Where is Cat 6A used?
Category 6A cabling systems have come a long way since the original “augmented Category 6” standard was
first introduced in 2008. Today, Cat 6A is a popular specification for data center and other enterprise applications.
The move to Cat 6A has been driven by several factors, including support for 10G networks, long-term planning
for workstation areas, Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, and new wireless access points.
Data Centers
Many data center managers looking to control costs are choosing
Cat 6A twisted pair copper for 10 Gb/s applications, since it is the
most cost-effective option for access layer networking. In fact, the
cost of 10GBASE-T channels is at least 30% lower than alternative
SFP+ channels.
Wireless Applications
More businesses are updating their wireless networks with 802.11ac access points,
capable of delivering up to 6.9 Gb/s. Future standard 802.11ax will support speeds
up to 10 Gb/s. Businesses won’t see the true benefits of these higher speeds without
the right cabling infrastructure; that’s why TIA standards recommend Cat 6A for
horizontal cabling to these wireless access points.
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