Cat.6A Shielded & Unshielded Patch Cords, HydraX™

The Hermesys HydraX™ Category 6A Patch Cord is available in U/UTP, U/FTP, F/FTP and S/FTP constructions for 10GBASE-T copper network connections. Each option uses four-pair stranded bare copper cable and is tested for Category 6A transmission performance up to 500 MHz. The U/UTP option supports standard unshielded installations, while the U/FTP, F/FTP and S/FTP constructions provide progressively enhanced electromagnetic interference protection. PVC and LSOH jacket options, multiple lengths and several colors support flexible deployment in data centers, telecommunications rooms and enterprise networks.

Key Features and Benefits

• Available in U/UTP, U/FTP, F/FTP and S/FTP constructions
• Designed for 10GBASE-T Ethernet connections
• Tested for Category 6A transmission performance up to 500 MHz
• 24 AWG U/UTP and 26 AWG shielded conductor options
• Stranded bare copper conductors provide flexibility for equipment patching
• Multiple shielding options support different EMI protection requirements
• RJ45 modular plugs with gold-plated contacts
• Molded snagless boots help protect the connector locking tabs
• Available with PVC or LSOH outer jackets
• Plug durability rated for up to 750 mating cycles
• Available in multiple lengths and colors
• Backward compatible with lower-speed Ethernet applications
• RoHS compliant

Applications

• 10GBASE-T Ethernet
• Data center consolidation
• Server virtualization infrastructure
• Patch panel-to-switch connections
• Server-to-switch connections
• High-density equipment patching
• Enterprise structured cabling systems
• Telecommunications rooms
• Electrically noisy network environments
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• Broadband and baseband video applications

Reference Standards

• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A
• IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
• RoHS

Available Configurations

• Shielding options: U/UTP, U/FTP, F/FTP and S/FTP
• Jacket options: PVC and LSOH
• Multiple lengths available from 0.5 m to 15 m, depending on construction
• Available colors include white, red, yellow, grey and blue

Parameter	U/UTP	U/FTP	F/FTP	S/FTP
Cable Conductor	24AWG stranded bare copper	26AWG stranded bare copper	26AWG stranded bare copper	26AWG stranded bare copper
Cross-Filler	PE	PE	N/A	PE
Insulation	N/A	N/A	Skin-Foam-Skin (HDPE for skin, foam PE)	N/A
Shielding (per pair)	N/A	Aluminum mylar foil tape on each single pair	Aluminum mylar foil tape on each single pair	Aluminum mylar foil tape on each single pair
Shielding (overall)	N/A	N/A	Drain wire and overall shield with Al-laminated plastic foil	Tinned copper braiding
Cable Diameter	6.20 ± 0.2mm	6.00 ± 0.2mm	6.10 ± 0.3mm	6.00 ± 0.2mm