ADC Four-Pair Riser Cable manual Spec Sheet

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TrueNet®

CopperTen® Four-Pair Riser Cable

Spec Sheet

An integral part of ADC’s TrueNet® Structured Cabling System, CopperTen® is the world’s first UTP structured cabling system to enable 10 Gigabit Ethernet over a full 100 meters. Installed in high-performance networks worldwide, the system’s patent-pending design minimizes alien crosstalk and insertion loss and meets the performance requirements of IEEE 802.3an, ISO 11801 Class EA and TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 standards.

Features:

Patent-pending oblique elliptical offset filler minimizes alien crosstalk

Manufactured with lead-free materials

Compliances:

UL Subject 444

(UL)-C(UL) Type CMR/CMG

ICEA S-90-661

NEC 800 Type CMR

TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 standard

ISO/IEC 11801 CLASS EA Category 6a horizontal cable requirements

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Four-Pair Riser Cable specifications

The ADC Four-Pair Riser Cable is an advanced networking solution designed to meet the increasing demands for high-speed data transmission within commercial and residential buildings. This cable is primarily utilized for vertical spaces, hence the term "riser." Its purpose is to connect different floors of a building, providing a reliable means of facilitating communication between network points.

One of the standout features of the ADC Four-Pair Riser Cable is its ability to support high-performance data transmission at speeds up to 1 Gbps and beyond. This capability is particularly crucial as organizations transition to bandwidth-intensive applications such as cloud computing, video conferencing, and streaming services. The cable is commonly compliant with Category 5e or Category 6 standards, ensuring superior performance and minimal signal degradation over long distances.

The cable's construction includes four twisted pairs of copper conductors, which significantly reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. The twisted pair design works by canceling out noise that may disrupt signal integrity, thus ensuring a more stable and reliable connection. Additionally, the cable is often encased in a fire-retardant jacket, meeting stringent safety standards and making it suitable for installation in riser shafts where fire safety is paramount.

Another notable characteristic of the ADC Four-Pair Riser Cable is its flexibility in installation. With a lightweight design, the cable can be easily routed through conduits and tight spaces, streamlining the installation process while allowing for future modifications and upgrades. The cable is typically available in various lengths, making it versatile for different architectural layouts.

Moreover, these cables are often designed to be compatible with a range of networking technologies, including Power over Ethernet (PoE). This feature enables the delivery of power and data through a single cable, simplifying networking by reducing the number of required installations.

In summary, the ADC Four-Pair Riser Cable stands out for its high-speed capabilities, reduced electromagnetic interference, fire retardance, and flexibility in installations. As businesses and devices become more interconnected, investing in reliable network infrastructure such as this cable is essential for maintaining performance and efficiency in data transmission systems.