Monoprice
Monoprice Cat6A Ethernet Bulk Cable - 500 Feet - Blue, Solid, 550MHz, F/UTP, CMR, Riser Rated, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 23AWG
Best high-speed cabling for professional in-wall network installations.
Elevate your network infrastructure with this Monoprice Cat6A bulk Ethernet cable. Designed for high-speed connectivity, it supports 10Gbps data rates, making it ideal for demanding applications. The F/UTP shielding effectively minimizes interference, while the 23AWG solid, pure bare copper conductors ensure signal integrity. Its CMR Riser rating is perfect for in-wall installations in commercial environments. This 500-foot spool provides ample cable for extensive network setups, meeting TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standards and offering UL and RoHS compliance for reliable performance.
$271.24
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
74
/ 6543
#74 in Network Cables
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Category
6
/ CatA
Who it's for
- Network administrators building future-proof, high-bandwidth infrastructure
- Professional installers requiring reliable PoE and industry-standard conductivity
- Technicians performing vertical runs in environments with high interference
Who should skip it
- DIYers working in tight spaces or complex cable paths
- Beginners lacking experience with shielded termination and grounding
- Contractors needing plenum-rated cable for air handling spaces
Performance breakdown
Data Throughput
Handles 10Gbps speeds with ease for demanding high-bandwidth network environments.
Signal Integrity
Pure bare copper conductors minimize signal loss over long cable runs.
Interference Shielding
F/UTP foil shielding effectively blocks crosstalk and external electromagnetic noise.
Installation Versatility
CMR riser rating allows for safe, compliant in-wall commercial cabling.
Build Durability
Solid core construction provides a robust foundation for permanent infrastructure.
Deployment Efficiency
The 500-foot spool size is ideal for medium-scale professional network projects.
Key Specs
Category
Cat6A
Conductors
23AWG solid, pure bare copper
Bandwidth
550MHz
Data Rate
10 Gbps
Shielding Type
F/UTP (Overall Foil Shield)
Jacket Rating
CMR (Riser)
Length
500 feet
Compliance
UL listed, RoHS compliant
Features
- Supports 10Gbps high-speed networking
- F/UTP shielding for interference protection
- CMR Riser rated for commercial in-wall use
- Solid, pure bare copper conductors
- Exceeds TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standards
- Convenient 500-foot spool packaging
- UL listed and RoHS compliant
What customers say
This Cat6A bulk cable earns high praise, especially from network professionals, for delivering exceptional value and reliable performance. Users consistently note that the pure bare copper construction supports stable 10 Gigabit speeds, avoiding issues common with lesser materials. The F/UTP shielding effectively minimizes interference, ensuring clean data transmission crucial for high-speed backbone connections and PoE. While the cable's solid core makes it stiffer and slightly harder to route around tight corners, this trade-off is widely accepted for the robust shielding and professional compliance it provides. The overall consensus is clear: this offers professional grade quality at an unbeatable price point for demanding installations.
Know before you buy
Yes, the CMR (Riser) rating is designed for vertical runs between floors and in-wall installations, making it suitable for both commercial and residential settings.
Pure bare copper provides superior conductivity, better signal integrity, and higher durability compared to CCA. It is the industry standard for reliable, high-speed networking and is required for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications.
F/UTP shielding includes an overall foil wrap that protects your data signals from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. This is essential for maintaining stable 10Gbps speeds in environments with high electronic noise.
Yes, this is a standard 23AWG Cat6A cable. However, because it is a thicker, shielded cable, ensure you use Cat6A-specific RJ45 connectors designed for shielded, solid-core wire to ensure a proper fit and connection.
Yes, because this cable features pure bare copper conductors, it is fully capable of supporting PoE applications, which require the higher conductivity that only solid copper provides.
As a solid-core cable, it is stiffer than stranded patch cables. While it is designed for permanent installations, you should avoid sharp bends or tight kinks to prevent damaging the internal foil shielding and maintaining the integrity of the signal.
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