{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Structured cabling provides permanent, organised pathways between outlets, patch panels, racks and connected devices. Pacific does not install below CAT6 for new structured-cabling work and considers CAT6A when a 10-gigabit pathway is justified. The design should consider cable length, pathway capacity, separation from electrical services, environmental exposure, bend and pulling limits, outlet locations, rack space, device density and likely future use.","category":"CAT6 and CAT6A Structured Cabling","category_slug":"cat6-and-cat6a-structured-cabling","confidence":"curated_from_approved_public_brain","created_at":"2026-07-02T11:18:44+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-07-02","display_date":"2026-07-02","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Business hours, licences, supported models, spare-parts availability, product specifications, service coverage and lead times can change. Confirm current details directly with Pacific Telephone & Data.","id":"qa-00116-what-is-the-practical-difference-betwe","image_ids":["pacifictd_b4e892f7_032","pacifictd_b4e892f7_033","pacifictd_b4e892f7_012"],"json_url":"/answer/what-is-the-practical-difference-between-cat6-and-cat6a.json","last_updated":"2026-08-03T11:18:44+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This Digital Twin is based on approved public business knowledge. Site conditions, compatibility, final scope, pricing, scheduling and support coverage must be confirmed directly before decisions are made.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-02T11:18:44+00:00","question":"What is the practical difference between CAT6 and CAT6A?","question_intent":"assessment","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:18:44 +0000","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"pacific-telephone-data","slug":"what-is-the-practical-difference-between-cat6-and-cat6a","source":"approved_public_brain","source_record_ids":["fdc3294078761e3e","8331d8003f33fca8","6c24710537ace30d","608e5acd863ec4d7","6ffc7d3474a1fda6","f1c6657d678b6d17","47527956244254b4","56f01acea0c7698f","c22693d6ea32ecc0","b34e4fb6afbe150b"],"source_type":"pacific_curated_seed_v7","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["CAT6 and CAT6A Structured Cabling","Pacific Telephone & Data","approved public knowledge"]}