Laird Extreme Series Tactical Grade Category 6A etherCON cables deliver the all-important backbone of your Video Over IP cable infrastructure in ST-2022, HDBaseT, HDBitT, DANTE, AES67 and similar environments. These cables meet stringent HD video and Digital Audio IP packetization bandwidth needs.
These cables are built Laird tough and handcrafted with Shattuc Tactical heavy duty Indoor/Outdoor Category 6A Data cable. This series is made for mobile production companies or harsh environment venues whether it's data, lighting control, digital audio snakes or HD Video. Cables exceed the ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-10 Category 6A standard.
Horizontal Cable and RJ45 Category 6a Shielded Modular etherCON connectors they are the perfect companion for Cat6a HDBaseT Ethernet Convertors and Extenders as well as being backwards compatible to perform perfectly with existing Cat6 / Cat 5E components. Rest easy knowing your signal is always streaming with a Laird CAT6A high speed Ethernet cable.
10G Ethernet Max Distance
Laird certifies this Cat6a cable to 250 ft (76 m) for 10G Ethernet and 475 ft (144 m) for 1G Ethernet, validated through Bit Error Rate (BER) testing. IEEE 802.3 specifies a maximum of 328 ft (100 m) for Cat6a Ethernet applications; exceeding this threshold risks signal degradation and link failure. Supported signal types-including Ethernet, PoE, and AV-over-IP-each carry distinct distance limitations. Conductor gauge (AWG) affects signal attenuation, power delivery, and usable distance-higher AWG conductors may reduce maximum range. Always consult your application's specifications prior to deployment.
Laird Tech Note: Does not intermate with the CAT6 chassis connectors NE8FDY-C6 and NE8FDY-C6-B. Compliant with all PoE Specs, when installed according to TIA guidelines.