8
33.8
67.0

300
320
400
320

1334
1423
1780
1423

90
96
120
112

400
427
534
500

XX Denotes glass type.

NOTE: More fiber counts are available upon request. See Fiber Optic Catalog for complete product information.
* Not for aerial or direct burial applications

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Loose Tube Single Jacket
Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Indoor/Outdoor*

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0064M1D-DT
XX0124M1D-DT
XX0244M1D-DT

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE
COUNT TUBES in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
6
12
24

1
2
4

0.31
0.31
0.31

8
8
8

48
47
44

71
69
65

300
300
300

1334
1334
1334

100
100
100

445
445
445

XX Denotes glass type.

Loose Tube Single Jacket
RISER Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Indoor/Outdoor*

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0064M1M-DT
XX0124M1M-DT
XX0244M1M-DT

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF NOMINAL
INSTALLATION
IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE
COUNT TUBES in
mm lbs/1000' kg/km lbs
N
lbs
N
6
12
24

1
2
4

.36
.36
.36

9
9
9

53
52
51

80
78
76

600
600
600

2670
2670
2670

200
200
200

890
890
890

XX Denotes glass type.

Loose Tube Single
Jacket Cable
Outdoor

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0124M1A-DWB
XX0244M1A-DWB
XX0484M1A-DWB
XX0724M1A-DWB

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
NOMINAL CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE NO. OF
COUNT TUBES FILLERS IN
mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS
N
LBS
N
12
24
48
72

1
2
4
6

4
3
1
0

.440
.440
.440
.470

11.1
11.1
11.1
12.0

XX Denotes glass type.

NOTE: More fiber counts are available upon request. See Fiber Optic Catalog for complete product information.
* Not for direct burial applications

82

52.0
52.0
52.0
62.0

78.0
78.0
78.0
93.0

600
600
600
600

2670
2670
2670
2670

180
180
180
180

800
800
800
800

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Loose Tube DUAL
Jacket Cable
Outdoor

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0124H1A-DWB
XX0244H1A-DWB
XX0484H1A-DWB
XX0724H1A-DWB

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
NOMINAL CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE NO. OF
COUNT TUBES FILLERS IN
mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS
N
LBS
N
12
24
48
72

1
2
4
6

4
3
1
0

0.511
0.511
0.511
0.540

13.0
13.0
13.0
13.7

76.0
76.6
77.8
90.0

113.1
114.0
115.8
133.9

600
600
600
600

2670
2670
2670
2670

200
200
200
200

890
890
890
890

XX Denotes glass type.

Loose Tube SINGLE Jacket
ARMORED Cable
Outdoor

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0124M1F-DWB
XX0244M1F-DWB
XX0484M1F-DWB
XX0724M1F-DWB

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
NOMINAL CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE NO. OF
COUNT TUBES FILLERS IN
mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS
N
LBS
N
12
24
48
72

1
2
4
6

4
3
1
0

.450
.450
.450
.540

12.1
12.1
12.1
13.6

91
91
91
109

135
135
135
162

600
600
600
600

2670
2670
2670
2670

125
125
125
125

220
220
220
220

XX Denotes glass type.

Loose Tube DUAL Jacket
ARMORED Cable
Outdoor

CATALOG
NUMBER

XX0124H1F-DWB
XX0244H1F-DWB
XX0484H1F-DWB
XX0724H1F-DWB

MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
NOMINAL CABLE NOMINAL CABLE
NO. OF
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
DIAMETER
WEIGHT
FIBER LOOSE NO. OF
COUNT TUBES FILLERS IN
mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS
N
LBS
N
12
24
48
72

1
2
4
6

4
3
1
0

0.59
0.59
0.59
0.63

15.0
15.0
15.0
15.9

128
128
128
143

190
190
190
212

600
600
600
600

2670
2670
2670
2670

180
180
180
180

800
800
800
800

XX Denotes glass type.

NOTE: More fiber counts are available upon request. See Fiber Optic Catalog for complete product information.

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General Cable’s Carol® Brand Low Skew UTP Cable is manufactured for your RGB video and
Digital CCTV camera needs. While the basic elements of the Low Skew Cable construction are
similar to a UTP Cable (Category cable) used for data transmission, the design of the pair twists 
is the secret to delivering information in a manner necessary for streaming high-quality video.
Your cable selection should be based on your application’s electrical and mechanical needs,
optimizing your system performance and cost. All Carol Brand coaxial cable and UTP cables are
manufactured to the highest standards, providing low structural return loss (signal noise in the
form of Echo), providing maximum performance.
The cable performance chart shown below is intended to provide comparative data to assist you in
choosing the right cable. The values are based on maximum distance while maintaining minimum
acceptable skew. Note that TIA/EIA standards for RGB require a maximum of 40 nsec per 328' and
Cat 5e maximum of 45 nsec per 328' for Time Delay Skew (the difference between the fastest and
slowest signal). Carol Brand Low Skew Cable allows for a compact, cost-effective cable solution
over considerably longer cable run options. A prudent design also considers maximum allowed
attenuation based on active and passive components and installation considerations within your
system design. A more typical installation length is 328 feet, which allows for optimum signal
clarity and crisp, brilliant video resolution.

	

Video Screen	

UTP Cable Pair Twists	

Remote Video Screen

Pair 1

Low
Skew

Pair 2

Low
Skew

Pair 3

Typical
UTP

Typical
UTP

Low
Skew

Signal Source	
Note: 4th Pair Optional	
	
			

2.2 ns/328 ft.	
Delay Skew	

Typical
UTP

45 ns/328 ft.
Delay Skew

RGB (TIA/EIA Spec calls for Max 40 ns/328 ft.)
Cable Typical
24 AWG
Conductors
Cat 3 LAN

Time Delay Skew Max Distance
nsec/328 ft. (max)
ft.
45

292

Typical Attenuation
@ 100 MHz
dB/328 ft.
16.0

Test
Frequency Cost*
MHz
$/328 ft.
55

1

Applications
Paging and Video Intercom

Cat 5e LAN

45

328

19.3

100

2

Private CCTV

10G BASE-T (Cat 6A)

35

370

39.5

500

7

Mass Data Centers less than 55 ft.

Cat 6 LAN

30

440

41.0

250

4

Monitor and Analog Video

Cat 6+ LAN

25

530

43.5

350

5

Projection on large auditorium

Cat 6++ LAN

10

1300

45.6

500

6

Monitor and VDT display

Coax Component Video

9

1460

16.2

3000

8

HDTV, Broadcast, RF

2.2

5960

22.0

450

3

Analog Video or Digital CCTV, RGB Video
(Not intended for CATV)

Low Skew UTP
*Lowest cost = $1

For more information, contact your local General Cable representative.

84

24 AWG 4 PAIR UTP
CATALOG NUMBER

AWG SIZE

NOM. DCR

NOM. O.D.
INCHES

INSULATION
MATERIAL
INCHES

mm

NOMINAL
IMPEDANCE,
OHMS

PROPAGATION
DELAY SKEW

100

100

NOMINAL
ATTENUATION

BELDEN
PART NO.

MHz

dB/328 ft.

2.2 ns/328 ft.

1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250*
300*
350*

2.0
4.1
5.8
6.5
8.2
9.3
10.4
11.7
17.0
22.0
28.1
32.0
36.4
41.0
44.8

7987P

2.2 ns/328 ft.

1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250*
300*
350*

2.0
4.1
5.8
6.5
8.2
9.3
10.4
11.7
17.0
22.0
28.1
32.0
36.4
41.0
44.8

7987R

Low Skew Type

E3842S
CMP

24
AWG
Solid Bare Copper

27.4 W/Mft.

E1842S
CMR

24
AWG
Solid Bare Copper

27.4 W/Mft.

0.185

Fluorinated Ethylene
Propylene (FEP)
0.035

0.185

0.9

High Density
Propylene (HDPE)
0.035

0.9

* For information only

23 AWG 4 PAIR UTP
CATALOG NUMBER

AWG SIZE

NOM. DCR

NOM. O.D.
INCHES

INSULATION
MATERIAL
INCHES

mm

NOMINAL
IMPEDANCE,
OHMS

PROPAGATION
DELAY SKEW

100

100

NOMINAL
ATTENUATION

BELDEN
PART NO.

MHz

dB/328 ft.

2.2 ns/328 ft.

1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250
300*
350*

2.0
3.8
5.3
6.0
7.6
8.5
9.5
10.7
15.4
19.8
25.2
29.0
32.8
35.2
39.8

7989P

2.2 ns/328 ft.

1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250*
300*
350*

2.0
3.8
5.3
6.0
7.6
8.5
9.5
10.7
15.4
19.8
25.2
29.0
32.8
35.2
39.8

7989R

Low Skew Type

E3843S
CMP

23
AWG
Solid Bare Copper

22.0 W/Mft.

E1843S
CMR

23
AWG
Solid Bare Copper

22.0 W/Mft.

0.200

Fluorinated Ethylene
Propylene (FEP)
0.040

0.213

1.0

High Density
Propylene (HDPE)
0.040

1.0

* For information only

Product Construction:

Applications:

Conductor:	
Insulation:	
	
Jacket:	
	

•	 Suitable for RGB Video Applications
•	 Digital CCTV Cameras

•	 23 or 24 AWG Solid Bare Copper
•	 Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
•	 High Density Propylene (HDPE)
•	 Plenum - Flexguard® Green
•	 Riser - PVC Maroon

Industry Approvals:

•	 NEC Article 800 Type CMR (UL), c(UL)
•	 NEC Article 800 Type CMP (UL), c(UL)

Packaging:

•	 1000' Pull-Pacs®
•	 Contact Customer Service for
	 Additional Packing Options

Color Code Chart
Pair
1
2
3
4

Color Combination
White/Blue Stripe & Blue
White/Orange Stripe & Orange
White/Green Stripe & Green
White/Brown Stripe & Brown

85

Coaxial Cable
Solutions Guide
General Cable offers a complete line of Carol® Brand Coaxial Cables for
today’s sophisticated high-speed, wide-bandwidth electronics products
that run over long distances with minimal signal loss or degradation.
General Cable has the right coaxial cable to serve every application,
including:
• CATV/MATV/DBS
• HDTV/SDI
• CCTV
The General Cable Coaxial Cable Solutions Guide is a quick-reference
tool to make it easier to specify and sell the right cable for the required
application – residential, commercial, entertainment and security.
Whatever the application calls for, we have a coaxial cable that delivers
the performance your customers need.

CATV/MATV/DBS

Broadband signal, 5 MHz–3 GHz, VHF/UHF, is traditionally transmitted as an analog signal received directly off air (MATV) or delivered as a community
access television (CATV) service and uses a 75 Ohm system.
Recommended Coaxial Cable Construction: Copper clad steel (CCS) conductor with a foam polyethylene or Teflon* core, an aluminum/Mylar*
foil, a minimum of 60% braid, which is typically aluminum (AL) for this application, and a PVC jacket.
For home use, a CM rated coax should be used. A commercial application may require a National Electrical Code (NEC 800 or 725) Riser (CMR) or
Plenum (CMP) rated cable. Economical cable solutions use low smoke PVC (75˚C) jackets. Teflon* (FEP) and other fluoropolymer materials (150˚C)
may be used to provide a more durable and higher-temperature cable alternative.
It is a common misconception that RG 6 coax is “better” than RG 59. While RG 6 has become the industry standard and is an excellent value, it is
a larger cable than RG 59. RG 6 allows the same signal level to be delivered a greater distance. This is expressed as a decibel value at particular
frequencies. For example, at 100 MHz, General Cable’s Carol® Brand part number C5775 RG 6 coax cable has an attenuation value of 2.05 db/100'.
A similar construction Carol® Brand part number C5782 RG 59 coax cable exhibits an attenuation value (loss) at 100 MHz frequency of 2.70 db/100'.
This may or may not be significant, depending on the input signal level and distance of the cable run.
For a longer cable run, or if the coax cable is planned for use as the backbone in a system, Carol® Brand part number C5039 RG 11 coax cable should
be used, because its attenuation at 100 MHz frequency is 1.30 db/100'.
CATV/MATV/DBS RG 59, RG 6 and RG 11 Ratings
Coax Solution

Carol

Belden

Genesis

West Penn

Commscope

RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CATV/CM

C5775

9116/1829A

5303

841

5726

RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CATVR/CMR

C5886

9116R

—

—

—

RG 6 CCS/Quad/Foil/60%/40% AL Braid CATV/CM

C5785

1189A

5307

Q841

5740

RG 6 CCS/Quad/Foil/60%/40% AL Braid CATVR/CMR

C5889

1884A

—

—

—

RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CMP - Plenum

C3524

9116P

—

25841

2275K

RG 6 CCS/Quad/Foil/60%/40% AL Braid CMP - Plenum

C3525

1189AP

—

25Q841

—

RG 11 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CATV/CM

C5039

1525A

—

—

5913

RG 11 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CL2P/CMP - Plenum

C3528

1523AP

—

—

2285K
*Note: DuPont™ trademark

86

HDTV/SDI

A DTV signal is a television signal provided in a digital form. Data bits, like in a computer, provide a dramatically better picture and better sound
quality called High Definition TV (HDTV). HDTV is the highest quality of DTV and is only one of the available formats. In addition to enhanced picture
quality, the DTV signal allows several program streams (multicasting) on one channel, providing more program potential, as well as interactive
services.
Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is the standard for digital video transmission over coaxial cable. The SMPTE 295M standard provides maximum distances
(300 meters; 140 meters for High Definition), typically at 270 Mbps with 540 Mbps possible over a coaxial cable.
Recommended Coax Cable Construction: Cable providing signal to and within the home/building will continue to be CCS construction (C5775,
C5785). Cables with SBC conductors (395011, 495025) are recommended for the interconnect between the decoder box and other electronic devices
(TV, DVD, DVR, CD, Bluray).
HDTV/SDI—Interconnect Cables RG 59, RG 6 and RG 11 Ratings
Coax Solution

Carol

Belden

Genesis

West Penn

Commscope

RG 59 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR

395025

1505A

5361

819

5553

395031
395031X3
395031X5

1855A
—
—

—
—
—

—
—
—

—
—
—

RG 59 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMP - Plenum

495023

1506A

—

—

—

RG 6 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR

395011

1694A

—

—

5765

RG 6 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMP - Plenum

495025

1695A

—

—

—

RG 11 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR

395029

7731A

—

—

—

RG 11 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMP - Plenum

495027

7732A

—

—

2286K

RG 59 SBC/Miniature/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR - Single
RGB - Overall jacket containing 3 x 395031
RGB - Overall jacket containing 5 x 395031

CCTV

Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) signals are typically lower-frequency analog signals. Attenuation increases as frequency increases, therefore lower
baseband signals are able to travel longer distances on an RG 59 type coaxial cable than a higher-frequency television signal. This is why RG 59 is
the most common coax for CCTV. It is becoming more common for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) products, like Category 5e and 6 cables, to be used
for Closed Circuit over Twisted Pair (CCTP) or Web-enabled cameras implemented over a Power over Ethernet network architecture; however, these
solutions require the use of specialized equipment.
Recommended Coax Cable Construction: Solid bare copper (SBC) conductor and a bare copper (BC) braid shield with coverage of 90-95% to
minimize signal loss of both the horizontal and vertical sync signals. Stranded conductors are recommended for pan, zoom, tilt (PZT) cameras.
CCTV RG 59 and RG 11 Ratings

*Abbreviation Key

Coax Solution

Carol

Belden

Genesis

West Penn

Commscope

RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid CM

C1142

543945

5001

—

—

RG 59 Stranded (7/30) BC/95% BC Braid CM

C1103

9259

—

—

—

RG 59 Stranded (7/30) BC/95% BC Braid + 22 AWG (7/30)
Shielded Pair CM

C8025

9265

—

—

—

RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid + 18 AWG (7/26)
Unshielded Pair CM

C8028

549945

—

—

—

RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid + 18 AWG (7/26)
Unshielded Pair CMP - Plenum

C8030

649948

—

—

—

RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid CMP - Plenum

495028

643948

5351

25815

2037V

RG 11 SBC/95% BC Braid CM

395058

513945

—

811

5905

RG 11 SBC/95% BC Braid CMP - Plenum

495015

613948

—

—

2286K

RG 6 BC/95% BC Braid CMP - Plenum

495035

—

—

—

2277V

AL - aluminum

SBC - solid bare copper

CCS- copper clad steel

BC - bare copper

TC - tinned copper

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Carol® Brand Alarm & Security Solutions
General Cable’s Carol® Brand is the right solution for alarm and security
wire and cable. Carol offers as broad an offering as anyone in the industry. Our
Alarm and Security Solutions Guide makes it easier to specify and sell the right
cables for every application in this ever-growing market.
There are five basic areas where alarm and security cables are used. General
Cable has the right product to serve every application, including:
• Access Control

Our alarm and security cables offer solutions in all these major security
applications markets, including:
• Commercial Buildings

Many cables
also available in

• Residential Housing

ARMORED
CONSTRUCTIONS

• Business and Office Campus Environments
• Public Stadiums and Arenas
• Airport, Train, Bus and Other Transportation Hubs

• Video Surveillance/CCTV

for easy plenum
installations

• Schools, Colleges and Universities

• Fire Alarm and Life Safety

The General Cable Alarm and Security Solutions Guide provides a quick and easy
reference tool to identify every Carol® Brand cable for the appropriate alarm and
security application. Whatever the security application need calls for, we have a
cable that delivers the performance you need.

• Home Theater and Burglar Alarms
• Data Communications

Access Control
Applications:
Door Controllers
Prox Sensors
Key Pads
Card Readers
Gate Access

Surge
Rex/Spare

Access
Control
Panel

Cable
Solution	Description
4EPL4S*	
4EPL1S*	
4ERS4S**	
4ERS1S**	
E2002S	
E2004S	
E2006S	
E2008S	
E2010S	
E2012S	
E2102S	
E2104S	
E2106S	
E2108S	
E2032S	
E2034S	
E2036S	
E2038S	

Door Contact

Power
Supply

4 Shielded Elements Overall Jacket Access Control Plenum
4 Elements 1 Shielded Overall Jacket Access Control Plenum
4 Shielded Elements Overall Jacket Access Control Riser
4 Elements 1 Shielded Overall Jacket Access Control Riser
22/2 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/4 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/6 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/8 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/10 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/12 Conductor Shielded Riser
22/2 Conductor Shielded Plenum
22/4 Conductor Shielded Plenum
22/6 Conductor Shielded Plenum
22/8 Conductor Shielded Plenum
18/2 Conductor Shielded Riser
18/4 Conductor Shielded Riser
18/6 Conductor Shielded Riser
18/8 Conductor Shielded Riser

*

Card Reader

Lock Power

PC

Cable
Solution	Description
E2202S	
E2204S	
E2206S	
E2208S	

18/2 Conductor Shielded Plenum
18/4 Conductor Shielded Plenum
18/6 Conductor Shielded Plenum
18/8 Conductor Shielded Plenum

**

Carol® Brand Composite Access Control Cable – Plenum

Carol® Brand Composite Access Control Cable – Riser

60˚C 300 Volt (UL) & C(UL) Type CMP

60˚C 300 Volt (UL) & C(UL) Type CMR

(3) Multi-Conductors • (1) Multi-Pair • Overall Jacket
Overall
Catalog
Component
Nominal OD
Component Descriptions
Number
No.
Inch (mm)

1
4EPL4S

0.430

2
3
4
1

4EPL1S

0.420

2
3
4

88

4 Cond, 18 AWG,
Shielded
3 Pair, 22 AWG,
Shielded
2 Cond, 22 AWG,
Shielded
4 Cond, 22 AWG,
Shielded
4 Cond, 18 AWG,
Unshielded
3 Pair, 22 AWG,
Shielded
2 Cond, 22 AWG,
Unshielded
4 Cond, 22 AWG,
Unshielded

Conductors Color Code

Component
Nominal OD
Inch (mm)

Insulation
Thickness
Inch (mm)

(3) Multi-Conductors • (1) Multi-Pair • Overall Jacket
Overall
Catalog
Component
Nominal OD
Component Descriptions
Number
No.
Inch (mm)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.180 (4.572) 0.008 (0.2032)

1

White & Green, Orange &
Brown, Red & Black

0.195 (4.593) 0.008 (0.2032)

2

Red, Black

0.125 (3.175) 0.008 (0.2032)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.145 (3.683) 0.008 (0.2032)

4

4ERS4S

0.430

3

White, Black, Red, Green

0.180 (4.572) 0.008 (0.2032)

1

White & Green, Orange &
Brown, Red & Black

0.195 (4.593) 0.008 (0.2032)

2

Red, Black

0.125 (3.175) 0.008 (0.2032)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.145 (3.683) 0.008 (0.2032)

4ERS1S

0.420

3
4

4 Cond, 18 AWG,
Shielded
3 Pair, 22 AWG,
Shielded
2 Cond, 22 AWG,
Shielded
4 Cond, 22 AWG,
Shielded
4 Cond, 18 AWG,
Unshielded
3 Pair, 22 AWG,
Shielded
2 Cond, 22 AWG,
Unshielded
4 Cond, 22 AWG,
Unshielded

Conductors Color Code

Component
Nominal OD
Inch (mm)

Insulation
Thickness
Inch (mm)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.180 (4.572) 0.008 (0.2032)

White & Green, Orange &
Brown, Red & Black

0.195 (4.593) 0.008 (0.2032)

Red, Black

0.125 (3.175) 0.008 (0.2032)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.145 (3.683) 0.008 (0.2032)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.180 (4.572) 0.008 (0.2032)

White & Green, Orange &
Brown, Red & Black

0.195 (4.593) 0.008 (0.2032)

Red, Black

0.125 (3.175) 0.008 (0.2032)

White, Black, Red, Green

0.145 (3.683) 0.008 (0.2032)

Video Surveillance/CCTV
Applications:
CCTV
Satellites
Digital Video
Analog Video
Switchers/Multiplexers
Digital Recorders

Power
Supply

CATV/MATV/DBS RG 59, RG 6 and RG 11 Ratings
Cable
Solution	Description
C3521	
RG 6/U 18/1 FL + 95% TC CL2P
C3523	
RG 6 SBC/Foil/61% TC Braid Plenum
C3524	
RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid Plenum
C3525	
RG 6 CCS/Quad 60/40% AL Braid Plenum
C5761	
RG 6 SBC Foil/95% BC Braid CATV/CM
C5775	
RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CATV/CM
C5785	
RG 6 CCS/Quad 60/40% AL Braid CATV/CM
C5886	
RG 6 CCS/Foil/60% AL Braid CATVR/CMR
C5889	
RG 6 CCS/Quad 60/40% AL Braid CATVR/CMR
C 3528	
RG 11 CCS/Foil/60%/AL Braid CATV/CMP Plenum
C5039	
RG 11 CCS/Foil/60%/AL Braid CATV/CM
C5043	
RG 11/U CCS Burial FL 60% AL
C5044	
RG 11/U CCS Quad Shield CL2/CM
C1135	
RG 59/U CCS 95% BC Braid CM
C3500	
RG 59 CCS/95% BC Braid Plenum
C3526	
RG 59/U CCS AMA/80% AL Braid CLP2/CMP
HDTV/SDI—Interconnect Cables RG 59, RG 6 and RG 11 Ratings
Cable
Solution	Description
395011	
RG 6 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR
395014	
RG 6/U 18/1 SBC Quad Shield 60%/40% CMR
495025	
RG 6/U 18 AWG SBC 95% Dual Foil TC Braid CMP Plenum
395025	
RG 59 SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR
395031	
RG 59 Single/Miniature/Foil/95% TC Braid CMR
495023	
RG 59/U SBC/Foil/95% TC Braid CMP Plenum
Low Skew - 4 Pair UTP Cables for RGB Video
Cable
Solution	Description
E3842S	
Low Skew 24/4 UTP CMP for RGB Video
E1842S	
Low Skew 24/4 UTP CMR for RGB Video
E3843S	
Low Skew 23/4 UTP CMP for RGB Video
E1843S	
Low Skew 23/4 UTP CMR for RGB Video

Video
Camera

BNC
Patch Panel

CDU

BNC Patch Panel

Monitor
Remote Keypad
Multiplexer
Recorder

CCTV RG 59 and RG 11 Ratings
Cable
Solution	Description
C8029	
RG 6 + 18/2 Unshielded CATV/CM
C8031	
RG 6/U SBC/95% + 18/2 Unshielded Pair CMP Plenum
495035	
RG 6/U 18 AWG SBC 95% BC CMP Plenum
395058	
RG 11 SBC/95% BC Braid CM
495015	
RG 11 SBC/95% BC Braid CMP Plenum
C1103	
RG 59 BC/95% BC Braid CATV/CM
C1142	
RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid CATV/CM
C8025	
RG 59/U STR (7/30) BC/95% + 22/2 SH Pair CCTV/CM
C8027	
RG 59 + 18/2 Shielded CATV/CM
C8028	
RG 59 + 18/2 Unshielded CATV/CM
C8030	
RG 59/U SBC/95% + 18/2 Unshielded Pair CCTV Plenum
495028	
RG 59 SBC/95% BC Braid CMP Plenum

Fire Alarm and Life Safety
Applications:
Smoke Detectors
Strobes/Sirens
Pull Stations
Microprocessor/
Addressable
Controlled Systems

Surge

Strobe
Power
Supply

Siren/Horn

Cable
Solution	Description
E1502S	
18/2 Conductor Riser FPLR
E1504S	
18/4 Conductor Riser FPLR
E1522S	
14/2 Conductor Riser FPLR
E1524S	
14/4 Conductor Riser FPLR
E2502S	
18/2 Conductor Shielded Riser FPLR
E2504S	
18/4 Conductor Shielded Riser FPLR
E2532S	
14/2 Conductor Shielded Riser FPLR
E2534S	
14/4 Conductor Shielded Riser FPLR
E3502S	
18/2 Conductor Plenum FPLP
E3504S	
18/4 Conductor Plenum FPLP
E3522S	
14/2 Conductor Plenum FPLP
E3524S	
14/4 Conductor Plenum FPLP

Smoke Detector
Fire
Control
Panel
FIRE

FIRE

PUSH
PULL

Pull Station

Cable
Solution	Description
E3602S	
18/2 Conductor Shielded Plenum FPLP
E3604S	
18/4 Conductor Shielded Plenum FPLP
E3622S	
14/2 Conductor Shielded Plenum FPLP
E3624S	
14/4 Conductor Shielded Plenum FPLP

89

Carol® Brand Alarm & Security Solutions
Home Theater and Burglar Alarms
Cable
Solution	Description

Applications:
Intercoms
PA Systems
Sound Systems
Emergency Phones
Speakers
Burglar Alarms
Home Theater

Cable
Solution	Description
E1002S	
22/2 Conductor Riser
E1004S	
22/4 Conductor Riser
C4408	
22/2 Solid Conductor CMR/CMX
C4408ST	
22/2 Stranded Conductor CMR/CMX
C4412	
22/4 Solid Conductor Solid CMR/CMX
C4412ST	
22/4 Stranded Conductor CMR/CMX
C4408.86.XX	
22/2 Solid Conductor CM/CMX*
C4408ST.86.XX	 22/2 Stranded Conductor CM/CMX*
C4412.86.XX	
22/4 Solid Conductor CM/CMX*
C4412ST.86.XX	 22/4 Stranded Conductor CM/CMX*
E1006S	
22/6 Conductor Riser
E1008S	
22/8 Conductor Riser
E1032S	
18/2 Conductor Riser
E1034S	
18/4 Conductor Riser
E1042S	
16/2 Conductor Riser
E1044S	
16/4 Conductor Riser
E1052S	
14/2 Conductor Riser
E1054S	
14/4 Conductor Riser
E1062S	
12/2 Conductor Riser
E1064S	
12/4 Conductor Riser
*Available Colors for Burglar Alarm Coil Packs
XX=	 White	 Gray	 Green	 Beige	 Yellow	 Dark Blue

r
Burgla ble
Ca
Alarm ' Coil
in 500ks*
Pac

C1000	Command ® Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 22/2,
		
7x30 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1001	
Command Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 20/2,
		
7x28 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1002	
Command Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 18/2,
		
7x26 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1003	
Command Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 16/2,
		
19x29 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1004	
Command Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 14/2,
		
42x30 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1005	
Command Series Twisted Pair Speaker, 12/2,
		
65x30 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1362	
22/2 Conductor Zip (not for inwall use)
C1357	
18/2 Conductor Zip (not for inwall use)
C1458	
16/2 Conductor Zip CL2
C1461	
14/2 Conductor Zip CL2
C1463	
12/2 Conductor Zip CL2
C1702	
14/2 Command Series Home Grade Speaker
C1703	
14/4 Command Series Home Grade Speaker
C1704	
16/2 Command Series Home Grade Speaker
C1705	
16/4 Command Series Home Grade Speaker
C1800	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
n-Free
Oxyge TP
		
Type NEC, 12/2, 105x32 Stranding, 500' Reels
+E
ance
erform
C1801	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
High-P e Theater
		
Type NEC, 12/4, 105x32 Stranding, 500' Reels
Hom bles
Ca
C1802	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
		
Type NEC, 14/2, 105x34 Stranding, 500' Boxes
C1803	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
		
Type NEC, 14/4, 105x34 Stranding, 500' Reels
C1804	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
		
Type NEC, 16/2, 65x34 Stranding, 500' Boxes
C1805	
Command Series “High Def” Speaker
		
Type NEC, 16/4, 65x34 Stranding, 500' Boxes
395031X3	 23/3 Command Series RGB Cables, Solid BC, Foam PE,
		
Dual Foil + 95% TC Braid
395031X5	 23/5 Command Series RGB Cables, Solid BC, Foam PE,
		
Dual Foil + 95% TC Braid

Surge

Cat 5e Pull-Pac® II

Jacket Color

Phone,
Microphone,
Alarms, etc.

Amplifier

Siren/Horn

Data Communications
Applications:
Telephones
Cat 5e and 6
Connections
Networking
Workstations
Video Conferencing
Telco Closets
Home Automation
IP Cameras

Cat 6 Pull-Pac® II

Pull-Pac® II
CMR (NonCMP
Plenum)
(Plenum)

Blue

CR5.30.07

CP5.30.07

Blue

CR6.30.07

CP6.30.07

White

CR5.30.02

CP5.30.02

White

CR6.30.02

CP6.30.02

Gray

CR5.30.10

CP5.30.10

Gray

CR6.30.10

CP6.30.10

Green

CR5.30.06

CP5.30.06

Green

CR6.30.06

CP6.30.06

Yellow

CR5.30.05

CP5.30.05

Yellow

CR6.30.05

CP6.30.05

Red

CR5.30.03

CP5.30.03

Red

CR6.30.03

CP6.30.03

Cat 5e Spool-Pac®

Jacket Color

Spool-Pac®
CMR (NonCMP
Plenum)
(Plenum)

Cat 6 Spool-Pac®

Jacket Color

Spool-Pac®
CMR (NonCMP
Plenum)
(Plenum)

Blue

CR5.A3.07 CP5.A3.07

Blue

CR6.A3.07 CP6.A3.07

White

CR5.A3.02 CP5.A3.02

White

CR6.A3.02 CP6.A3.02

Gray

CR5.A3.10 CP5.A3.10

Gray

CR6.A3.10 CP6.A3.10

Green

CR5.A3.06 CP5.A3.06

Green

CR6.A3.06 CP6.A3.06

Yellow CR5.A3.05 CP5.A3.05
Red

90

Jacket Color

Pull-Pac® II
CMR (NonCMP
Plenum)
(Plenum)

CR5.A3.03 CP5.A3.03

Yellow CR6.A3.05 CP6.A3.05
Red

CR6.A3.03 CP6.A3.03

Datacom	

Technical Information	

9
Index	Page
NEC and CSA
Fire Resistance Levels	

92

Temperature
Conversion Chart	

93

Color Code Chart	

94

Conduit Capacities
by Wire or
Cable Diameter	

95

Commercial Building
Datacom/Topology	96-97
Packaging Information	
Industry Standards,
Typical Uses and
Electrical Requirements	

98-99

100

Glossary	101-102
Part Number Index	

103-106

Notes	107-108

91

Technical Information	

Datacom

NEC and CSA Fire Resistance Levels
NEC ARTICLE
FIRE RESISTANCE LEVEL

TEST REQUIREMENT

800

(Highest) Plenum Cables

NFPA 262 (Steiner tunnel)
CSA-FT6 (Steiner tunnel)

Riser Cables
Multiple Floors

725

760

CMP

CL3P
CL2P

FPLP

UL-1666 (Vertical Shaft)
CSA-FT4 (Vertical Tray)

CMR

CL3R
CL2R

FPLR

General Purpose Cables

UL-1581 (Vertical Tray)
CSA-FT4 (Vertical Tray)

CMG

CL3
CL2

FPL

(Lowest) Residential Cables
Restricted Use

UL-1581 VW-1
CSA-FT

CMX

CL3X
CL2X

Notes: 1. Cables with a higher fire resistance level may be substituted for those with a lower fire resistance level.
2. Non-fire-rated outside plant telephone cables may not run outside of a rigid metal conduit more than 50 feet from the
point of entrance into a building.
3. Cables rated CMG or CM may be used in runs penetrating one floor (NEC 800-53).

Communications wire and cable
for premise installations are in
accordance with Article 800 and
other applicable parts of the
National Electrical Code (NEC),
latest issue. Communications
wire and cables for Canada are in
accordance with the harmonized
Canadian Standard Association
C22.2 No. 214, Underwriters
Laboratories UL 444, latest issue.

TYPE

(From 2008 NEC Handbook)

A → B 	Cable A shall be

permitted to be used
in place of Cable B

92

DESCRIPTION

CM

Communications Wires
and Cables

CL2 and CL3

Class 2 and Class 3
Remote-Control, Signaling
and Power-Limited Cables

PLTC

Power-Limited Tray Cable

Datacom	

Technical Information

Temperature Conversion Chart
To use this chart, find your known temperature (˚F or ˚C) in the shaded column. If the known temperature is in ˚C and you
wish to know its value in ˚F, move to the adjacent right-hand column. If the known temperature is in ˚F and you wish to
know its value in ˚C, move to the adjacent left-hand column.

°C

KNOWN
TEMP °F

°C

KNOWN
TEMP °F

°C

KNOWN
TEMP °F

°C

KNOWN
TEMP °F

°C

KNOWN
TEMP °F

-45.0 -49.0 -56.2 -17.2

1.0

33.8

10.6

51.0 123.8 38.3 101.0 213.8 66.1 151.0 303.8

-43.9 -47.0 -52.6 -16.1

3.0

37.4

11.7

53.0 127.4 39.4 103.0 217.4 67.2 153.0 307.4

-42.8 -45.0 -49.0 -15.0

5.0

41.0

12.8

55.0 131.0 40.6 105.0 221.0 68.3 155.0 311.0

-41.7 -43.0 -45.4 -13.9

7.0

44.6

13.9

57.0 134.6 41.7 107.0 224.6 69.4 157.0 314.6

-40.6 -41.0 -41.8 -12.8

9.0

48.2

15.0

59.0 138.2 42.8 109.0 228.2 70.6 159.0 318.2

-39.4 -39.0 -38.2 -11.7 11.0

51.8

16.1

61.0 141.8 43.9 111.0 231.8 71.7 161.0 321.8

-38.3 -37.0 -34.6 -10.6 13.0

55.4

17.2

63.0 145.4 45.0 113.0 235.4 72.8 163.0 325.4

-37.2 -35.0 -31.0

59.0

18.3

65.0 149.0 46.1 115.0 239.0 73.9 165.0 329.0

-9.4

15.0

-36.1 -33.0 -27.4

-8.3

17.0

62.6

19.4

67.0 152.6 47.2 117.0 242.6 75.0 167.0 332.6

-35.0 -31.0 -23.8

-7.2

19.0

66.2

20.6

69.0 156.2 48.3 119.0 246.2 76.1 169.0 336.2

-33.9 -29.0 -20.2

-6.1

21.0

69.8

21.7

71.0 159.8 49.4 121.0 249.8 77.2 171.0 339.8

-32.8 -27.0 -16.6

-5.0

23.0

73.4

22.8

73.0 163.4 50.6 123.0 253.4 78.3 173.0 343.4

-31.7 -25.0 -13.0

-3.9

25.0

77.0

23.9

75.0 167.0 51.7 125.0 257.0 79.4 175.0 347.0

-30.6 -23.0

-2.8

27.0

80.6

25.0

77.0 170.6 52.8 127.0 260.6 80.6 177.0 350.6

-9.4

-29.4 -21.0

-5.8

-1.7

29.0

84.2

26.1

79.0 174.2 53.9 129.0 264.2 81.7 179.0 354.2

-28.3 -19.0

-2.2

-0.6

31.0

87.8

27.2

81.0 177.8 55.0 131.0 256.8 82.8 181.0 357.8

-27.2 -17.0

-1.4

0.6

33.0

91.4

28.3

83.0 181.4 56.1 133.0 271.4 83.9 183.0 361.4

-26.1 -15.0

5.0

1.7

35.0

95.0

29.4

85.0 185.0 57.2 135.0 275.0 85.0 185.0 365.0

-25.0 -13.0

8.6

2.8

37.0

98.6

30.6

87.0 188.6 58.3 137.0 278.6 86.1 187.0 368.6

-23.9 -11.0 12.2

3.9

39.0 102.2 31.7

89.0 192.2 59.4 139.0 282.2 87.2 189.0 372.2

-22.8

-9.0

15.8

5.0

41.0 105.8 32.8

91.0 195.8 60.6 141.0 285.8 88.3 191.0 375.8

-21.7

-7.0

19.4

6.1

43.0 109.4 33.9

93.0 199.4 61.7 143.0 289.4 89.4 193.0 379.4

-20.6

-5.0

23.0

7.2

45.0 113.0 35.0

95.0 203.0 62.8 145.0 293.0 90.6 195.0 383.0

-19.4

-3.0

26.6

8.3

47.0 116.6 36.1

97.0 206.6 63.9 147.0 296.6 91.7 197.0 386.6

-18.3

-1.0

30.2

9.4

49.0 120.2 37.2

99.0 210.2 65.0 149.0 300.2 92.8 199.0 390.2

Temperature Conversion Formulas

°C =

5 (°F - 32)
9

°F =

( 9 x °C) + 32
5

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Color Code Chart
BINDER GROUP
COLOR

PAIR
COUNT

PAIR
NO.

White-Blue

001-025

White-Orange

026-050

White-Green

051-075

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

White-Brown

076-100

White-Slate

101-125

Red-Blue

126-150

Red-Orange

151-175

Red-Green

176-200

Red-Brown

201-225

Red-Slate

226-250

Black-Blue

251-275

Black-Orange

276-300

Black-Green

301-325

Black-Brown

326-350

Black-Slate

351-375

Yellow-Blue

376-400

Yellow-Orange 401-425
Yellow-Green

426-450

Yellow-Brown

451-475

Yellow-Slate

476-500

Violet-Blue

501-525

Violet-Orange

526-550

Violet-Green

551-575

Violet-Brown

576-600

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

RING CONDUCTOR

TIP CONDUCTOR

INSULATION COLOR

BAND MARK

INSULATION COLOR

BAND MARK

Blue

White

White

Blue
Orange

Orange

White

White

Green

White

White

Green

Brown

White

White

Brown

Slate

White

White

Slate

Blue

Red

Red

Blue
Orange

Orange

Red

Red

Green

Red

Red

Green

Brown

Red

Red

Brown
Slate

Slate

Red

Red

Blue

Black

Black

Blue

Orange

Black

Black

Orange

Green

Black

Black

Green

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Slate

Slate

Black

Black

Blue

Yellow

Yellow

Blue

Orange

Yellow

Yellow

Orange

Green

Yellow

Yellow

Green

Brown

Yellow

Yellow

Brown

Slate

Yellow

Yellow

Slate

Blue

Violet

Violet

Blue

Orange

Violet

Violet

Orange

Green

Violet

Violet

Green

Brown

Violet

Violet

Brown

Slate

Violet

Violet

Slate

Note: Bandmarking on the ring conductors is omitted on cables with 5 pairs or less.

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Conduit Capacities by Wire or Cable Diameter
TRADE SIZES IN INCHES1
I.D., Inches
O.D., Inches-Conduit
Internal Area, Sq. In.
Permissible Fill, Sq. In.2

WIRE/CABLE
O.D. (INCHES)

AREA
(SQ. IN.)

.100
.125
.150
.175
.200
.225
.250
.275
.300
.325
.350
.375
.400
.425
.450
.475
.500
.600
.700
.800
.900
1.000
1.200
1.400
1.600
1.800
2.000

.008
.012
.018
.024
.031
.040
.049
.059
.071
.083
.096
.110
.126
.142
.159
.177
.196
.283
.385
.503
.636
.785
1.084
1.485
1.948
2.474
3.142

½
.622
.840
.304
.12

¾
.824
1.05
.533
.21

1
1.049
1.315
.864
.35

1¼
1.380
1.660
1.496
.60

1½
1.610
1.900
2.036
.81

2
2.067
2.375
3.356
1.34

2½
2.469
2.875
4.788
1.92

3
3.068
3.500
7.393
2.96

3½
3.548
4.000
9.887
3.95

4
4.026
4.500
12.730
5.09

4½
4.506
5.000
15.947
6.38

5
5.047
5.563
20.006
8.00

15
9
6
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

27
17
12
8
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

44
28
19
14
11
8
7
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

76
48
33
24
19
15
12
10
8
7
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

103
66
46
33
25
20
16
13
11
9
8
7
6
5
5
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0

170
109
75
55
42
33
27
22
18
16
13
12
10
9
8
7
6
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0

243
156
108
79
60
48
39
32
27
23
19
17
15
13
12
10
9
6
4
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0

376
240
167
122
94
74
60
49
41
35
30
26
23
20
18
16
15
10
7
5
4
3
2
1
1
1
0

503
322
223
164
125
99
80
66
55
47
41
35
31
27
24
22
20
13
10
7
6
5
3
2
2
1
0

648
414
288
211
162
128
103
85
72
61
52
46
40
35
32
28
25
18
13
10
8
6
4
3
2
2
1

812
519
360
265
203
160
129
107
90
76
66
57
50
44
40
35
32
22
16
12
10
8
5
4
3
2
1

1018
652
452
332
254
201
163
134
113
96
83
72
63
56
50
45
40
28
20
15
12
10
7
5
4
3
2

1	Table developed for steel or aluminum conduit.
2	Permissible occupied area based on NEC-prescribed

40% fill factor.
Note:	The reader is cautioned to consult the NEC or BICSI installation manual for specific information regarding conduit fill. Fill rates must be adjusted down based on distances and
	
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Category 6 or 6A
Category 5e
MM Fiber Cable
Riser Cable
(ARMM)/Category 3

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GenSPEED® Packaging Options:
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•	Spools are a packaging of choice for most category cables.
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Industry Standards, Typical Uses and Electrical Requirements
For Twisted Pair Horizontal Wiring Cable

CATEGORY
Category 3

INDUSTRY
STANDARDS

TYPICAL USES

INSERT.
LOSS
dB/100 M
FREQUENCY (MAX)

CHARACTERISTICS
IMPEDANCE
OHMS
MIN

MAX

RETURN PSACRF
NEXT PSNEXT LOSS (PSELFEXT) PSAACRF PSANEXT
dB (Min) dB (Min) dB (Min) dB (Min) dB (Min) dB (Min)

772 kHz
1 MHz
4 MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz

2.2
2.6
5.6
8.5
9.7
13.1

87
85
85
85
85
85

117
115
115
115
115
115

43
41
32
28
26
23

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

Category 5e ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2 16 Mbps TOKEN RING 772 kHz

Category 6

ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2 10 BASE-T
ANSI/ICEA S-90-661 4 Mbps TOKEN RING
52 Mbps ATM
NEMA WC63.1
100 BASE VG AnyLAN

ANSI/ICEA S-90-661
NEMA WC63.1
ISO 11801

100 BASE-T
52/155 Mbps ATM
100 BASE VG AnyLAN
100 Mbps TP PMD
1000 BASE-T
(Gigabit Ethernet)

1 MHz
4 MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz
20 MHz
25 MHz
31.25 MHz
62.5 MHz
100 MHz

1.8
2.0
4.1
5.8
6.5
8.2
9.3
10.4
11.7
17.0
22.0

87
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85

117
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115

67
65
56
51
50
47
45
44
43
38
35

64
62
53
48
47
44
42
41
40
35
32

—
20.0
23.0
24.5
25.0
25.0
25.0
24.3
23.6
21.5
20.1

63.0
60.8
48.7
42.7
40.8
36.7
34.7
32.8
30.9
24.8
20.8

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C.2
ANSI/ICEA S-90-661
NEMA WC66
ISO 11801

16 Mbps TOKEN RING
155/622 Mbps ATM
1.2 Gbps ATM
100 Mbps TP PMD
100 BASE-T
1000 BASE-T
(Gigabit Ethernet)

772 kHz
1 MHz
4 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz
20 MHz
31.25 MHz
62.5 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
250 MHz

1.8
2.0
3.8
6.0
7.6
8.5
10.7
15.4
19.8
29.0
32.8

87
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85

117
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115

76.0
74.3
65.3
59.3
56.2
54.8
51.9
47.4
44.3
39.8
38.3

74.0
72.3
63.3
57.3
54.2
52.8
49.9
45.4
42.3
37.8
36.3

—
20.0
23.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
23.6
21.5
20.1
18.0
17.3

67.0
64.8
52.8
44.8
40.7
38.7
36.8
34.9
24.8
18.8
16.8

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

IEEE 802.3 10G BASE-T
100 BASE-T
100 BASE-TX
10 BASE-T
1000 BASE-TX
155 Mb/s ATM
ANSI X3.263 100Mb/s

1 MHz
4 MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
16 MHz
20 MHz
25 MHz
31.25 MHz
62.50 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
250 MHz
300 MHz
400 MHz
500 MHz

2.1
3.8
5.3
5.9
7.5
8.4
9.4
10.5
15.0
19.1
27.6
31.1
34.3
40.1
45.3

85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85
85

115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115

74.3
65.3
60.8
59.3
56.2
54.8
53.3
51.9
47.4
44.3
39.8
38.3
37.1
35.3
33.8

72.3
63.3
58.8
57.3
54.2
52.8
51.3
49.9
45.4
42.3
37.8
36.3
35.1
33.3
31.8

20.0
23.0
24.5
25.0
25.0
25.0
24.3
23.6
21.5
20.1
18.0
17.3
16.8
15.9
15.2

64.8
52.8
46.7
44.8
40.7
38.8
36.8
34.9
28.9
24.8
18.8
16.8
15.3
12.8
10.8

78.2
66.2
60.1
58.2
54.1
52.2
50.2
48.3
42.3
38.2
32.2
30.2
28.7
26.2
24.2

92.5
83.5
79.0
77.5
74.4
73.0
71.5
70.1
65.6
62.5
58.0
56.5
55.3
53.5
52.0

Category 6a ANSI/TIA 568 C.2
RoHS

Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
— No requirement
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Glossary
Alien Crosstalk (AXT): Unwanted
signal coupling from one component,
channel, or permanent link to another
is defined as alien crosstalk. Alien
crosstalk is only specified by the
Standards as a power sum parameter
for components and cabling to
approximate the energy present
when all pairs are energized. Power
sum alien measured at the near-end
is called Power Sum Alien Near-End
Crosstalk loss (PSANEXT) and power
sum alien crosstalk at the far-end is
called Power Sum Alien Attenuation to
Crosstalk Ratio, far-end (PSAACRF).
High power sum alien crosstalk levels
can compromise the operation of 10G
Base-T applications.

Bit Error Rate (BER): The ratio of
incorrectly transmitted bits to
total transmitted bits. A primary
specification for all transmission
systems, it is usually expressed as
a power of 10. The number of errors
made in a digital transmission as
compared to complete accuracy.

Elongation: The fraction increase in the
length of a material stressed in tension.

Broadband transmission: The
transmission of multiple signals on a
medium at the same time, sharing the
entire bandwidth of the medium. The
signals are multiplexed into channels
with a bandwidth of 6 kHz each and
occupy a different frequency on the
cable. The signals are divided, usually by
frequency divisions, to allow more than
one channel on the cable at any time.

Ethernet: A LAN protocol using a
logical bus structure and carrier
sense multiple access with collision
detection.

American Wire Gauge (AWG): A system
used to specify wire size. The greater
the wire diameter, the smaller the value
(e.g., 24 AWG [0.51 mm {0.020 in}]).

Broadcast: A technique for sending
data simultaneously to all devices
attached to a network with a single
transmission. See multicast and
unicast.

FEP: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM):
A high-speed switching transmission
protocol that utilizes payload packages
organized into 53-byte cells to carry
data.
Attenuation: The decrease in magnitude
of transmission signal strength
between points, expressed as the
ratio of output to input. Measured in
dB, usually at a specific frequency for
copper or wavelength for optical fiber,
the signal strength may be power or
voltage.
Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR):
The difference between attenuation
and crosstalk, measured in dB at a
given frequency. This difference is
critical to ensure that the signal sent
down the twisted-pair cable is stronger
at the receiving end of the cable than
any interference signals (crosstalk)
from other cable pairs.
Bandwidth: A range of frequencies,
usually the difference between the
upper and lower limits of the range,
expressed in Hz. It is used to denote
the potential capacity of the medium,
device or system. In copper and
optical fiber cabling, the bandwidth
decreases with increasing length.
Baseband transmission: A transmission
technique in which all of the available
bandwidth is dedicated to a single
communications channel. Only a
single message transfer can occur
at a given time.

Capacitance: The tendency of an
electronic component to store electrical
energy. Pairs of wire in a cable tend
to act as a capacitor. The charge on
one of two conductors of a capacitor
divided by the potential difference
between them (measured in farads).
Common-mode noise (and longitudinal):
The noise voltage that appears
between each signal conductor to
ground, caused by electrostatic
induction and/or electromagnetic
induction.
Cross-connect: A facility enabling the
termination of cable elements and their
interconnection or cross-connection.
Crosstalk: The unwanted reception
of electromagnetic signals on a
communications circuit from another
circuit.
Decibel (dB): A logarithmic unit used for
expressing the loss or gain of signal
strength. One dB is the amount by
which the pressure of a pure sine
wave of sound must be varied in order
for the change to be detected by the
average human ear.
Delay skew: The difference in the
propagation delay between any two
pairs within the same cable sheath.
Dielectric constant: The ratio of
capacitance of an insulated wire
measured against the same wire
uninsulated, but using air as the
dielectric, which is equal to one.

Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT):
A measure of the unwanted signal
coupling from a transmitter at the
near end into another pair measured
at the far end, relative to the received
signal level.

Far-end crosstalk loss: A measure of
the unwanted signal coupling from a
transmitter at the near end into another
pair measured at the far end, relative to
the transmitted signal level.
Frequency: The measure of the number
of cycles (waves) per second,
expressed in Hz.
Full Duplex: Simultaneous two-way
transmission utilizing all 4 pairs.
Gigabits per second (Gb/s): A
transmission rate denoting one billion
bits per second.
Gigabit Ethernet: A carrier sense
multiple access with collision detection
LAN standard developed by the IEEE
802 group operating at one Gb/s.
Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to
one cycle per second.
Insertion loss: The signal loss resulting
from the insertion of a component,
link or channel between a transmitter
and receiver (often referred to as
attenuation).
Insulation: The dielectric material
that physically separates wires and
prevents conduction between them.
Megabits per second (Mb/s): A unit
of measure used to express the data
transfer rate of a system, device or
communications channel.
Megahertz (MHz): A unit of frequency
equal to one million cycles per second
(hertz).
Near-end crosstalk (NEXT): The
unwanted signal coupling between
pairs. It is measured at the end of a
cable nearest the point of transmission.
Contrast with far-end crosstalk.
Nominal velocity of propagation (NVP):
The speed of transmission along a
cable relative to the speed of light in a
vacuum.

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Glossary
Ohm: The standard unit of electrical
resistance that measures the
opposition to the flow of direct current,
called resistance, or opposition to
the flow of alternating current, called
impedance. One volt will cause one
ampere of current to flow through one
ohm of resistance. The symbol is W.
Plenum: A designated area used for
transport of environmental air as part
of the air distribution system. Because
it is part of the air distribution system,
cables installed in this space require a
higher fire rating.
Plenum cable: A cable with flammability
and smoke characteristics that meet
the safety requirements of the National
Electrical Code® (NEC®) that allow it
to be routed in a plenum area without
being enclosed in a conduit.
Polyolefin: A thermoplastic insulation
material having excellent properties
and moisture resistance, used in the
construction of some communications
cable.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A tough,
flame-retardant, thermoplastic, waterresistant insulator. Its dielectric losses
are higher than polyethylene.
Polyvinylidine DiFluoride (PVDF):
A highly non-reactive and pure
thermoplastic fluoropolymer. It is tough
and has low friction.
Power Sum Attenuation-to-Crosstalk
Ratio (PSACR): The difference
between attenuation and power sum
crosstalk measured in dB at a given
frequency. This difference is critical to
ensure that the signal sent down the
twisted-pair cable is stronger at the
receiving end of the cable than any
interference signals (crosstalk) from
other cable pairs.
Power Sum Equal Level Far-End
Crosstalk (PSELFEXT) Loss: A
computation of the unwanted signal
coupling from multiple transmitters
at the near end into a pair measured
at the far end and normalized to the
received signal level.
Power Sum Near-End Crosstalk
(PSNEXT) Loss: A computation of the
unwanted signal coupling from multiple
transmitters at the near end into a pair
measured at the near end.
Propagation delay: The time interval
required for a signal to be transmitted
from one end of the circuit to the other.

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Restriction on Hazardous Substances
(RoHS): The European Commission’s
Directive 2002/95/EC adopted
January 27, 2003, also known as
“RoHS,” which restricts the use of
certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
Return loss: A ratio of the power of the
outgoing signal to the power of the
reflected signal, expressed in dB.
Rip cord: A small filament cord used to
rip through the outer cable sheath.
Riser: Term applied to vertical sections
of cable, such as changing from
underground or direct-buried plant to
aerial plant. Term also applies to the
space used for cable access between
floors.
Separator: A layer of insulating material,
which is placed between pairs inside a
cable to enhance crosstalk. This could
be in a form of tape, cross-web or just
single filler.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): The ratio
between the detected signal power
and noise in a receiver, expressed in
dB. The prime determining factor in bit
error rate. See Bit Error Rate.
Star Topology: A Local Area Network
(LAN) topology in which end points
of the network are connected to a
common central switch by point-topoint links.
Structural Return loss: A measure of
reflected energy of a transmitted signal
due to impedance variations along the
length of the cable, expressed in dB.
T-1: A digital transmission link with a
bandwidth capacity of 1.544 Mb/s.
Typical medium is 2-pair telephone
wire; however, T-1 is not indicative of
transmission medium.
Token ring: Allows attached devices to
share a common cabling system for
communications purposes without
the possibility of a collision between
transmissions. A device is only able
to send a message when it is in
possession of a special electronic
sequence of bits called a token.
Velocity of propagation: The speed of
transmission along a cable relative to
the speed of light in a vacuum.
VoIP: A term used in IP telephony for
voice delivered using the Internet
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7271.01224.S1R....... 74
7271.02524.S1R....... 74
7271.02824.S1R....... 74
2019000................... 76
2019001................... 76
2019003................... 76
2019004................... 76
2019005................... 76
2110013................... 75
2110014................... 75
2110015................... 75
2110016................... 75
2110017................... 75
2110018................... 75
2110019................... 75
2110020................... 75
2110021................... 75
2110022................... 75
2110023................... 75
2113040................... 66
2113046................... 66
2113054................... 62
2113055................... 62
2113057................... 64
2113058................... 64
2113059................... 64
2113060................... 64
2113061................... 64
2113063................... 66
2113065................... 66
2113184................... 66
2113189................... 62
2113219................... 66
2114200................... 62
2114211................... 62
2114212................... 62
2114307................... 62
2114327................... 62
2114328................... 62
2114357................... 63
2114363................... 62

2114364................... 62
2114369................... 62
2114374................... 62
2114375................... 62
2114385................... 62
2114388................... 65
2114395................... 65
2114396................... 65
2114621................... 70
2114627................... 71
2114628................... 71
2117003................... 73
2117005................... 73
2117006................... 73
2117007................... 73
2117008................... 73
2117009................... 73
2117010................... 73
2117020................... 73
2117037................... 72
2117039................... 73
2117040................... 73
2117041................... 73
2117042................... 73
2117043................... 73
2117044................... 73
2117045................... 73
2117046................... 72
2117047................... 72
2117048................... 72
2117051................... 73
2117056................... 73
2131216................... 59
2131217................... 59
2131218................... 59
2131243................... 57
2131244................... 57
2131245................... 57
2131246................... 57
2131248................... 57
2131249................... 57

2131250................... 57
2131313................... 57
2131419................... 57
2131442.99.............. 57
2131453................... 57
2131458................... 57
2131462................... 57
2131463................... 57
2131474.99.............. 57
2131505................... 57
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2131537................... 59
2131550E................. 54
2131611E................. 48
2131673E................. 48
2131752E................. 54
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2131757................... 57
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2131758................... 57
2131758.99.............. 57
2131774E................. 48
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2131776E................. 48
2131777E................. 48
2131778E................. 48
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2133008................... 58
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2133020................... 58
2133021................... 58
2133022................... 58
2133023................... 58

2133026................... 58
2133027................... 58
2133033................... 58
2133033.99.............. 58
2133144................... 58
2133144.99.............. 58
2133161................... 58
2133161.99.............. 58
2133175................... 59
2133176................... 59
2133177................... 59
2133269E................. 54
2133275................... 58
2133296................... 58
2133323................... 58
2133323.99.............. 58
2133358................... 58
2133359................... 58
2133373.99.............. 58
2133495E................. 48
2133496E................. 48
2133694E................. 54
2133774E................. 48
2133775E................. 48
2133776E................. 48
2133777E................. 48
2133778E................. 48
2133779E................. 48
2133781E................. 54
2134023................... 62
2137087................... 60
2137088................... 60
2137113E................. 52
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2137147E................. 52
2137160E................. 52
5131278E........... 37, 42
5131282E........... 37, 42

5131282E.3R............ 37
5131361E........... 37, 42
5131365E........... 37, 42
5131365E.3R............ 37
5131379E........... 37, 42
5131380E........... 37, 42
5131383E........... 37, 42
5131418E........... 37, 42
5131422E........... 37, 42
5131431E........... 37, 42
5131450E........... 37, 42
5131456E........... 37, 42
5131475E........... 37, 42
5131477E........... 37, 42
5131478E........... 37, 42
5131546E........... 37, 42
5131547E........... 37, 42
5131553E........... 37, 42
5131575E........... 37, 42
5131648E........... 37, 42
5131648E.3R............ 37
5131649E........... 37, 42
5131649E.3R............ 37
5131683E........... 37, 42
5131689E........... 37, 42
5131730E........... 37, 42
5133200E........... 37, 42
5133200E-17F.......... 44
5133204E........... 37, 42
5133204E-17F.......... 44
5133250E........... 37, 42
5133250E.2.5R......... 37
5133250E-17F.......... 44
5133251E.2.5R......... 37
5133255E........... 37, 42
5133255E-17F.......... 44
5133274E........... 37, 42
5133274E-17F.......... 44
5133289E........... 37, 42
5133289E-17F.......... 44
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5133299E........... 37, 42
5133299E-17F.......... 44
5133300E........... 37, 42
5133300E.2.5R......... 37
5133300E-17F.......... 44
5133329E........... 37, 42
5133329E-17F.......... 44
5133342E........... 37, 42
5133342E-17F.......... 44
5133374E........... 37, 42
5133374E-17F.......... 44
5133383E........... 37, 42
5133383E-17F.......... 44
5133427E........... 37, 42
5133427E-17F.......... 44
5133445E........... 37, 42
5133445E-17F.......... 44
5133447E........... 37, 42
5133448E........... 37, 42
5133448E-17F.......... 44
5133512E........... 37, 42
5133512E-17F.......... 44
5133649E........... 37, 42
5133649E.2.5R......... 37
5133649E-17F.......... 44
5133667E........... 37, 42
5133667E-17F.......... 44
5133693E........... 37, 42
5133693E-17F.......... 44
5133696E........... 37, 42
5133696E-17F.......... 44
5136100................... 50
5136101................... 50
6131278............. 37, 38
6131282............. 37, 38
6131282.3R.............. 37
6131361............. 37, 38
6131379............. 37, 38
6131382............. 37, 38
6131382.3R.............. 37
6131418............. 37, 38

6131422............. 37, 38
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6131478............. 37, 38
6131546............. 37, 38
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6131575............. 37, 38
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6131618............. 37, 38
6131618.3R.............. 37
6131619............. 37, 38
6131635............. 37, 38
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6131686.3R.............. 37
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6131687.3R.............. 37
6131688............. 37, 40
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6131697.3R.............. 37
6131699............. 37, 40
6131700............. 37, 40
6131700.3R.............. 37
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6131709............. 37, 38
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6131731............. 37, 40
6131732............. 37, 40
6131733............. 37, 40
6131757............. 37, 38
6131757.3R.............. 37
6131829............. 37, 38

6133200............. 37, 38
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6133282.2.5R........... 37
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6133348.2.5R........... 37
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6133492.2.5R........... 37
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6133616.2.5R........... 37
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6133703.2.5R........... 37
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6133704.2.5R........... 37
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6133719.2.5R........... 37
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6970065................... 70
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7042500................... 62
7042518................... 62
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7043938................... 75
7043946................... 75
7043953................... 75
7043961................... 75
7043979................... 75
7043987................... 75

7043995................... 75
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7051535................... 66
7051543................... 62
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7051592................... 66
7051600................... 66
7051618................... 66
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7131786............. 11, 14
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7131800............. 23, 28
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7131807............. 23, 28
7131808............. 23, 28
7131809............. 23, 28
7131819............. 11, 18
7131820............. 11, 18
7131821............. 11, 18
7131822............. 11, 18
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7131824............. 11, 18
7131825............. 11, 18
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7131827............. 11, 18
7131828............. 11, 18
7131830............. 11, 14
7131840............. 23, 28
7131841............. 23, 28
7131842............. 23, 28
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7131848.2.5R........... 23
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7131859............. 23, 28
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7131860.2.5R........... 23
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7131863............. 23, 28
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7133855............. 11, 12
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7133857............. 11, 12
7133858............. 11, 12
7133859............. 23, 28
7133859-17F............ 30
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7133908............. 23, 26
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7133968.3R.............. 23

7133969............. 23, 26
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7133970.2R.............. 23
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OUR BEST IDEAS COME FROM YOU

You asked for a 10 Gig cable that prevents alien crosstalk, and we responded. General Cable has developed a
or Foiled-Twisted Pair (STP/FTP) cable. General Cable’s revolutionary Mosaic Twisted Pair™ design saves time and
money over a shielded installation and provides industry-leading protection from external cable sources, also
known as alien crosstalk (PSANEXT and PSAACRF).

TM

The Mosaic Crossblock
is made up of individual
metallic blocks separated
by an insulating layer.
Since there is no metalto-metal contact, there is
TM

Our Flex-Separator
optimizes internal
pair geometry to yield
superior electrical
performance while
maintaining cable

longitudinally, and thus, no
need for grounding.

cross-web stabilizes
each pair and creates
an overall smaller,

4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41076

featuring

Telephone: (800) 424-5666
(859) 572-8000
www.generalcable.com

Share your ideas. We’re listening: Datacom@GeneralCable.com

General Cable
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753
Telephone (800) 424-5666
(859) 572-8000
www.generalcable.com
Form No. DAT-0020-R1210
38496

General Cable Canada
590 Barmac Drive
North York, Ontario M9L 2X8
Telephone (800) 561-0649
Fax (800) 565-2529



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