Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
- 10 Gbps 250 MHz Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) Cable.
- Comes in patch cable or bulk to create a custom termination.
- Best-in-class 26/24 AWG solid bare copper conductors for high-quality signal pass.
- Compatible with high-power PoE++ (802.3bt) for attached devices.
- UTP (Unshielded) and F/UTP (Shielded) for diverse EMI conditions.
- Popular lengths include bulk options like Cat 6 cable, 100 ft.
- CM/CMR-rated PVC jacket for commercial and riser applications.
- Complete OEM customization of length, color(s), shielding, and printing.
Premium Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) Cable: The High-Performance Backbone for 10Gbps Networks
At Bespokecable, we are a professional Cat 6 Ethernet Cable manufacturer and your reliable partner. A top-rated B2B Supplier and ISO 9001:2015 certified factory based in Shenzhen, China, with more than 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing high-performance networking infrastructure for the most demanding enterprise and data center environments. The Cat6 Ethernet Cable provides up to 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) performance with a 250 MHz bandwidth, making it ideal for high-speed network backbones and server connections, and it features a future-proof design. And for common lengths like 100 ft, our Cat 6 Patch Cables and bulk Cat 6 Cable offer very competitive rates for integration specialists, IT distributors, and data center operators. We offer and fully support complete customization of length, shielding, color, and packaging tailored to your exact project specs.
Technical Specifications (Cat 6 Ethernet Cable)
| Parameter | Specification (UTP) | Specification (F/UTP) |
| Cable Category | Category 6 (Cat 6) | Category 6 (Cat 6) |
| Performance Standard | ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 | ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 |
| Bandwidth | 250 MHz | 250 MHz |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) up to 55m; 1 Gbps up to 100m | Up to 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) up to 55m; 1 Gbps up to 100m |
| Conductor | 26/24 AWG Solid Bare Copper | 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper |
| Pair Construction | 4 Unshielded Twisted Pairs (UTP) | 4 Foiled Twisted Pairs (F/UTP) with overall braid shield |
| Impedance | 100Ω ±15Ω | 100Ω ±15Ω |
| Jacket Material | High-quality PVC, CM/CMR/CMG rated | High-quality PVC, CM/CMR/CMG rated |
| Standard Jacket Color | Blue, Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Green | Blue, Gray, Black |
| Connector | RJ45 Male, 8P8C, 50µ” gold-plated contacts | RJ45 Male, 8P8C, 50µ” gold-plated contacts, metal shield |
| Wire Mapping | T568A / T568B | T568A / T568B |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 4x cable diameter | 4x cable diameter |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C | -20°C to +60°C |
| Certifications | RoHS, REACH Compliant; ISO 9001:2015 Factory | RoHS, REACH Compliant; ISO 9001:2015 Factory |
Core Technology & Advantages
- Bro, 10Gbps Performance and Future-Proofing: Our Cat6 Ethernet (Network) Cable is built to the Category 6 standard. Using 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and paired twisting for greater precision, it reduces crosstalk (NEXT) and return loss, ensuring stable performance of 10GBASE-T networks up to 55 meters and flawless Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 meters. This should be a cost-effective investment for enterprise cloud to modernize the network backbones and enable high-bandwidth, low-latency applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, large file transfers, and virtualization.
- Shielding Options for Any Environment: We have both Unshielded (UTP) and Foiled/Shielded (F/UTP) Cat 6 cables. The typical UTP option is affordable for most business environments. The F/UTP (or, more commonly, Shielded) variant has a foil-pair shield with an overall braid, and it is more suited to side-by-side installations. This is particularly important in industrial automation, healthcare environments, or data centers with tightly packed gear where the integrity of information must not falter.
- Your B2B Customization and Manufacturing Partner: We are a source factory that can provide you with more than just catalog products. More than just ready-made products can be provided. We offer full OEM/ODM services. Looking for a Cat 6 Patch Cable length not listed? Need a 100 ft Pantone Cat 6 Ethernet Cable with your logo printed on the jacket? How does our “Make Customization Easy” process do it? All the way from Inquiry Discussion and Sample Making through Mass Production, we partner with you to engineer the perfect fit cable solution for your project. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures that every step of production complies with strict quality requirements, providing the reliability B2B clients require.
Primary Applications
- 10Gigabit Network Backbones: Empowering switches, routers, and servers in contemporary data centers and enterprise networks.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) / Workstations: For video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific computation that need a higher bandwidth.
- IP Surveillance & Security: Designed for high throughput to sustain a large, high-res, multi-camera IP security system.
- Smart Buildings & IoT Infrastructure: Backbone for connected building management systems and dense IoT deployments.
- Voice over IP (VoIP) and Unified Communications: Ensuring high-quality voice and video conferencing.
Quality & Testing
The Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) Cable, as per the information provided, is designed to conform to the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 specifications and provides a bandwidth of 250 MHz, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps. One of the premium features is its use of 23 AWG solid bare-copper conductors to ensure maximum signal integrity and reliable PoE++ performance. The product description mentions two shielding types: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Foiled/Shielded (F/UTP) for high-EMI environments. The RJ45 connectors have 50µ” gold-plated contacts. And it’s RoHS-and REACH-compliant and made in an ISO 9001:2015-certified factory, the product’s net page says.
OEM/ODM Services
Customisation features are incorporated into the Cat 6 Cable product listing in a way that continues this dominant trend throughout the site and best reflects how Bespokecable pushes its “Make Customisation Easy” approach. Customization options indicated include:
- Custom Lengths: When it comes to manufacturing cables, they can be produced to any custom length, such as the Cat 6 Cable 100 ft mentioned, or other lengths.
- Customized Shielding: For application requirements, UTP and F/UTP (shielded).
- Custom Colors: When producing cables in any custom Pantone color, beyond standard offerings such as Blue or Gray.
- Custom Printing: Directly printing company logos, length markings, or other identifying information on the cable jacket.
- Specialized Jackets: Offering cables with alternative jacket materials (i.e., if outdoor-rated, LSZH) upon request.
How to Install the Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) Cable?
- Design Routing: Lay out the cable run, ensuring you do not exceed the 100-meter (328 ft.) maximum channel length for Gigabit Ethernet or the 55-meter (180 ft.) maximum for 10GBASE-T. Do not run the Cat 6 Ethernet Cable parallel to AC power lines, as it minimizes electromagnetic interference. 2 PLS DO NOT BEND CABLE WITH A RADIUS LESS THAN 4x THE DIAMETER. Failure to do so may result in diminishing performance.
- Professional cable installation: Permanent installations should be made using appropriate trays, J-hooks, or conduit, depending on local codes. By no means should you constantly over-tighten ties, which will deform the pairs and degrade transmission performance. For patch cable use, do not bend or stretch the cable axis sharply at the junction. Service loops provided at termination points for strain relief.
- End and Connection: If you’re ending a bulk cable, use Cat 6-rated keystone jacks or patch panels; follow the T568A or T568B wiring scheme exactly.
- Grounding (for Shielded Cable): When employing Shielded (F/UTP) Cat 6 Cable, you must ground the shield at one end of the link (most commonly at the patch panel or switch side) in order to drain interference and prevent ground loops. Use shielded connectors and grounded devices.
- Testing and Certification: Install the cable, then use a cable certifier to verify that the installed link meets Cat 6 performance requirements (e.g., Insertion Loss, NEXT, ACR-N). At a basic level, you can use a continuity tester to verify the pinout is correct and that there are no opens/shorts.
User Experience
Users — from Sourcing Managers to Systems Engineers — have left glowing reviews on the Bespokecable website’s client testimonials page. They particularly laud the company’s responsiveness, delivery of “detailed technical materials,” and “rapid” sample delivery. In the case of a product such as Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) Cable, this would mean that when solving for end user experience at an expected level of quality/speed per unit area, we are also talking about whether the creation process in use is reasonable, the flexibility to be used in the application, and partnership support. Users would appreciate having both UTP and shielded when suited for the environment (EMI, density). The option to order custom lengths (such as Cat 6 newwork Cable 100 ft) and even color variations means a perfect fit for the project, helping to minimize waste. The promise of solid copper construction and ISO 9001 certification gives us hope that the product will be reliable for mission-critical 10Gbps backbones or PoE++ applications. The overall value proposition is partnering with a solution-oriented factory that can deliver high-performance, purpose-built cabling solutions supported by technical expertise and resources.
Use in areas with high electromagnetic interference (EMI), including an industrial floor, near large motors/fluorescent lighting/power lines, as well as in tightly packed data center racks, to minimize crosstalk. Therefore, UTP is often more than adequate and less costly for standard office environments.
Yes. A solid copper cable, powered to 802.3bt (Power over Ethernet, PoE), can provide up to 90W of high-power cooling for a CAT6 network cable and is available in a thin-wire conductor-cast model (24 AWG) for each type.
All of our standard cables have CM/CMR-rated PVC jackets for indoor use. Our custom Cat 6 outdoor cables are available with polyethylene (PE) or LSZH jackets, both of which are UV-resistant and waterproof for outdoor or direct-burial applications.
A Cat6 Patch Cable is a pre-terminated cable, which means that it has RJ45 connectors already attached to both ends and is used to connect devices. Bulk Cat 6 Cable: Sold on a spool and intended for termination without connectors, for permanent installations that run through walls and terminate into jacks or patch panels.
Yes, we can send samples to qualified B2B customers for testing so you can test construction quality, connector performance, and network traffic compatibility before ordering.
For common Cat 6 Patch Cables, MOQ can be 100pcs. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): for bulk custom cable (such as specific length, shielding, color) is usually 1000 feet. or project-based. We can consider various types of B2B collaborations.
7-10 working days for standard product. For Fully Customized Orders (special lengths, shielding, printing), the lead time is typically 15–20 working days after sample approval and order confirmation.
Absolutely. Customization is our specialty. In addition to producing custom Cat 6 Cable in any exact length, we can mill your cable in your desired Pantone color. We can also print custom text onto the jacket (logo or length markings).
When navigating the fast-paced world of enterprise-level networking, where speed and reliability are vital alongside a future-proof solution, finding the right infrastructure partner is as important as finding the right technology. We are a leading professional Cat 6 Ethernet Cable manufacturer and direct factory in Shenzhen, China, with more than 20 years of experience helping you create high-performance, reliable networks. We do not sell cables; we develop resilient connectivity solutions. Constructed with specialized 24 AWG copper, our Cat6 Ethernet cable provides the fundamental backbone of your network; boasting data rates up to 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) over a 250 MHz bandwidth, this cable is perfect for everything from data center backbones and high-speed workstations to high-tech security systems. Our wholesale and bulk pricing is competitive enough to ensure that your system integrators, IT distributors, and data center owners can get premium cabling in large quantities. To offer great value to our B2B partners, we also have regular sales promotions.
Designed in our ISO 9001:2015-compliant facility, the Cat 6 Ethernet Cable is built for performance and reliability. We use 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors to maximize signal integrity, minimize attenuation, and ensure reliability in high-power Power over Ethernet (PoE++) applications. Whether you need a ready-to-deploy Cat 6 Patch Cable or bulk lengths, such as a 100 ft Cat 6 Ethernet Cable, we’ve got what you need for easy, custom installations. Customization is a key service we offer, so whether you require your cables in a specific length, shielding type (UTP or F/UTP), or color to fit your project needs, no problem. This is an application of our “Make Customization Easy” philosophy, ensuring you receive a proper fit to your infrastructure.
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Choosing the right Cat 6 Ethernet (Network) cable is an essential initial decision that ITs and network managers, as well as system integrators, must make when building a strong, high-performance business infrastructure. The right Cat 6 cable guarantees stable Gigabit and 10-Gigabit connectivity, supports high-power applications like PoE++, and delivers the durability needed for professional installations. Inadequate choice can result in network bottlenecks, signal integrity issues, and a high total cost of ownership. An authoritative guide to the primary selection criteria for B2B buyers, it gives you the knowledge needed to make an informed choice about which Cat 6 Ethernet cable will ultimately deliver the best performance, future-proofing, and return on investment for your enterprise network.
Core Specifications Verify: Performance, Shielding, and Construction
First, verify that the cable conforms to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, based on ISO/IEC 11801 Class E and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Category 6 standard of communication channels with (up to a frequency of 250 MHz) and support 10GBASE-T speeds (up to a distance of 55 meters). One of the most important quality indicators is the conductor material. Make sure they have 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors — not Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA). Solid copper provides superior signal integrity, lower attenuation over distance, and safe & reliable power delivery for PoE/PoE++ (point 5 of website Application presentation), which is a powered industrial application. Next, determine the required shielding. For the average office environment, go with Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). In environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as data centers or on factory floors, use a Foiled/Shielded (F/UTP) cat 6 cable to ensure there is no signal interference.
Correct Configuration: Patch Vs Bulk And Length
Identify your use case. For rack or workstation connectivity, use a pre-terminated Cat 6 patch cable. If you want to run structured cabling through walls and ceilings, you will need bulk cable that’s terminated into jacks. Measuring the required run precisely, keeping in mind that Gigabit Ethernet specifies a maximum length of 100 meters. They come in standard lengths; however, for more building-specific applications, such as a backbone run, a 100 ft Cat 6 cable might be just what you need. As mentioned in the `How To Customize’ section on the website, we focus on custom-length cables, so you don’t waste material if your project doesn’t require a particular length. Of course, the type used and proper cable management, with appropriate pathways and a minimum bend radius (4x diameter), all play an important role in ensuring performance.
Work with a Certified Manufacturer for Quality & Customization
For the B2B procurement, the manufacturer’s credentials are everything. Make sure to partner with a certified source factory, such as Bespokecable, an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer with over 20 years of experience. That certification, which is noted in the “advantage” section, assures that “every stage of production is executed according to standards.” A true partner goes beyond quality assurance and offers full customization. “Customers can customize products by themselves, including specifications, product functions, and packaging.” That means you can order your Cat 6 cable in custom lengths, specific colors for network segmentation, or even unique jacket printing. This kind of service, in addition to a “stable supply chain” and “fast delivery,” turns an ordinary purchase into a customized piece of factory infrastructure. For an absolute workstation or device build, you may also need high-quality USB-A and USB-C cables from our portfolio supply for other essential connectivity.
By systematically reviewing performance specs, application requirements, and manufacturer capabilities, you can choose a Cat 6 Ethernet cable that provides your network with the stable, high-speed backbone it needs to keep your business running at optimal capacity today and into the future.
Performance Specifications: Bandwidth and Speed
According to technical specifications shown on their product pages, up to 100 MHz bandwidth (and transfer speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second or 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) for Class D cabling standards (i.e., Category 5e (Cat5e). This makes Cat6 a better choice for high-speed network backbones that are more future-proofed.
Internal Construction and Interference Reduction
Both cables use solid bare copper conductors, but Cat6 is generally built with a slightly larger conductor gauge (23 AWG vs. 24 AWG for Cat5e), and stricter specs on how tightly internal pairs are twisted and what kind of insulation is used. This improved physical construct focused on restricting close-end crosstalk (NEXT) and other signal-impedance effects to ensure flag honesty at higher frequencies. According to product descriptions on the site, Cat6 cables are engineered for performance and dependability in demanding environments.
Application and Use-Case Context
Product categorization and descriptions on the website define typical applications for each cable type. Cat5e Network cables are a budget-friendly solution for a standard office network and can support computers, printers, VoIP phones, and even an IP surveillance system with a 1 Gbps throughput requirement. Conversely, Cat6 cables are ideal for higher-end use cases such as data centers, server interconnects, HPC infrastructure, and network backbones that require more bandwidth or an upgrade path to 10 Gbps.






























