10GX32 0081000 - BELDEN

10GX UTP Cables incorporate

patent-pending RoundFleX

Technology, opening the door to

higher density due to their reduced

diameter, while at the same time

offering a high level of Alien

Crosstalk reduction. Both

advantages are essential to

10 Gb/s cabling systems.

Product Bulletin

PB 297

Belden®10GX®Cables

Belden’s 10GX Cables Offer

the Smallest Diameter and

Outstanding Mechanical and

Electrical Characteristics

10GX Cable

Belden’s line of 10GX Cables are designed to

address the needs of demanding networking

arenas that require both high density

connections and superb mechanical and

electrical performance.

This series is intended for use in horizontal

cable installations in data centers, high speed

Local Area Networks (LANs), server farms,

storage area networks (SANs), network access

nodes (NANs), campus backbones, metropolitan

area networks (MANs) and short distance back-

bone connections — anywhere there is a high

concentration of data traffic.

Belden’s engineers have attained a smaller

diameter cable (only .295 in.) than could

previously be made. The use of our RoundFleX

Technology means higher density connections in

the rack. What’s more, the smaller diameter and

greater flexibility provides for easier handling

during installation. And, depending on your

application requirements, 10GX Cables can be

specified in either a Nonbonded-Pair design or

in Belden’s exclusive Bonded-Pair construction.

Alien Crosstalk

Still another major bonus of the RoundFlex

Technology is that it keeps Alien Crosstalk –

crosstalk between neighboring cables –

impressively low. To allow for the data rates

of 10 Gb/s that are typical in data centers

and the like, signals must be transmitted at

frequencies up to a minimum of 500 MHz, in

contrast to Category 6 transmissions that only

run to 200 MHz.

However, achieving satisfactory communication

at these high frequencies over UTP copper

requires significant changes in the way the

channel components are designed – the cable

being no exception. Overcoming Alien Crosstalk

has been one of the most difficult demands of

the Category 6A standard.

Patent-pending RoundFleX Technology

successfully attacks the problem by improving

control of the electrical performance with

improved positioning of the pairs. The resulting

level of Alien Crosstalk suppression is fully

compatible with Belden’s guaranteed

performance specifications for its 10GX systems.

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10GX Enabling Technologies

The 4-pair, 23 AWG UTP copper 10GX Cables

represent the latest advance in Belden’s evolving

IBDN 10GX family of cabling products.

The company’s RoundFleX, MatriX IDC, X-Bar,

FleXPoint and Bonded-Pair technologies, taken

together, comprise five strong pillars of enabling

technology that support a complete 10GX

system from Belden. They permit the building

of a channel that goes well beyond expectations

for leading edge 10 Gb/s system performance,

exceeding all parameters specified in the

Category 6A standard. All performance charac-

teristics have extended bandwidth to support

future growth. Alien Crosstalk (ANEXT), NEXT,

FEXT, Insertion Loss and Return Loss have

guaranteed channel transmission

performance up to 625 MHz.

Applications

•10GBASE-T Full Power Implementation

(IEEE 802.3an)

•10GBASE-T Low Power Implementation

(Short Reach Mode) (IEEE 802.3an)

•1000BASE-T Applications (IEEE 802.3ab)

•Power Over Ethernet Plus – 2 pairs, up to

30 Watts or 4 pairs, up to 60 Watts

(IEEE 802.3at)

•Power Over Ethernet – 2 pairs, up to

12.95 Watts (IEEE 802.3af)

•Broadband Video (CATV) &High Speed Internet

(DOCSIS) over UTP up to 860 MHz

•High Temperature performance up to 50°C

without length de-rating for 1000BASE-T

and 100BASE-TX

•High Noise Immunity with a Noise Reduction

Factor of 0.3 (TIA 569B)

•VoIP Applications with stringent Bit Error

Rate (BER) / Quality of Service (QoS) objectives

RoundFleX, MatriX IDC,

X-Bar, FleXPoint and

Bonded-Pair technologies

are the pillars that support

Belden’s complete

10GX system.

Belden’s small OD 10GX Cable

features RoundFleX Technology,

an internal H-web construction

that keeps Alien Crosstalk at an

exceptionally low level.

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Features and Benefits

of 10GX Cables

•Unique, patent pending, RoundFleX

H-web design separates pairs and

maintains stability in pair position,

thus improving ANEXT, NEXT and

impedance performance

•Small cable diameter (.295 in.)

•Guaranteed electrical performance

that goes well beyond Category 6A

•Strong signal strength due to improved

noise attenuation

•Maximized bandwidth and signal-to-noise

margin for mission-critical applications

•Reduced Alien Crosstalk and less

susceptibility to noise due to

improved balance/symmetry

on Bonded-Pair products

•Truly backward compatible with Category

6 and Category 5e components to protect

users’ cabling investment

•Easy to install, due to a more round

cross-section

•Matching tip and ring color code

for ease of installation

•Available in Bonded-Pair and

Nonbonded-Pair design

•Available in CMR, CMP and LSZH

Technical Specifications*

Physical Characteristics

•Conductors: 23 AWG solid copper

•Insulation:

–Plenum: 100% FEP

–Riser: Polyolefin

–Color coding as per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B

•Cable Core:

–Unique H-web design

–Four twisted pairs construction

•Jacket with Rip Cord:

–Plenum: LSPVC

–Riser: PVC

–LSZH: Low Smoke Zero Halogen

Polymer Alloy

–Jacket printed at intervals indicating

cable code, AWG, listings (NEC Code),

verification, date, manufacturing

traceability code

–Descending length markings start at

highest number and end at 0

Mechanical Characteristics

•Minimum Recommended Installation

Temperature: 5°C (40°F)

•Temperature Rating: 60°C (140°F)

Transmission Characteristics

•Values up to 625 MHz are

minimum guaranteed values

•Values above 625 MHz are

for engineering purposes only

•DC Resistance @ 20°C, max.: 7.4

ohms/100 m

•DC Resistance Unbalance, max.: 3%

•Mutual Capacitance, nom.: 5.7nF/100 m

•Capacitance Unbalance Pair to Ground,

max.: 50pF/100 m

•Input Impedance:

•Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP):

–Plenum: 68% @ 10 MHz

–Riser: 64% @ 10 MHz

•Propagation Delay (Skew), max.:

35ns/100 m

Qualifications

•Category 6A requirements as per

TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10-2008, and ISO/IEC

11801 Ed.2 Draft Amd 2 Class EA

•Exceeds Category 6 requirements per

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B

•Exceeds the Category 5e requirements

per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A.5 or

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B

•Riser: ITS/ETL Certified as CMR, and listed

as NEC Type CMR per UL Standard 444

•Plenum: ITS/ETL Certified as CMP, and

listed as NEC Type CMP per

UL Standard 444

•LSZH: ISO/IEC 332-1, 754-2 and 1034-2

Visit www.belden.com to obtain more

information on Belden 10GX System and its

performance cabling technologies.

* Values are the same for Bonded-Pair and Nonbonded-Pair

Cables, unless specifically noted.

CMR (10GX32) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 59.38 kg/km (40.0 lb/kft)

CMP (10GX33) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 56.41 kg/km (38.0 lb/kft)

10GX44 LSZH version is available upon request

4-pair, 23 AWG

Bonded-Pair

Nominal

O.D.

Min. Bend

Radius

Weight

(Cable Only)

Key Physical Attributes – 10GX Bonded-Pair Cable

100±12 1-20 MHz —

100±15 20-250 MHz 1-100 MHz

100±20 250-350 MHz —

100±22 350-625 MHz 100-200 MHz

100±32 — 200-625 MHz

Input

Impedance Bonded-Pair Nonbonded-Pair

CMR (10GX12) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 59.38 kg/km (40.0 lb/kft)

CMP (10GX13) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 56.41 kg/km (38.0 lb/kft)

10GX24 LSZH version is available upon request

4-pair, 23 AWG

Nonbonded-Pair

Nominal

O.D.

Min. Bend

Radius

Weight

(Cable Only)

Key Physical Attributes – 10GX Nonbonded-Pair Cable

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10GX Cables

Key Electrical Attributes –10GX Bonded-Pair Cable

Key Electrical Attributes –10GX Nonbonded-Pair Cable

1 2.1 2.1 72.3 73.3 70.2 71.2 64.8 68.8 20.0 20.0 40.0 40.0 35.0 35.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0

4 3.8 3.8 63.3 64.3 59.5 60.5 52.8 56.8 23.0 23.0 40.0 40.0 23.0 23.0 67.0 67.0 66.2 67.2

8 5.3 5.3 58.8 59.8 53.4 54.4 46.7 50.7 24.5 24.5 40.0 40.0 16.9 16.9 67.0 67.0 60.1 61.1

10 5.9 5.9 57.3 58.3 51.4 52.4 44.8 48.8 25.0 25.0 40.0 40.0 15.0 15.0 67.0 67.0 58.2 59.2

16 7.5 7.5 54.2 55.2 46.8 47.8 40.7 44.7 25.0 25.0 38.0 38.0 10.9 10.9 67.0 67.0 54.1 55.1

20 8.4 8.4 52.8 53.8 44.4 45.4 38.8 42.8 25.0 25.0 37.0 37.0 9.0 9.0 67.0 67.0 52.2 53.2

25 9.4 9.4 51.3 52.3 42.0 43.0 36.8 40.8 24.3 24.3 36.0 36.0 7.0 7.0 67.0 67.0 50.2 51.2

31.25 10.5 10.5 49.9 50.9 39.4 40.4 34.9 38.9 23.6 23.6 35.1 35.1 5.1 5.1 67.0 67.0 48.3 49.3

62.5 15.0 15.0 45.4 46.4 30.4 31.4 28.9 32.9 21.5 21.5 32.0 32.0 --65.6 66.6 42.3 43.3

100 19.1 19.1 42.3 43.3 23.2 24.2 24.8 28.8 20.1 20.1 30.0 30.0 --62.5 63.5 38.2 39.2

155 24.1 24.1 39.4 40.4 15.4 16.4 21.0 25.0 18.8 18.8 28.1 28.1 --59.6 60.6 34.4 35.4

200 27.6 27.6 37.8 38.8 10.2 11.2 18.8 22.8 18.0 18.0 27.0 27.0 --58.0 59.0 32.2 33.2

250 31.1 31.1 36.3 37.3 5.3 6.3 16.8 20.8 17.3 17.3 26.0 26.0 --56.5 57.5 30.2 31.2

300 34.3 34.3 35.1 36.1 0.9 1.9 15.3 19.3 16.8 16.8 25.2 25.2 --55.3 56.3 28.7 29.7

350 37.2 37.2 34.1 35.1 --13.9 17.9 16.3 16.3 24.6 24.6 --54.3 55.3 27.3 28.3

400 40.1 40.1 33.3 34.3 --12.8 16.8 15.9 15.9 24.0 24.0 --53.5 54.5 26.2 27.2

450 42.7 42.7 32.5 33.5 --11.7 15.7 15.5 15.5 23.5 23.5 --52.7 53.7 25.1 26.1

500 45.3 45.3 31.8 32.8 --10.8 14.8 15.2 15.2 23.0 23.0 --52.0 53.0 24.2 25.2

550 - 47.7 - 32.2 -- -14.0 - 14.9 -----52.4 - 24.4

600 - 50.1 - 31.6 -- -13.2 - 14.7 -----51.8 - 23.6

625 - 51.2 - 31.4 -- -12.9 - 14.5 -----51.6 - 23.3

750 - 56.7 - 30.2 -- -11.3 - 14.0 -----50.4 - 21.7

860 - 61.2 - 29.3 -- -10.1 - 13.6 -----49.5 - 20.5

Values above 625 MHz for engineering purposes only.

Frequency

(MHz)

Max. Insertion

Loss (dB/100 m) Min. PSNEXT (dB) Min. PSACR (dB) Min. PSACRF (dB) Min. Return

Loss (dB)*

Min. Balance

TCL (dB)*

Min. Balance

ELTCTL (dB)*

Min. PSANEXT

(dB)

Min. PSAACRF

(dB)

TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden

Frequency

(MHz)

Max. Insertion

Loss (dB/100 m) Min. PSNEXT (dB) Min. PSACR (dB) Min. PSACRF (dB) Min. Return

Loss (dB)

Min. Balance

TCL (dB)

Min. Balance

ELTCTL (dB)

Min. PSANEXT

(dB)

Min. PSAACRF

(dB)

TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden TIA Belden

THE BONDED-PAIR ADVANTAGE

1 2.1 2.1 72.3 73.3 70.2 71.2 64.8 68.8 20.0 20.0 40.0 48.0 35.0 43.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0

4 3.8 3.8 63.3 64.3 59.5 60.5 52.8 56.8 23.0 23.0 40.0 48.0 23.0 31.0 67.0 67.0 66.2 67.2

85.3 5.3 58.8 59.8 53.4 54.4 46.7 50.7 24.5 24.5 40.0 48.0 16.9 24.9 67.0 67.0 60.1 61.1

10 5.9 5.9 57.3 58.3 51.4 52.4 44.8 48.8 25.0 25.0 40.0 48.0 15.0 23.0 67.0 67.0 58.2 59.2

16 7.5 7.5 54.2 55.2 46.8 47.8 40.7 44.7 25.0 25.0 38.0 46.0 10.9 18.9 67.0 67.0 54.1 55.1

20 8.4 8.4 52.8 53.8 44.4 45.4 38.8 42.8 25.0 25.0 37.0 45.0 9.0 17.0 67.0 67.0 52.2 53.2

25 9.4 9.4 51.3 52.3 42.0 43.0 36.8 40.8 24.3 25.0 36.0 44.0 7.0 15.0 67.0 67.0 50.2 51.2

31.25 10.5 10.5 49.9 50.9 39.4 40.4 34.9 38.9 23.6 25.0 35.1 43.1 5.1 13.1 67.0 67.0 48.3 49.3

62.5 15.0 15.0 45.4 46.4 30.4 31.4 28.9 32.9 21.5 25.0 32.0 40.0 --65.6 66.6 42.3 43.3

100 19.1 19.1 42.3 43.3 23.2 24.2 24.8 28.8 20.1 25.0 30.0 38.0 --62.5 63.5 38.2 39.2

155 24.1 24.1 39.4 40.4 15.4 16.4 21.0 25.0 18.8 22.8 28.1 36.1 --59.6 60.6 34.4 35.4

200 27.6 27.6 37.8 38.8 10.2 11.2 18.8 22.8 18.0 21.0 27.0 35.0 --58.0 59.0 32.2 33.2

250 31.1 31.1 36.3 37.3 5.3 6.3 16.8 20.8 17.3 20.5 26.0 34.0 --56.5 57.5 30.2 31.2

300 34.3 34.3 35.1 36.1 0.9 1.9 15.3 19.3 16.8 20.1 25.2 33.2 --55.3 56.3 28.7 29.7

350 37.2 37.2 34.1 35.1 --13.9 17.9 16.3 19.8 24.6 32.6 --54.3 55.3 27.3 28.3

400 40.1 40.1 33.3 34.3 --12.8 16.8 15.9 19.5 24.0 32.0 --53.5 54.5 26.2 27.2

450 42.7 42.7 32.5 33.5 --11.7 15.7 15.5 18.9 23.5 31.5 --52.7 53.7 25.1 26.1

500 45.3 45.3 31.8 32.8 --10.8 14.8 15.2 18.4 23.0 31.0 --52.0 53.0 24.2 25.2

550 - 47.7 - 32.2 -- -14.0 - 18.0 -----52.4 - 24.4

600 - 50.1 - 31.6 -- -13.2 - 17.6 -----51.8 - 23.6

625 - 51.2 - 31.4 -- -12.9 - 17.4 -----51.6 - 23.3

750 - 56.7 - 30.2 -- -11.3 - 16.5 -----50.4 - 21.7

860 - 61.2 - 29.3 -- -10.1 - 15.8 -----49.5 - 20.5

Values above 625 MHz for engineering purposes only.

* Belden’s Bonded-Pair Cables provide improved return loss and balance performance.

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0GX Cables

Select Bonded-Pair or

Nonbonded-Pair Construction

Belden provides the option of ordering 10GX

Cables in either Bonded-Pair or Nonbonded-Pair

constructions. The choice will depend on the

type of signals supported, the critical nature of

the information transmitted, and the stability

of the networking environment.

Belden’s Bonded-Pair Cables feature a patented

design in which the individual conductors are

securely bonded along their longitudinal axis to

guarantee uniform spacing within each twisted

pair — a key factor in maintaining consistently

high electrical performance.

Because Belden’s Bonded-Pair Cables avoid

potential gaps between each pair’s conductors,

they provide improved return loss and balance

performance. Superior transverse conversion

loss (TCL), capacitance unbalance and resistance

unbalance results in less modal conversion,

which means the cabling infrastructure is

less susceptible to electromagnetic and radio

frequency interference (EMI/RFI) in noisy

environments. Less modal conversion also means

that Alien NEXT performance for short channels

and Alien FEXT performance for long channels

is significantly improved.

Belden’s ultra-robust Bonded-Pair Cables can

provide additional peace of mind, especially

when deployed in:

•Mission-critical data centers

•Frequently changing networking

environments where constant moves,

adds and changes are routine

•Environments where electromagnetic and

radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) create

noise and signal transmission problems

•High frequency applications in which return

loss can affect signal integrity

In stable networking environments, Belden’s

standard 10GX Cables will perform reliably to

exceed TIA/EIA Category 6A standards. When

the application calls for a more robust solution,

Belden Bonded-Pair 10GX Cables will provide

superior integrity and electrical performance

from the reel to real life — through all the

stresses of installation and post-installation

maintenance. Belden calls this unique capability

Installable Performance®.

The distance between the conductors, or the conductor-

to-conductor centricity, should remain fixed and stable

along the length of the twisted pair.

Bonded-PairNonbonded-pair

The slightest manipulation of a nonbonded-pair cable (left), can cause gaps between the conductors of the pair and

impair electrical performance. Gaps cannot form between the conductors in a Bonded-Pair Cable (right), resulting in

consistent electrical performance.

Manipulation Effects on Nonbonded-Pair vs. Bonded-Pair Cable

Loss of centricity

caused by gaps in

a nonbonded-pair.

ABonded-Pair can

be manipulated without

causing performance-

robbing gaps between

the pairs.

Nonbonded-pair Bonded-Pair

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Belden Part

Number Color Length Packaging No. of Packages

Per Pallet

Total Length

Per Pallet

Belden Part

Number Color Length Packaging No. of Packages

Per Pallet

Total Length

Per Pallet

Belden Part

Number Color Length Packaging No. of Packages

Per Pallet

Total Length

Per Pallet

To learn more about Belden IBDN System 10GX

or any Belden IBDN copper-based structured

cabling systems, call 1.800.BELDEN.1 or visit

our Website at www.belden.com.

Ordering Information

10GX Cables are

available in both

Bonded-Pair and

Nonbonded-Pair

configurations, as

well as plenum, riser

and LSZH versions.

10GX Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMR, Category 6A

10GX32 0041000 Yellow 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX32 0061000 Blue 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX32 0081000 Gray 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX32 0091000 White 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

Belden Part

Number Color Length Packaging No. of Packages

Per Pallet

Total Length

Per Pallet

10GX Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMP, Category 6A

10GX Nonbonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMR, Category 6A

10GX Nonbonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMP, Category 6A

10GX33 0041000 Yellow 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX33 D151000 Blue 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX33 0081000 Gray 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX33 0091000 White 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX44 LSZH version is available upon request

10GX12 0021000 Red 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0031000 Orange 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0041000 Yellow 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0051000 Green 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0061000 Blue 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0071000 Purple 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0081000 Gray 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0091000 White 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0101000 Black 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX12 0041500 Yellow 458 m (1500 ft) Spool 15 spools/pallet 6870 m (22500 ft)

10GX12 0091500 White 458 m (1500 ft) Spool 15 spools/pallet 6870 m (22500 ft)

10GX12 0101500 Black 458 m (1500 ft) Spool 15 spools/pallet 6870 m (22500 ft)

10GX12 0062500 Blue 762 m (2500 ft) Spool 8 spools/pallet 6096 m (20000 ft)

10GX13 0041000 Yellow 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0051000 Green 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 D151000 Blue 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0071000 Purple 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0081000 Gray 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0091000 White 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0101000 Black 305 m (1000 ft) Spool 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft)

10GX13 0101500 Black 458 m (1500 ft) Spool 15 spools/pallet 6870 m (22500 ft)

10GX13 0042500 Yellow 762 m (2500 ft) Spool 8 spools/pallet 6096 m (20000 ft)

10GX13 D152500 Blue 762 m (2500 ft) Spool 8 spools/pallet 6096 m (20000 ft)

10GX24 LSZH version is available upon request

Belden Technical Support 1.800.BELDEN.1 www.belden.com PB297

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