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Category 6 cable shall exceed ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and IEC 61156-5 Category 6 component standards. The conductors shall be 23 AWG construction with FEP/polyolefin (CMP) or polyolefin (CMR) insulation. The copper conductors shall be twisted in pairs, separated by a crossdevider and covered by a low smoke, flame-retardant (CMP) jacket or a flame-retardant (CMR) jacket.