What This Cable Is
The cat6 riser solid cable is a Category 6 riser-rated Ethernet cable. It is made for vertical shaft backbone wiring. It uses 23AWG solid bare copper and a CMR flame-retardant PVC jacket. It runs Gigabit at 100 meters. This product is a standard choice for floor-to-floor Gigabit backbone in offices, schools, and residential buildings. It is good for non-plenum vertical installation.
Where It Fits
Buyers first check the building type and shaft location. This cat6 riser solid cable fits vertical weak current shaft floor backbone wiring in multi-floor buildings. It fits school teaching buildings, office buildings, and residential floor interconnects. It fits data center aggregation to access layer links. It fits CMR-rated vertical cabling systems. It also fits fixed installation of Gigabit backbone links. This product works with standard RJ45 modules and patch panels. The table below shows the main fit points.
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Compatibility Item |
Details |
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Installation Area |
Vertical shaft, weak current shaft, building backbone |
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Conductor Type |
23AWG solid bare copper |
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Insulation |
Foam-skin polyethylene, Foam-Skin PE |
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Flame Rating |
UL1666 Riser, CMR |
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Pair Structure |
4 pairs, 8 cores, PE cross separator |
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Connector Type |
Standard RJ45 modules and patch panels |
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Max Frequency |
250MHz |
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Data Rate |
1Gbps at 100m |
Technical Specifications
The cat6 riser solid cable uses 23AWG solid bare copper. DC resistance stays below 7.5Ω/100m. It meets all TIA/EIA-568-C.2 Class E electrical requirements at 250MHz. Insulation uses foam polyethylene. A cross separator keeps the four pairs apart. The structure is stable. During vertical installation, the cable stretches under its own weight. Pair spacing does not change much. The jacket uses UL1666 flame-retardant PVC. Outer diameter is 6.2mm ± 0.3mm. Each box of product is tested across 250MHz before shipment. Tests cover near-end crosstalk, return loss, insertion loss, and propagation delay. The standard package is 305 meters per box. The outer box marks product information, flame rating, and test result.
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Conductor Material |
Oxygen-free copper, purity ≥99.95% |
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Conductor Size |
23AWG, solid bare copper |
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Insulation |
Foam-skin polyethylene, Foam-Skin PE |
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Jacket Material |
Flame-retardant PVC, CMR rated |
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Flame Rating |
UL1666 Riser |
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Pair Structure |
4 pairs, 8 cores, PE cross separator |
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Outer Diameter |
6.2mm ± 0.3mm |
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Characteristic Impedance |
100Ω ± 15Ω |
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Max Transmission Frequency |
250MHz |
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Data Rate |
1Gbps at 100m |
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Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +75°C |
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Max Installation Tension |
≤110N |
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Standard |
TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 Class E |
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Standard Package |
305m/box, 1000ft |
How to Choose the Right Model
Buyers often need color and packaging options for the product. We support color customization. Gray is the standard color. Other colors need 50 boxes. The jacket can print your brand and meter marks. Length options include 305m per box and 500m wooden reel packages for large projects. Flame rating can change to CMP if needed. This product is a good choice for Gigabit vertical backbone. Samples ship in 7 working days. Bulk orders take 15 working days.
Quality Testing and OEM Support
We test each batch of cat6 riser solid cable across 250MHz. The product meets TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Class E. Tests cover near-end crosstalk, return loss, insertion loss, and propagation delay. We also check conductor resistance and jacket thickness. For OEM orders, you can customize color, print, length, and flame rating. If you need a quote, send us your building type, shaft height, cable length, color, and flame rating.
FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between cat6 riser solid cable and cat6 plenum solid cable besides the jacket?
A1: The conductor, insulation, and cross separator are the same. The only difference is jacket material. CMR is flame-retardant PVC for non-plenum vertical shafts. CMP is low smoke zero halogen material for air duct areas. The installation area decides the choice.
Q2: Can Cat6 CMR cable be used for horizontal cabling?
A2: Yes, as long as the area is not an air duct or return air plenum. CMR works for horizontal cabling. Horizontal cabling usually uses lower CM rating. CMR performs better but costs a little more. Choose the rating based on project fire code and budget.