Crestron FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6 – FT2 Series Pass-Through Cable, Cat6

Product Overview

The Crestron FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6 is a Cat6 pass-through cable for the Crestron FT2 Series FlipTop and TT-100 cable caddy, providing a tethered Cat6 data connection at the conference table surface for presenter network access, USB extender CATx signal runs, and HDBaseT or DM signal extension applications. Specified alongside HDMI and USB-C pass-through cables in FT2 FlipTop installations where wired Ethernet, USB-over-CATx extension, or AV signal extension over Cat6 is required at the presenter table position alongside standard AV connectivity.

Product Description

Cat6 at the conference table serves multiple purposes depending on the AV system design: it can provide wired Ethernet for presenter devices that benefit from a wired network connection over wireless, it can carry USB 2.0 signals from the presenter position to an AV rack USB host via a USB-over-CATx extender such as the Crestron USB-EXT-2, or it can transport HDBaseT video and audio signals between a wall plate transmitter at the table and an AV receiver at the display. The FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6 routes this Cat6 signal through the FlipTop pass-through lid as a permanently tethered cable at the table surface, with an RJ45 connector available at the presenter position. The cable construction accommodates repeated lid flex during daily FlipTop open/close operation. In USB extender deployments, this cable eliminates a separate conduit run from the table to the AV rack for USB signal extension, using the FlipTop cable management pathway that already carries the video presenter cables.

Key Features

• Cat6 Tethered Pass-Through: Permanently tethered Cat6 cable routes through the FT2 FlipTop pass-through lid to the presenter position — provides wired Ethernet, USB-over-CATx extension, or HDBaseT/DM signal at the table surface without a separate conduit run.
• FT2 Series FlipTop Compatible: Engineered for pass-through lid routing in FT2-202 and FT2-500 Series FlipTop cable management systems — cable jacket construction handles repeated lid cycling in daily commercial use.
• TT-100 Cable Caddy Compatible: Also suitable for the Crestron TT-100-B-T Connect It cable caddy for non-in-table table-surface Cat6 deployments.
• Multiple Use Cases: Serves presenter wired Ethernet, USB-over-CATx signal extension from table to rack (with Crestron USB-EXT-2 or USB-EXT-3), and HDBaseT/DM signal extension depending on the AV system design at the installation.
• RJ45 Connectors: Standard RJ45 at both ends for direct connection to Ethernet switches, USB extender local modules, and HDBaseT/DM wall plate transmitters at the table end and AV rack equipment at the system end.
• Part of the Complete FT2A-CBL-PT Family: Specified alongside HDMI, DisplayPort-to-HDMI, USB-C-to-HDMI, and DisplayPort pass-through cables for complete presenter and data connectivity at the FT2 FlipTop installation.

Typical Applications

• Conference room FlipTop installations providing wired Ethernet access at the presenter table position alongside HDMI and USB-C video cables
• FT2 FlipTop with USB-over-CATx extension from the table presenter position to an AV rack USB host for USB camera or speakerphone connectivity
• Table-surface HDBaseT or DM signal extension from a wall plate transmitter at the FlipTop to a display receiver or AV switcher in the AV rack
• Boardroom in-table cable management with full presenter connectivity including video, USB, and wired network at each FlipTop position

Technical Specifications

Competitor comparison: not applicable for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this cable be used to extend USB devices from the table to the AV rack?
Yes — when used with a Crestron USB-EXT-2 KIT (USB 2.0) or USB-EXT-3 KIT (USB 3.2), the FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6 carries the USB-over-CATx signal from the FlipTop at the table to the local USB extender module at the AV rack, eliminating a dedicated conduit run for USB signal extension. Contact Creation Networks for USB extender and FlipTop integration design guidance.

Can this cable carry HDBaseT or Crestron DM signals?
Yes — the Cat6 cable can carry HDBaseT or Crestron DM 8G signals when paired with compatible wall plate transmitters and receivers at each end. Contact Creation Networks for AV signal extension system design using FT2 FlipTop and Cat6 pass-through cables.

What FT2A-CBL-PT cables should be ordered alongside the CAT6 variant for a complete presenter cable set?
A complete FT2 FlipTop presenter set typically includes FT2A-CBL-PT-4K-HD (HDMI), FT2A-CBL-PT-4K-DP-HD (DisplayPort to HDMI), FT2A-CBL-PT-4K-USBC-HD (USB-C to HDMI), and FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6 (Cat6). Contact Creation Networks for complete cable set specification and FlipTop system design.

What is the warranty on the FT2A-CBL-PT-CAT6?
Crestron provides a standard warranty on FT2A-CBL-PT series cables. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details.