CAT 6A Brochure
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Supporting 10G Networks Why CAT 6A? Since the introduction of the CAT 3 standard more than two decades ago, copper structured cabling systems have advanced to keep up with the continuously growing need for bandwidth. CAT 6A, the latest standard, is now a common specification for data center and other enterprise applications. Migration to CAT 6A is being driven by several factors: • • • • • • • Standard is designed to support 10GBASE-T Applications for permanent links from 10 feet to 90 meters Long-term planning for workstation applications Convergence of IP networks Aggregation of 1G links...

Reliability – Guaranteed Product Quality The foundation of Leviton’s quality guarantee is in the rigorous testing of our products. Our CAT 6A components and systems are extensively tested throughout the product development and manufacturing process: • • • • • Software simulation of electrical performance In-house labs with network analyzers to define component performance In-house application test facilities that simulate real-world network environments Independent third-party performance verification (ETL) On-site customer installation testing with reported results All CAT 6A system...

Overcoming the Alien Crosstalk Challenge CAT 6A’s higher frequency brings greater performance challenges from alien crosstalk (AXT) – electromagnetic noise that carries from one component to another. 10G electronics cannot compensate for AXT, so the structured cabling system must. Leviton has incorporated several exclusive features into its eXtreme® CAT 6A structured cabling systems to mitigate AXT in every system component: Triple-Stage Compensation Patent-pending triple-stage compensation is an engineered set of CAT 6A connector features that helps overcome electrical performance...

Proven Performance Independent third-party tests have proven that Leviton CAT 6A solutions have significant AXT headroom over the standard's requirements, even for permanent links as short as 10 feet. As a result, properly installed Leviton systems with approved cable do not require field alien crosstalk testing. In addition, Leviton preterminated, pretested trunk cables do not require any field testing. PSANEXT (Power Sum Alien Near-End Crosstalk) PSAACRF (Power Sum Alien Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio - Far End ) - worst pair - average pair Component-Rated CAT 6A Independent (ETL) Test...

eXtreme® 6A CAT 6A Components QuickPort® Connectors Component- and channel-rated options in 14 colors Channel- and Component-rated Features: • • • Patented retention force technology protects against tine damage Patented dual-layer T568A/B label with larger wiring diagrams Patented Cone of Silence® helps suppress AXT Component-rated Exclusive Features: • • • • Metalized body helps suppress AXT Triple-stage compensation enhances margin performance and augments AXT suppression Conductor retention feature holds wires during termination Sharper pair separation help separate tighter 6A twists...

Custom-Configured Trunks SlimLine Patch Cords Built to customer specifications including length, termination type, rating, color, and more Component-rated performance in your choice of 8 colors and 6 lengths Features: Features: Reduce field installation time by up to 80% 100% factory tested; ship with test results No AXT field testing required Preterminated trunks require no field testing Connector terminations 100% component-rated SlimLine plugs reduce congestion Jack-to-Jack Preterminated Copper Trunk Shielded Connectivity The Leviton CAT 6A Shielded Structured Cabling System offers an...

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