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Northern Link distributors uphold substantial product inventories, guaranteeing swift deliveries alongside excellent customer service and support. Our certified installers excel in designing, supplying, and installing your Northern Link structured cabling system. They also offer repair and continuous maintenance services for all our products.  We provide a 25-Year Extended Warranty Program through our certified installers. Your satisfaction and peace of mind remain at the heart of our commitment.

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Nova 550 Cat 6, 4-Pair, U/UTP Cable CMR, AWG 23

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Northern Link® Nova 550 Category 6 U/UTP cables have been specifically engineered and thoroughly tested to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring that it consistently delivers 1 Gbps performance to the workstation. Furthermore, Northern Link’s Cat 6 cables are supplied in “Reelex II” packaging, which facilitates fast and snag-free installation. This packaging design eliminates tangles and snarls during installation, saving you time and ensuring a smooth installation process.

  • High-Speed Data : Supports 1 Gbps and 10GBASE-T (short distances).
  • 550 MHz Bandwidth : Exceeds Cat 6 standards, ideal for data, VoIP, video.
  • 23 AWG Solid Copper : Better conductivity, lower attenuation, improved performance.
  • CMR (Riser) Rated : Flame-resistant for vertical riser spaces (UL 1666).
  • Ripcord Feature : Allows quick and easy cable stripping.
  • Reelex II Packaging : Tangle-free pull box for smooth, hassle-free dispensing.
  • TIA-568.2-D Compliant : Ensures network compatibility and future-proofing.

Material Specifications

Conductor Material AWG23 Solid Bare Copper
Insulation Material Polyolefin (PO)
Color code & diameter Blue & white/blue stripe 0.97 ± 0.02 mm
Orange & white/orange stripe 0.93 ± 0.02 mm
Green & white/green stripe 0.96 ± 0.02 mm
Brown & white/brown stripe 0.93 ± 0.02 mm
Filler Material Polyolefin (PO)
Rip cord Material Polyester multi-yarn
Jacket Material Flame retardant polyvinyl chloride (FRPVC)
Diameter 5.9 ± 0.2 mm
Thickness 0.50 ± 0.05 mm

Environmental Specifications

Temperature range Storage & shipping -20°C to 75°C
Installation 0°C to 60°C
Operation -20°C to 75°C

Item Dimension Nominal Net Weight
Product L305m 11.88kg (26.19 lbs.)
Packaging L395mm
W270mm
H380mm
1140gm

Guaranteed Performance for 25 Years

Northern Link provides product, system performance, and application assurance warranties to certified Northern Link installers. Warranties are issued to installers working on projects that adhere to ANSI/TIA Standards for installation practices and system design. Download our Warranty Info Sheet for program details and full terms and conditions.

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Commercial Case Study

Al Tayer Motors

Al Tayer Motors, a renowned automotive dealership in the UAE, embarked on an ambitious project to revamp its branch offices across the region. This case study explores the challenges faced during the selection of structured cabling products for this revamp project and the innovative solutions employed to ensure a reliable and future-proof network infrastructure.

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