Velocity Cabling installs Cat6A (Augmented Category 6) structured cabling for commercial offices, warehouses, data centres, and multi-floor facilities across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Cat6A is the current recommended standard for new commercial builds — supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet at the full 100-metre channel length, PoE++ power delivery, and dense wireless access point infrastructure. We are authorized installers for Hubbell and Panduit, which means your Cat6A installation qualifies for manufacturer-backed channel warranties of up to 25 years.
What is Cat6A Cabling?
Cat6A — short for Augmented Category 6 — is a structured cabling standard defined by ANSI/TIA-568C.2. It is the successor to Cat6 and is engineered to support 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) at the full 100-metre horizontal channel, at a bandwidth of 500MHz (double Cat6’s 250MHz). Cat6A cables use tighter twisting, thicker conductors, and either shielded or augmented unshielded construction to eliminate alien crosstalk (AXT) — the primary performance degradation in high-density cabling environments.
10GbE at Full 100m
Cat6A delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet over the full 100-metre horizontal channel. Cat6 achieves 10GbE only up to ~55 metres — making Cat6A essential for large floorplates.
500MHz Bandwidth
Double the bandwidth of Cat6 (500MHz vs 250MHz), providing headroom for future network upgrades beyond 10GbE and supporting high-density AP environments without signal degradation.
PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt)
Cat6A supports up to 90W PoE++ without the heat buildup issues that affect Cat6 in bundled installations. Essential for PTZ cameras, high-powered APs, digital signage, and video intercoms.
Alien Crosstalk Elimination
Cat6A cables are engineered to suppress alien crosstalk (AXT) — electromagnetic interference between adjacent cables in a bundle. Critical in high-density trays and cable pathways.
Cat6A vs Cat6 — Which Do You Need?
Cat6 remains appropriate for many office applications. Cat6A is the correct choice when any of the following apply to your environment:
Required at any cable run over 55m — Cat6 cannot support 10GbE at full channel length
Cat6A bandwidth headroom for future network upgrades beyond current 10GbE speeds
PoE++ power delivery for PTZ cameras, high-powered APs, and video intercoms
Manufacturer warranty available with Hubbell/Panduit Cat6A channel components
Alien crosstalk suppression for high-density cable trays and server room environments
Cat6A infrastructure comfortably supports 2+ network generations vs Cat6 obsolescence risk
Where We Install Cat6A
Cat6A is the standard we recommend for all new commercial construction and most major retrofit projects. Here are the specific environments where it delivers the most value.
Corporate Office Floors
Large open-plan offices with 50m+ cable runs from the IDF closet make Cat6A mandatory for 10GbE. Dense AP deployments for 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) require PoE++ — Cat6A handles this cleanly in bundled trays without heat issues.
Warehouses & Distribution Centres
High-bay warehouses with barcode scanning, WMS terminals, and perimeter IP cameras demand consistent 10GbE performance and reliable PoE throughout. Cat6A handles long tray runs between IDFs in buildings exceeding 50,000 sq ft without performance compromise.
Server Rooms & MDF/IDF Closets
Patch panels, top-of-rack switch connections, and intra-room infrastructure all benefit from Cat6A’s alien crosstalk suppression in dense cable environments. We build rack rooms to TIA-568 and TIA-606 standards with full labeling and as-built documentation.
High-Density Wi-Fi Infrastructure
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points require PoE++ and multi-gigabit uplinks to perform at capacity. Cat6A delivers both on a single cable — removing the need for additional power injectors and keeping infrastructure clean.
IP Camera & CCTV Infrastructure
4K IP cameras, PTZ cameras, and multi-sensor units often require 25–60W PoE. Cat6A handles this load without temperature rise in bundled cable pathways. It also eliminates the bandwidth ceiling for high-resolution video streams to the NVR.
New Construction & Tenant Improvements
Cat6A is the standard specified by most commercial property developers and IT consultants for new construction. Installing Cat6A at build stage versus retrofitting later saves 3–5x in labour costs. We work directly with GCs, project managers, and owner’s reps to coordinate install around other trades.
Cat6A Brands We Install
We specify and install Cat6A from the three leading channel manufacturers. All installations using these channel components qualify for the full manufacturer warranty program.
Cat6A UTP and STP patch panels, keystone jacks, cables, and faceplates. Hubbell's MaTriX™ Cat6A delivers full 10GbE performance with industry-leading alien crosstalk suppression. Qualifies for Hubbell 25-year Extended Warranty program.
Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig UTP and FX² Shielded Cat6A. Industry benchmark for PoE performance and alien crosstalk. Qualifies for Panduit 25-year PanNet Warranty program covering cable, connectivity, and labor.
Belden 10GXS Cat6A and MediaTwist Shielded for high-density and industrial environments. Particularly strong in harsh industrial and manufacturing settings where robustness matters.
Industries We Serve
Our Cat6A teams have installed in every major commercial sector across the GTA — from downtown Toronto office towers to industrial facilities in Brampton and Mississauga.
Our Cat6A Installation Process
Free Onsite Survey
We walk your facility, measure cable runs, count drops, document pathways, and identify all infrastructure needs. We confirm whether Cat6A UTP or STP is appropriate for your environment. No charge, no obligation.
Written Proposal
Itemized quote specifying cable brand, category, drop count, patch panel count, labor, timeline, and warranty coverage. Fixed price — no change orders for scope visible at survey.
Pre-Install Coordination
Cable pathways, rack layouts, and IDF room placement coordinated with your IT team, PM, or GC. All agreed in writing before work begins. We pull permits where required.
Cat6A Installation
Cables pulled, dressed, and terminated to TIA-568C.2 specification. Patch panels punched down, faceplates fitted, cable management installed. All runs TIA-606 labeled at both ends.
Fluke DSX Testing & Certification
Every copper run tested with a Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer to TIA-568C.2 Cat6A pass/fail limits. Parameters tested: insertion loss, return loss, NEXT, FEXT, ACR-N, ACR-F, PS-NEXT, delay skew. You receive the full test report.
As-Built Documentation & Handover
Floor plans, rack elevations, patch panel schedules, cable labels, and Fluke test reports delivered in a complete project package. Manufacturer warranty registration processed where applicable.
Why Choose Velocity Cabling for Cat6A
Authorized installer — 25-year warranty
We are authorized by Hubbell and Panduit. Your Cat6A installation qualifies for manufacturer-backed channel warranties covering cable, connectivity, and labor for up to 25 years — not something every contractor can offer.
Fluke DSX tested — every run, no exceptions
We test 100% of Cat6A runs with a Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer to TIA-568C.2 limits. Every tested parameter is included in the report. We don’t sample test or skip marginal-looking runs.
Commercial-only experience
Every Cat6A project we’ve installed has been in a commercial or industrial environment. We know how to work in occupied buildings, coordinate with other trades, and meet the documentation requirements of enterprise IT teams and property managers.
Full as-built documentation package
Floor plans, rack diagrams, patch panel schedules, TIA-606 label reports, and Fluke test results. Your IT team gets everything they need to manage, extend, and document the infrastructure for years to come.