CCTV CAT 6A Cables

Summary: CCTV CAT 6A Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Cables

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low-voltage cabling in the United States for demanding commercial and industrial surveillance networks. Our CCTV CAT 6A cables are designed for reliable, high-bandwidth transmission to support modern IP and wired CCTV camera deployments, including multi-megapixel and 4K video streams, power delivery, and long horizontal runs inside buildings. If you are standardizing on Ethernet-based CCTV Cable, our cat 6a and cat 6a cables provide the consistent electrical performance and installation efficiency contractors expect on time-critical projects.

Why SmartWire® Cat 6A for CCTV?

• Optimized for enterprise surveillance: 23 AWG, 4-pair solid bare copper conductors deliver stable Category 6A performance for 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbones and high-resolution video transport.
• Options for any pathway: Choose plenum for air-handling spaces or riser for vertical shafts; select shielded for noise-prone environments (mechanical rooms, near VFDs) or unshielded for typical office and corridor runs.
• Low-voltage power and data on one pull: Built for PoE applications used with many IP cameras; a dependable “camera wire” alternative to legacy coax in Ethernet-based systems.
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication included: Our jacket-applied lubrication reduces pulling friction by up to 70% to help crews move faster and minimize rework—there is nothing to see or wipe off the cable.
• Consistent terminations: Standard 4-pair color coding supports efficient field termination and testing across large camera counts.
• Project flexibility: Available lengths include 1000 FT, 500 FT, and 250 FT to match job stages, service work, and closeouts.
• Customization available: Standard and custom jacket and stripe color options help organizations visually standardize CCTV pathways and simplify ongoing maintenance.

Where these cables fit

• Large-scale surveillance networks in campuses, distribution centers, data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, and stadiums.
• Backbone and horizontal runs for NVRs, aggregation switches, and edge switches feeding wired CCTV camera endpoints.
• Installations requiring plenum-rated cabling in air spaces or riser-rated cabling in vertical shafts and between floors.

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project

• Reliable performance across long cable counts reduces troubleshooting and site revisits.
• Shielded and unshielded constructions let you standardize one family of products across mixed environments.
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication helps crews pull more cable per day with less strain and fewer jacket scuffs.
• Multiple length options and color customization support phased rollouts, rapid service calls, and clear pathway identification.
• All solutions are low-voltage products designed for professional B2B use in commercial and industrial facilities.

Available Constructions

1. 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper, Plenum (Unshielded), Low-Voltage: Category 6A UTP plenum for typical indoor CCTV network runs in air-handling spaces. A reliable choice for dense camera counts where EMI is controlled and ease of termination is important.
2. 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper, Plenum (Shielded), Low-Voltage: Category 6A F/UTP plenum for noise-prone areas or pathways with potential electromagnetic interference. Helps maintain signal integrity for high-resolution video streams in challenging spaces.
3. 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper, Riser (Shielded), Low-Voltage: Category 6A F/UTP riser for vertical runs and general floor-to-floor CCTV distribution. Ideal for equipment rooms, riser closets, and shafts where added shielding is beneficial.

Key details at a glance

• Category rating: Cat 6A
• Conductor: 23 AWG, 4-pair solid bare copper
• Shielding options: Unshielded (UTP) and Shielded (F/UTP)
• Environment ratings: Plenum and Riser
• Lengths: 1000 FT, 500 FT, 250 FT
• Color options: Standard black and orange jackets, plus custom jacket/stripe colors available upon request

Choosing the right cable for your CCTV network

• Use unshielded plenum for typical office corridors, drop ceilings, and low-EMI areas feeding IP cameras.
• Use shielded plenum near mechanical/electrical equipment, heavy LED lighting, or where interference is present.
• Use shielded riser for vertical trunks between telecom rooms and floors to maintain signal quality and simplify standardization.

Whether you call it CCTV Cable, camera wire, or simply your surveillance backbone, SmartWire® cat 6a cables give integrators a dependable, low-voltage platform for wired cctv camera systems. Talk with our team about construction selection, jacket/stripe color options, and how to standardize on one family of products for your surveillance deployments.

Solutions: CCTV CAT 6A Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Cables for Professional Surveillance Networks

Windy City Wire supplies Category 6A CCTV Cable engineered for commercial and industrial surveillance systems. Built with solid 23 AWG bare copper conductors, these cat 6a cables deliver dependable power and data for today’s IP-based security infrastructure. Whether you are deploying a new VMS and NVR architecture or expanding a hybrid environment, our camera wire provides the bandwidth, PoE headroom, and installation flexibility security contractors and integrators expect on complex jobs.

What these cables deliver

• High-bandwidth performance: Rated Category 6A to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbones and high-resolution video streams, providing overhead for future camera upgrades and analytics.
• Power for devices: Solid 23 AWG copper supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ for PTZs, multi-imagers, heaters/blowers, and other wired CCTV camera endpoints.
• Options for every environment: Choose shielded or non-shielded constructions to match EMI conditions, with plenum and riser ratings available to meet building codes.
• Identification and organization: Jacket color options, including black and orange, help segment networks, mark pathways, or distinguish camera groups by zone.
• Project-ready put-ups: Available in 250, 500, and 1000 ft lengths to align with job size and reduce waste on site.

CCTV system types supported

• IP CCTV over Ethernet: Ideal for modern NVR/VMS ecosystems using PoE switches or midspans. Cat 6a cables maintain link integrity over longer distances and dense bundles common in enterprise deployments.
• Hybrid and migration use cases: Support analog-to-IP transitions using baluns or encoders where appropriate. Quality UTP camera wire helps extend or repurpose existing pathways while you phase in IP cameras.
• Specialty cameras: Supports PTZ, multi-sensor, panoramic, thermal, and LPR cameras that demand higher power and stable data throughput.

Common integrations and system connections

• Access control and video intercom systems for unified event verification and door release workflows.
• Alarm and intrusion panels to trigger recording rules, video pop-ups, and guard tour automation.
• Building management and automation systems (lighting, HVAC, occupancy) to optimize energy and security response.
• Public address and mass notification platforms for incident response and life-safety coordination.
• Analytics platforms (AI video analytics, people/vehicle counting) that require consistent low-latency connectivity.

Industries and environments we serve

• Commercial campuses and offices: Centralized VMS, distributed IDFs, and high camera counts across large floorplates.
• Healthcare and life sciences: Plenum-rated pathways, monitored entrances, pharmacy/lab oversight, and compliance-driven retention.
• Education (K–12 and Higher Ed): Interior/exterior coverage, stadiums, residence halls, and transportation fleets.
• Retail, hospitality, and entertainment: POS integrations, queue management, and public safety in high-traffic areas.
• Industrial and manufacturing: Shielded options mitigate EMI near production lines, VFDs, conveyors, and robotics.
• Warehousing and logistics: Long runs, high-bay mounting, loading docks, and yard surveillance.
• Transportation and critical infrastructure: Airports, rail, ports, utilities, energy sites, and municipalities.
• Gaming and stadiums: High-density camera grids with elevated PoE demands and 24/7 uptime requirements.

Selecting the right cable for the job

• Shielding: Choose shielded constructions for areas with heavy electrical noise (generators, elevator rooms, manufacturing lines). Non-shielded is suitable for typical office and low-EMI environments.
• Plenum vs. riser: Use plenum-rated cable for air-handling spaces and riser-rated cable for vertical shafts and floor-to-floor runs, in accordance with local codes.
• Power requirements: For cameras with heaters, wipers, or multi-imager arrays, select cat 6a cables to handle higher PoE classes with reduced temperature rise in bundles.
• Length planning: With 250, 500, and 1000 ft options, match lengths to pathway estimates to reduce scrap and simplify takeoffs.
• Color management: Use black or orange jackets to segment networks by building, floor, security zone, or camera function.

Installation considerations

• Adhere to 100-meter channel design where applicable; verify PoE budgets for long runs and higher-power devices.
• Use Cat 6A–rated connectors, jacks, and patch panels; maintain pair twists and proper termination for consistent performance.
• Observe bend radius and pull-tension recommendations to protect conductor geometry and ensure long-term reliability.
• Plan pathway capacity for cable bundles; manage heat and separation from potential EMI sources.

Procurement and standardization benefits

• One platform for cameras, intercoms, and security IoT devices reduces SKUs and streamlines maintenance.
• Standardizing on CCTV CAT 6A Cables simplifies spares, ensures consistent terminations, and supports future upgrades without re-cabling.
• Compatible with enterprise PoE switches, injectors, NVRs, and VMS ecosystems used across large facilities and multi-site portfolios.

When to choose Cat 6A for CCTV

• Deployments with high-resolution streams, multi-imager cameras, or dense analytics workloads.
• Projects requiring higher PoE classes or large cable bundles where alien crosstalk and heat buildup must be mitigated.
• Sites anticipating future migration to higher-bandwidth applications on the same cabling plant.

For security contractors and integrators, Cat 6A is a versatile, future-ready choice for CCTV Cable runs that power and connect every wired CCTV camera on the network. Windy City Wire’s cat 6a cables help you deliver dependable results across industries, from single-site facilities to complex, multi-building campuses.

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV CAT 6A Cables

• 1. What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A cables?
  23 AWG conductors are available.
• 2. What other colors are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A cables available in?
  White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange, White-Green/Green, White-Brown/Brown.
• 3. Are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  Solid bare copper conductors.
• 4. What lengths are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A cables sold in?
  Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks SmartWire CCTV cable in a standard 1,000 ft length. Additional lengths are also available: 500 ft and 250 ft.
• 5. How is your SmartWire low-voltage CCTV cables sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire CCTV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for efficient pulls and handling. Learn more about our RackPack

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