UTP Cat6 Riser Cable 305M Box B-Link
📌 General Overview
A Cat6 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Riser Cable in a 305 m (1000 ft) pull-box is a standard bulk Ethernet cable used for structured network installations in homes, offices, and commercial buildings. These are typically used for vertical runs between floors (riser zones) due to their flame-retardant jacket.
🔧 Key Specifications
🧵 Cable Category & Performance
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Category: Cat6 (meets or exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards) — supports modern Ethernet data rates.
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Bandwidth: Up to 250 MHz, suitable for Gigabit Ethernet and many PoE cases.
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Data Rate Support: Up to 1 Gbps over 100 m distances; some higher-grade cables can support even higher speeds.
🧰 Construction & Materials
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Conductor Type:
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Solid copper (most common & best performance)
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or Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) option (more budget-friendly but slightly lower electrical performance)
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Conductor Size: Often 23 AWG for solid copper (balanced trade-off between performance and flexibility).
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Pairs: 4 twisted pairs with separator (cross-web) design to reduce crosstalk.
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Insulation: HDPE on individual pairs to maintain signal integrity.
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Unshielded: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) – standard for typical LAN installations.
🧥 Jacket & Rating
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Riser-Rated Jacket (CMR): Flame-retardant PVC designed for vertical runs between floors (fire safety).
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Outer Sheath Material: PVC (often CM/CMR) — protects against physical wear and complies with building codes.
📦 Packaging
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Box Length: 305 meters (1000 ft) in an easy-pull box or drum for cleaner installation and reduced tangling.
🌡️ Environmental & Usage Specs
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Temperature Range: Typical operation ~-20 °C to +60 °C (varies by brand).
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Fire Safety: Riser rating allows use in riser spaces; not suitable for plenums unless specified.
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Application: LAN backbones, voice/data, CCTV, PoE camera uplinks, enterprise networks, wireless AP backhaul, etc.
✅ What this means in practice
✔️ Suitable for professional installs — structured cabling, building backbones, offices
✔️ Supports modern network speeds and PoE devices
✔️ Riser safety rating means you can run between floors without violating code
✔️ Bulk box means less waste and faster pulling
📝 Quick Comparison: Typical Cat6 UTP Boxes
| Feature | Typical Cat6 UTP Riser Cable |
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| Category | Cat6 UTP |
| Bandwidth | 250 MHz |
| Conductor | 23 AWG (Copper or CCA) |
| Jacket | Riser PVC (CMR) |
| Length | 305 m Box |
| Data Rate | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Use Case | LAN, PoE, CCTV, office networks |


