Eaton N222‑01K‑YW – Cat6 Gigabit Bulk Solid‑Core Ethernet Cable

Overview

The Eaton N222‑01K‑YW is a Category 6 bulk Ethernet cable used for high‑speed network infrastructure installations where custom cable lengths are necessary. It is typically deployed by network engineers, structured cabling technicians, and enterprise infrastructure teams in commercial, datacom, and campus environments needing long‑run horizontal cable runs or backbone stitching without preterminated ends. The yellow jacket allows field personnel to color‑code physical layers for identification and zoning.

This cable is constructed with four solid 23 AWG copper conductors configured as unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) rated for 550 MHz frequency and 1 Gbps data throughput, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and a range of legacy network protocols over local area networks. Its performance envelope aligns with ANSI/TIA‑568, IEEE 802.3ab, and ISO/IEC 11801 Cat6 standards, enabling reliable electrical characteristics for data, voice, and video distribution.

Mechanically, the N222‑01K‑YW is supplied on a 1000 ft (304.8 m) pull‑out reel, facilitating custom installation lengths without junctions or preterminated connectors. The jacket is CMR‑rated PVC, suitable for riser (vertical) cabling paths within telecommunications closets, between floors, or up risers in structured cabling deployments.

This cable integrates into structured LAN infrastructures, including horizontal backbones, patch field builds, and custom patch‑cord fabrication stations. It is compatible with standard RJ45 terminations when field terminated with appropriate connectors and tools.

For practical deployment, N222‑01K‑YW is ideal where bulk cable feed runs must be cut to length and terminated in the field, such as large office fit‑outs or datacenter horizontal drops. It is not a preterminated patch cable and thus requires termination tooling and field testing (certification tester) after install. It also lacks shielding, so it is not suitable for environments requiring EMI/RFI resistance beyond UTP performance.

Key Features

• Cat6 UTP solid core bulk Ethernet cable on 1000 ft reel
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet up to 1 Gbps data rate
• 23 AWG copper conductors for minimized insertion loss
• CMR‑rated PVC jacket suitable for riser cabling runs
• Yellow jacket for color‑coded cabling infrastructure