Category 6A direct burial gel-filled shielded network cable featuring a 23 AWG, 4-pair solid bare copper construction with an overall aluminum foil shield (F/UTP), 0.4 mm tinned copper drain wire, water-blocking gel, internal separator spline, and a UV-rated linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) jacket for installation in outdoor plant and underground direct burial applications. Tested to 550 MHz for premium grade, high-performance network cabling — delivering maximum headroom, bandwidth, and protection against external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and moisture. The gel filling blocks the entrance and migration of water, while the internal spline stabilizes each pair for superior electrical performance while maintaining flexibility and a clean, round cable profile. Built for extreme operating temperatures (-40°C to 75°C) and Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications. Includes an internal rip cord and integrated 0.4 mm tinned copper drain wire for simplified jacket stripping, shield grounding, and termination. Supplied on a 1,000 ft wooden reel.
Specifications
Conductor: 23 AWG solid bare copper, 0.57 mm
Pairs: 4
Shield: Overall aluminum foil shield with 0.4 mm tinned copper drain wire (F/UTP)
Water Blocking: Gel filled core
Separator: Internal spline divider
Insulation: HDPE, 1.12 mm diameter (±0.03 mm)
Jacket: UV-rated LLDPE, direct burial rated
Outside diameter: 8.0 mm (±0.2 mm)
Impedance: 100 ±15 ohms (1.0–250.0 MHz) / 100 ±25 ohms (250.0–600.0 MHz)
Bandwidth: Tested up to 550 MHz
DC resistance: 90 ohms/km max
DC resistance unbalance: 5.0% max
Capacitance unbalance: 330 pF/100 m max
Velocity of propagation (NVP): 68%
Voltage rating: DC 300V
Temperature range: -40°C to 75°C
Rip cord: Yes
Drain wire: Yes (1/0.4 mm tinned copper)
Length: 1,000 ft ±4 ft
Weight: 49 lbs per 1,000 ft wooden reel
Standards: ANSI/TIA 568-C.2, ANSI/TIA 862 (Building Automation), ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.0 Class E1, ICEA 8-102-700, RoHS, REACH, CPR (305/2011 & EN 50575:2014-09)
