Extended-Reach Cat6-Class Copper Infrastructure

Hyperspan™  Cat6 is a next-generation Cat6-class copper cable engineered to support extended Cat6 Ethernet distances beyond the traditional 90–100 metre limit, while maintaining stable data and power delivery without the use of active electronics.

The design focuses on real-world installation performance, enabling longer passive copper runs that reduce the need for intermediate switches, PoE extenders, additional cabinets, local power, and cooling infrastructure.

Hyperspan is intended for distance-challenged deployments such as CCTV, Wi-Fi, access control, and edge network devices, where conventional Cat6 designs introduce unnecessary complexity and cost.

 

🧠 Design Philosophy

Hyperspan has been developed with the following principles:

• Maximise usable Ethernet reach over passive copper

• Maintain stable signal integrity and PoE delivery over extended distances

• Simplify network topology and structured cabling design

• Reduce active hardware, power consumption, and points of failure

• Preserve familiar Cat6 installation and termination practices

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⚙️ Intended Use

Hyperspan is designed for applications where extended cable runs are required, including:

• Perimeter and long-run CCTV deployments

• Large-area Wi-Fi access point placement

• Access control doors, gates, and edge devices

• Warehouses, campuses, logistics sites, and industrial estates

Actual performance depends on channel design, device capability, PoE load, and installation quality.

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🛡️ Technical Positioning & Compliance Notice

Hyperspan is a Cat6-class copper solution designed to exceed typical real-world Cat6 performance expectations for extended-reach applications.

As with any extended-reach Ethernet deployment, careful consideration must be given to channel length, data rate, PoE power class, and device tolerance. Full technical specifications and test data are provided to support proper network design and validation.

🔌 SUPPORTED DISTANCES & DATA RATES

Extended-Reach Ethernet Performance

Hyperspan™ is engineered to support extended passive copper Ethernet runs beyond typical Cat6 deployment limits. Performance depends on data rate, PoE load, device capability, and installation quality.

Typical Supported Operating Scenarios

* Maximum channel length includes horizontal cable and patching. Actual performance may vary based on environmental conditions, connector quality, and device tolerance.

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Design Guidance

• Hyperspan is optimised for extended-reach, point-to-device connections

• Best results are achieved with direct home-run topology

• Avoid unnecessary patching or intermediate cross-connects on long runs

• For distances approaching maximum values, device compatibility should be validated

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⚡ PoE CAPABILITIES

Power Over Ethernet Support

Hyperspan™ is designed to support extended-reach Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivery without active mid-span electronics.

Supported PoE Standards

• IEEE 802.3af (PoE)

• IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)

• IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)

This enables reliable power and data delivery to devices located significantly further from the network core than traditional Cat6 installations allow.

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Typical PoE Operating Scenarios

* Reach varies depending on cable length, conductor resistance, power draw, and environmental conditions.

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Key PoE Benefits

• Eliminates the need for local power supplies

• Reduces the number of cabinets and power outlets

• Simplifies long-distance edge device deployment

• Supports cleaner, more reliable network designs

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PoE Design Considerations

• Higher power loads reduce maximum achievable distance

• Ensure connected devices support negotiated PoE class

• Use quality connectors and termination to minimise resistance

• Validate high-power deployments during commissioning

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🛡️ Technical Disclaimer (Recommended to Include)

Hyperspan™ extended-reach performance figures are based on controlled testing and real-world deployment scenarios. Actual results depend on network design, device tolerance, PoE load, and installation quality. Hyperspan is intended for extended-reach applications where standard Cat6 designs would normally require additional active infrastructure.