Beyond the 100-meter limit: a new era for smart building cabling

Cabling architectures and smart building solutions are converging faster than ever - extending beyond individual buildings to encompass entire smart campuses and extended sites. As buildings become smarter and more connected, expectations around sustainability, scalability, and performance continue to rise.

For consultants and designers, efficiency, simplicity, and reliability are no longer optional - they are essential design criteria. At the same time, the challenge is clear: How do we build sustainable infrastructures while keeping pace with rapid technological evolution?

Sustainability meets technological evolution

Fibre remains the undisputed backbone for high-speed, long-distance transmission. However, it is not always the most efficient or cost-effective option -particularly for applications such as smart surveillance, Wi-Fi access points, or distributed IoT devices.

Recent advances in copper cabling technology are reshaping what is possible. Today, copper can go well beyond the traditional 100-meter limit, opening new opportunities for smart buildings and campus environments.

Introducing LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP

To address these evolving needs, Aginode has launched LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP, the first Category 6A shielded extended-distance twister pair copper cable. 

Thanks to its innovative twisted-pair design, this cable delivers performance that was previously out of reach for copper:

• 1 Gbit/s up to 160 meters with PoE++ Type 4
• 10 Gbit/s up to 125 meters 

These distances correspond to channel lengths when combined with LANmark-6A ULTIM connectors and ULTIM patch cords, representing a major step forward in structured cabling and extending well beyond the traditional Class EA 100-meter limitation.

LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP extends copper cabling beyond the traditional 100 m limit, delivering 1 Gbit/s up to 160 m with PoE++ - a practical alternative to fibre for smart buildings and campuses.

Ingenious shielding for superior EMC performance

What makes LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP truly unique is its construction. An aluminium cross provides individual shielding for each pair and functions as a global screen at the same time. The result is exceptional EMC performance, making the cable particularly well-suited for environments with high electromagnetic interference.

This innovative shielding design makes LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP an ideal choice for:

• Wi-Fi 6 and future wireless access points
• HD and IP surveillance cameras
• IoT and smart building devices
• Campus networks with extended channel distances

A practical and economical alternative to fibre

Wireless technologies are pushing network infrastructures beyond the capabilities of traditional copper cabling. Higher bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and a growing number of connected devices are driving demand for multi-gigabit data rates - but fibre is not always the simplest or most economical answer.

LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP provides a compelling alternative. It simplifies installation, reduces costs, and enables extended distances without compromising performance - all while supporting power-hungry devices over PoE++.

Designed for the long term

Extended-distance performance with LANmark-6A ULTIM EXTP is not just a promise - it is part of Aginode’s 25-year warranty program, offering long-term confidence for consultants, installers, and building owners alike.

 

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