Category 6A/class EA cable shall be constructed of 23 AWG copper conductors with HDPE low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), FEP (CMP) or PE riser (CMR). The copper conductors shall be twisted in pairs and separated by a cross-divider. All four pairs shall be surrounded by a metallic Vari-MaTriX tape cut into segments of varying length and a flame-retardant jacket. The Vari-MaTriX tape shall minimize the cable diameter and suppress the effects of alien crosstalk while retaining UTP electromagnetic interference immunity. The innovative cable design shall provide installation flexibility as cables can be routed in tight bundles through pathways and spaces.