Bulk Cat6 cable (Category 6 cable) is the standard for today's high speed gigabit ethernet networks. Cat6 cable can also support the high speeds required by the 10G-BaseT (10Gig) ethernet standard. Cat6 network cable is superior to cat5 cable and is completely backwards compatible with all category 5 cables and equipment.
The 1000FT Quabbin Cat6 600Mhz Network Cable - Stranded - Beige PVC from the Computer Cable Store™ has 4 pair, 24 AWG stranded, polyethylene insulation, PVC jacket, unshielded. TIA Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E patch/jumper cable. Backward compatible with 5 and 5e hardware. Performance tested to 600 M