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
Beldens 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 (4F)
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.
Beldens 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 pairs 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, Beldens
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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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
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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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