BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 12/17/10 3:45 PM Page 1 Product Bulletin PB 297 Belden(R) 10GX(R) Cables 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. Belden's 10GX Cables Offer the Smallest Diameter and Outstanding Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics 10GX Cable Alien Crosstalk 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. 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. 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 backbone 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. 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. BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 12/17/10 3:45 PM Page 2 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. RoundFleX, MatriX IDC, X-Bar, FleXPoint and Bonded-Pair technologies are the pillars that support Belden's complete 10GX system. 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 characteristics 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. * 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 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) 2 Belden's small OD 10GX Cable features RoundFleX Technology, an internal H-web construction that keeps Alien Crosstalk at an exceptionally low level. * High Temperature performance up to 50C 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 BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 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* 12/17/10 3:45 PM Page 3 -Jacket printed at intervals indicating cable code, AWG, listings (NEC Code), verification, date, manufacturing traceability code * Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP): -Descending length markings start at highest number and end at 0 * Propagation Delay (Skew), max.: 35ns/100 m -Plenum: 68% @ 10 MHz -Riser: 64% @ 10 MHz Mechanical Characteristics Qualifications * Minimum Recommended Installation Temperature: 5C (40F) * Category 6A requirements as per TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10-2008, and ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2 Draft Amd 2 Class EA * Temperature Rating: 60C (140F) Transmission Characteristics * Exceeds Category 6 requirements per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B * Values up to 625 MHz are minimum guaranteed values * Exceeds the Category 5e requirements per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A.5 or ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B * Values above 625 MHz are for engineering purposes only * Riser: ITS/ETL Certified as CMR, and listed as NEC Type CMR per UL Standard 444 * DC Resistance @ 20C, max.: 7.4 ohms/100 m * DC Resistance Unbalance, max.: 3% * Plenum: ITS/ETL Certified as CMP, and listed as NEC Type CMP per UL Standard 444 * Mutual Capacitance, nom.: 5.7nF/100 m * LSZH: ISO/IEC 332-1, 754-2 and 1034-2 * Capacitance Unbalance Pair to Ground, max.: 50pF/100 m Visit www.belden.com to obtain more information on Belden 10GX System and its performance cabling technologies. * Input Impedance: Input Impedance 10012 10015 10020 10022 10032 Bonded-Pair Nonbonded-Pair 1-20 MHz 20-250 MHz 250-350 MHz 350-625 MHz -- -- 1-100 MHz -- 100-200 MHz 200-625 MHz * Values are the same for Bonded-Pair and Nonbonded-Pair Cables, unless specifically noted. Physical Characteristics * Conductors: 23 AWG solid copper * Insulation: -Plenum: 100% FEP -Riser: Polyolefin -Color coding as per ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Key Physical Attributes - 10GX Bonded-Pair Cable 4-pair, 23 AWG Bonded-Pair Nominal O.D. Min. Bend Radius Weight (Cable Only) CMR (10GX32) CMP (10GX33) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 59.38 kg/km (40.0 lb/kft) 56.41 kg/km (38.0 lb/kft) 10GX44 LSZH version is available upon request * Cable Core: -Unique H-web design Key Physical Attributes - 10GX Nonbonded-Pair Cable -Four twisted pairs construction * Jacket with Rip Cord: -Plenum: LSPVC -Riser: PVC 4-pair, 23 AWG Nonbonded-Pair CMR (10GX12) CMP (10GX13) Nominal O.D. 7.49mm (0.295 in.) 7.49mm (0.295 in.) Min. Bend Radius Weight (Cable Only) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 31.75mm (1.25 in.) 59.38 kg/km (40.0 lb/kft) 56.41 kg/km (38.0 lb/kft) 10GX24 LSZH version is available upon request -LSZH: Low Smoke Zero Halogen Polymer Alloy 3 BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 12/17/10 3:45 PM Page 4 10GX Cables Key Electrical Attributes - 10GX Bonded-Pair Cable Frequency (MHz) 1 4 8 10 16 20 25 31.25 62.5 100 155 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 625 750 860 Max. Insertion Loss (dB/100 m) Min. PSNEXT (dB) Min. PSACR (dB) THE BONDED-PAIR ADVANTAGE 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 2.1 3.8 5.3 5.9 7.5 8.4 9.4 10.5 15.0 19.1 24.1 27.6 31.1 34.3 37.2 40.1 42.7 45.3 - 2.1 3.8 5.3 5.9 7.5 8.4 9.4 10.5 15.0 19.1 24.1 27.6 31.1 34.3 37.2 40.1 42.7 45.3 47.7 50.1 51.2 56.7 61.2 72.3 63.3 58.8 57.3 54.2 52.8 51.3 49.9 45.4 42.3 39.4 37.8 36.3 35.1 34.1 33.3 32.5 31.8 - 73.3 64.3 59.8 58.3 55.2 53.8 52.3 50.9 46.4 43.3 40.4 38.8 37.3 36.1 35.1 34.3 33.5 32.8 32.2 31.6 31.4 30.2 29.3 70.2 59.5 53.4 51.4 46.8 44.4 42.0 39.4 30.4 23.2 15.4 10.2 5.3 0.9 - 71.2 60.5 54.4 52.4 47.8 45.4 43.0 40.4 31.4 24.2 16.4 11.2 6.3 1.9 - 64.8 52.8 46.7 44.8 40.7 38.8 36.8 34.9 28.9 24.8 21.0 18.8 16.8 15.3 13.9 12.8 11.7 10.8 - 68.8 56.8 50.7 48.8 44.7 42.8 40.8 38.9 32.9 28.8 25.0 22.8 20.8 19.3 17.9 16.8 15.7 14.8 14.0 13.2 12.9 11.3 10.1 20.0 23.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 25.0 24.3 23.6 21.5 20.1 18.8 18.0 17.3 16.8 16.3 15.9 15.5 15.2 - 20.0 23.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 22.8 21.0 20.5 20.1 19.8 19.5 18.9 18.4 18.0 17.6 17.4 16.5 15.8 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 38.0 37.0 36.0 35.1 32.0 30.0 28.1 27.0 26.0 25.2 24.6 24.0 23.5 23.0 - 48.0 48.0 48.0 48.0 46.0 45.0 44.0 43.1 40.0 38.0 36.1 35.0 34.0 33.2 32.6 32.0 31.5 31.0 - 35.0 23.0 16.9 15.0 10.9 9.0 7.0 5.1 - 43.0 31.0 24.9 23.0 18.9 17.0 15.0 13.1 - 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 65.6 62.5 59.6 58.0 56.5 55.3 54.3 53.5 52.7 52.0 - 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 66.6 63.5 60.6 59.0 57.5 56.3 55.3 54.5 53.7 53.0 52.4 51.8 51.6 50.4 49.5 67.0 66.2 60.1 58.2 54.1 52.2 50.2 48.3 42.3 38.2 34.4 32.2 30.2 28.7 27.3 26.2 25.1 24.2 - 67.0 67.2 61.1 59.2 55.1 53.2 51.2 49.3 43.3 39.2 35.4 33.2 31.2 29.7 28.3 27.2 26.1 25.2 24.4 23.6 23.3 21.7 20.5 Values above 625 MHz for engineering purposes only. * Belden's Bonded-Pair Cables provide improved return loss and balance performance. Key Electrical Attributes - 10GX Nonbonded-Pair Cable Frequency (MHz) 1 4 8 10 16 20 25 31.25 62.5 100 155 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 625 750 860 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 2.1 3.8 5.3 5.9 7.5 8.4 9.4 10.5 15.0 19.1 24.1 27.6 31.1 34.3 37.2 40.1 42.7 45.3 - 2.1 3.8 5.3 5.9 7.5 8.4 9.4 10.5 15.0 19.1 24.1 27.6 31.1 34.3 37.2 40.1 42.7 45.3 47.7 50.1 51.2 56.7 61.2 72.3 63.3 58.8 57.3 54.2 52.8 51.3 49.9 45.4 42.3 39.4 37.8 36.3 35.1 34.1 33.3 32.5 31.8 - 73.3 64.3 59.8 58.3 55.2 53.8 52.3 50.9 46.4 43.3 40.4 38.8 37.3 36.1 35.1 34.3 33.5 32.8 32.2 31.6 31.4 30.2 29.3 70.2 59.5 53.4 51.4 46.8 44.4 42.0 39.4 30.4 23.2 15.4 10.2 5.3 0.9 - 71.2 60.5 54.4 52.4 47.8 45.4 43.0 40.4 31.4 24.2 16.4 11.2 6.3 1.9 - 64.8 52.8 46.7 44.8 40.7 38.8 36.8 34.9 28.9 24.8 21.0 18.8 16.8 15.3 13.9 12.8 11.7 10.8 - 68.8 56.8 50.7 48.8 44.7 42.8 40.8 38.9 32.9 28.8 25.0 22.8 20.8 19.3 17.9 16.8 15.7 14.8 14.0 13.2 12.9 11.3 10.1 20.0 23.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 25.0 24.3 23.6 21.5 20.1 18.8 18.0 17.3 16.8 16.3 15.9 15.5 15.2 - 20.0 23.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 25.0 24.3 23.6 21.5 20.1 18.8 18.0 17.3 16.8 16.3 15.9 15.5 15.2 14.9 14.7 14.5 14.0 13.6 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 38.0 37.0 36.0 35.1 32.0 30.0 28.1 27.0 26.0 25.2 24.6 24.0 23.5 23.0 - 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 38.0 37.0 36.0 35.1 32.0 30.0 28.1 27.0 26.0 25.2 24.6 24.0 23.5 23.0 - 35.0 23.0 16.9 15.0 10.9 9.0 7.0 5.1 - 35.0 23.0 16.9 15.0 10.9 9.0 7.0 5.1 - 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 65.6 62.5 59.6 58.0 56.5 55.3 54.3 53.5 52.7 52.0 - 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 67.0 66.6 63.5 60.6 59.0 57.5 56.3 55.3 54.5 53.7 53.0 52.4 51.8 51.6 50.4 49.5 67.0 66.2 60.1 58.2 54.1 52.2 50.2 48.3 42.3 38.2 34.4 32.2 30.2 28.7 27.3 26.2 25.1 24.2 - 67.0 67.2 61.1 59.2 55.1 53.2 51.2 49.3 43.3 39.2 35.4 33.2 31.2 29.7 28.3 27.2 26.1 25.2 24.4 23.6 23.3 21.7 20.5 Values above 625 MHz for engineering purposes only. 4 BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 12/17/10 3:44 PM Page 5 10GX 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. Manipulation Effects on Nonbonded-Pair vs. Bonded-Pair Cable Loss of centricity caused by gaps in a nonbonded-pair. Nonbonded-pair A Bonded-Pair can be manipulated without causing performancerobbing gaps between the pairs. Bonded-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. 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(R). Nonbonded-pair Bonded-Pair The distance between the conductors, or the conductorto-conductor centricity, should remain fixed and stable along the length of the twisted pair. 5 BNT-215333 PB 297 10 GX Cables_CM-B.qxd:Layout 1 12/17/10 3:45 PM Page 6 Ordering Information 10GX Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMR, Category 6A Belden Part Number Color Length Packaging No. of Packages Per Pallet Total Length Per Pallet 10GX32 0041000 10GX32 0061000 10GX32 0081000 10GX32 0091000 Yellow Blue Gray White 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) Spool Spool Spool Spool 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 10GX Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMP, Category 6A 10GX Cables are available in both Bonded-Pair and Nonbonded-Pair configurations, as well as plenum, riser and LSZH versions. Belden Part Number 10GX33 0041000 10GX33 D151000 10GX33 0081000 10GX33 0091000 Color Length Packaging No. of Packages Per Pallet Yellow Blue Gray White 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) Spool Spool Spool Spool 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet Total Length Per Pallet 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 10GX44 LSZH version is available upon request 10GX Nonbonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMR, Category 6A Belden Part Number 10GX12 0021000 10GX12 0031000 10GX12 0041000 10GX12 0051000 10GX12 0061000 10GX12 0071000 10GX12 0081000 10GX12 0091000 10GX12 0101000 10GX12 0041500 10GX12 0091500 10GX12 0101500 10GX12 0062500 Color Length Packaging No. of Packages Per Pallet Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black Yellow White Black Blue 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 458 m (1500 ft) 458 m (1500 ft) 458 m (1500 ft) 762 m (2500 ft) Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 15 spools/pallet 15 spools/pallet 15 spools/pallet 8 spools/pallet Total Length Per Pallet 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 6870 m (22500 ft) 6870 m (22500 ft) 6870 m (22500 ft) 6096 m (20000 ft) 10GX Nonbonded-Pair, 4-pair, 23 AWG, CMP, Category 6A Belden Part Number 10GX13 0041000 10GX13 0051000 10GX13 D151000 10GX13 0071000 10GX13 0081000 10GX13 0091000 10GX13 0101000 10GX13 0101500 10GX13 0042500 10GX13 D152500 Color Length Packaging No. of Packages Per Pallet Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black Black Yellow Blue 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 458 m (1500 ft) 762 m (2500 ft) 762 m (2500 ft) Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool Spool 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 27 spools/pallet 15 spools/pallet 8 spools/pallet 8 spools/pallet Total Length Per Pallet 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 8235 m (27000 ft) 6870 m (22500 ft) 6096 m (20000 ft) 6096 m (20000 ft) 10GX24 LSZH version is available upon request 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. Belden Technical Support 1.800.BELDEN.1 (c) Copyright 2010, Belden Inc. 6 www.belden.com PB297