CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables

Summary: CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables

CCTV Category Cable: CAT 6A Outdoor Cables

Windy City Wire supplies SmartWire low-voltage CAT 6A outdoor cables designed for professional CCTV and IP video deployments in commercial and industrial environments. Our shielded, outdoor-rated builds provide reliable performance for security camera networks exposed to sun, temperature swings, and electrical noise, helping integrators deliver stable 10G-ready backbones and clean PoE power to cameras across challenging sites.

How we help you deliver dependable CCTV networks

• Built for outdoor runs: Black, outdoor-rated jacket designed to withstand UV exposure and the elements while protecting signal integrity between cameras, switches, and NVRs.
• Shielded for noisy environments: A shielded CAT 6A construction helps reduce electromagnetic interference around motors, lighting, access control, and other industrial equipment.
• Supports bandwidth for modern surveillance: CAT 6A performance supports high-resolution IP cameras, multi-stream recording, and 10GBASE-T uplinks where your design requires higher throughput.
• Power your cameras with confidence: Designed for low-voltage systems and compatible with PoE and PoE+ applications common in CCTV networks.
• Easier pulls, fewer delays: SmartWire cables come standard with SmartWire Glide lubrication applied during manufacturing to reduce pulling friction by up to 70% for efficient installations.
• U.S.-made consistency: SmartWire is manufactured in the United States to support predictable performance from box to box on large-scale projects.
• Standardize your installs: Ask about SmartWire jacket and stripe color options to align with your firm’s identification and documentation practices across sites.

Where CAT 6A outdoor CCTV cable fits best

• Exterior IP cameras on building perimeters, parking areas, and campus walkways
• Industrial facilities with higher EMI where a shielded CAT 6A outdoor Ethernet cable improves uptime
• Security infrastructure interconnects between outbuildings, perimeter enclosures, and weather-exposed junction points

Why Windy City Wire for your next CCTV cabling project

• Focused on low-voltage solutions: We manufacture and supply B2B cabling products purpose-built for commercial security, access control, and building networks.
• Performance you can specify: Consistent materials and construction help you meet project standards and maintain repeatable installation practices across multiple locations.
• Project support and availability: Reliable supply, responsive customer service, and product options that scale from single sites to enterprise rollouts.

Available constructions

• 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid PE Low-Voltage (Shielded F/UTP): Outdoor-rated black jacket with overall foil shield for EMI mitigation; suitable for CCTV/IP camera cabling, 10GBASE-T backbones, and PoE/PoE+ power delivery.

Notes
Materials and ratings can vary by item; consult product specifications for detailed compliance, temperature ranges, bend radius, and installation guidelines for your environment.

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Solutions: CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables

CAT 6A Outdoor CCTV Category Cable for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire supplies CAT 6A outdoor CCTV category cable engineered for the demands of commercial and industrial surveillance. This low-voltage CCTV cable is shielded to help mitigate electromagnetic interference in electrically noisy environments and features a black jacket for a clean, unobtrusive appearance on exterior runs. It provides a dependable backbone for high-resolution IP camera systems, robust Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivery, and reliable data transmission across large sites.

Where CAT 6A Outdoor CCTV Cable Fits

• IP camera systems: Supports networked CCTV deployments, including fixed dome, bullet, thermal, and panoramic cameras streaming high-resolution video to NVRs or VMS platforms.
• PTZ and specialty cameras: Suitable for PoE/PoE+/PoE++ camera endpoints with higher power needs (e.g., heaters, blowers, IR illuminators, and pan-tilt-zoom motors).
• LPR/ANPR and analytics: Handles bandwidth for license plate recognition and on-camera analytics while maintaining low latency for event triggers.
• Edge-to-core connectivity: Provides structured cabling from cameras to IDFs, PoE switches, and aggregation points across campuses and large facilities.
• Hybrid upgrades: Integrates with encoders and media converters when migrating from legacy analog CCTV to modern IP surveillance.

System Integrations and Low-Voltage Applications

• Access control: Connects door controllers, security turnstiles, and intercom endpoints on the same network infrastructure as CCTV for unified monitoring.
• Intrusion detection and alarms: Facilitates network transport for sensors, panels, and alarm communicators feeding into security operations centers.
• Public safety communications: Supports emergency call stations, blue-light poles, and remote help points with PoE power and IP backhaul.
• Wireless backhaul: Powers and links point-to-point or mesh radios, and Wi‑Fi access points used to extend CCTV coverage to remote perimeters.
• Building systems: Carries IP traffic for building automation, visitor management, and intercom/video entry systems that interface with CCTV and VMS.

Industry Use Cases

• Manufacturing and industrial plants: Reliable video and data in areas with heavy machinery, VFDs, and EMI sources.
• Warehousing and logistics: Long runs to yard cameras, loading docks, and high-bay monitoring points.
• Transportation hubs: Airports, seaports, rail, and transit facilities requiring continuous coverage and resilient PoE camera power.
• Utilities and critical infrastructure: Substations, water treatment, energy production, and perimeter surveillance in high-interference environments.
• Education and campuses: Distributed networks across multiple buildings, parking areas, and athletic fields.
• Healthcare: Campus-wide security, entry points, emergency departments, and parking structures.
• Retail, hospitality, and entertainment: Shopping centers, hotels, stadiums, and event venues with high camera densities and analytics.
• Municipal and smart city: Streetscapes, intersections, public parks, and transportation corridors.
• Construction sites and temporary deployments: Job-site security, remote trailers, and perimeter monitoring.

Why CAT 6A Shielded for Outdoor CCTV

• Headroom for high-resolution video: CAT 6A bandwidth supports multistream IP video, analytics, and future device upgrades on the same cable.
• PoE performance: Designed for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications when used with compatible devices and switches, helping power PTZs, heaters, and IR without separate power runs.
• EMI mitigation: Shielded construction helps reduce interference near motors, HVAC equipment, generators, and rail or airport infrastructure.
• Consistent outdoor appearance: Black jacket presents a uniform look for exterior pathways, poles, and camera mounts.

Design and Deployment Considerations

1. Pathway planning: Use structured cabling practices from camera locations to telecommunications rooms to simplify maintenance and future expansion.
2. Distance and power budgets: Validate cable lengths and PoE power budgets for each camera type (including PTZ and multi-sensor models).
3. Interference control: Maintain separation from high-voltage lines and sources of EMI; follow grounding and bonding best practices suitable for shielded cabling.
4. Network design: Size PoE switches, VMS/NVR storage, and uplinks for aggregate camera throughput and expected analytics workloads.

How Security Teams and Integrators Benefit

• Standardized infrastructure: A single CAT 6A outdoor CCTV category cable type simplifies bids, installation, and service across varied sites.
• Scalable deployments: Supports growth from a few exterior cameras to large, multi-building networks.
• Reduced truck rolls: Fewer separate power circuits thanks to PoE support; simpler troubleshooting and replacement workflows.
• Broad compatibility: Works with leading IP cameras, PoE switches, NVRs/VMS, intercoms, access control, and IoT edge devices.

Applications at a Glance

• Perimeter and fence-line surveillance with IP cameras and wireless bridges
• Parking lot and garage camera networks with LPR/ANPR
• Loading docks, yards, and logistics lanes with PTZ coverage
• Public spaces and campus walkways using PoE-powered cameras and emergency stations
• Industrial process monitoring where shielded cabling helps control interference

For B2B projects requiring dependable CAT 6A outdoor CCTV category cable, Windy City Wire supports security integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams with solutions designed for performance, consistency, and long-term maintainability. Contact us to discuss your surveillance cabling standards, PoE power needs, and site conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables cable?

  These SmartWire CAT 6A outdoor CCTV cables are built with 23 AWG copper conductors.

• What other colors is this SmartWire CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables cable available in?

  This category is stocked in a Black jacket. If you need other jacket or stripe colors, SmartWire can be custom-manufactured to your specifications—contact Windy City Wire for options.

• Is this SmartWire CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  The standard construction for this CAT 6A outdoor cable uses solid copper conductors for permanent CCTV installations. For project-specific alternatives, please contact our team.

• What length is this SmartWire CCTV Category Cable CAT 6A Outdoor Cables cable sold in?

  Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks this SmartWire CCTV cable in a 1,000 ft length as our standard length.

• 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, tangle-free pulls. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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