CAT6 CMP Plenum Cable 1000ft - Shielded, 23AWG Solid Copper

Enhance your indoor networking infrastructure with our premium CAT6 Shielded Plenum Ethernet Cable, designed for superior fire safety, noise immunity, and high-speed performance in air-handling spaces. Featuring F/UTP foil shielding with drain wire, heavy-duty 23 AWG solid copper conductors, and a low-smoke CMP-rated PVC jacket, this 600MHz Cat6 plenum cable delivers interference-free Gigabit data transmission through ceilings, risers, and raised floors, ideal for demanding environments like offices, schools, hospitals, and data centers where reliability and compliance are crucial.

Engineered for the most demanding plenum installations, this ultra-premium cable combines three exceptional features rarely found together: a CMP fire rating (the highest safety standard), foil shielding for EMI/RFI protection, and heavy-duty 23AWG conductors for superior performance. The foil shield eliminates interference in electronics-dense environments, while the low-smoke CMP jacket meets the strictest fire codes for air-handling spaces. With 600 MHz bandwidth and UL/ETL certification that exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards, it's the ultimate solution for critical infrastructure that requires maximum safety, performance, and interference immunity.

Key Features

• Full foil shield (F/UTP) blocks EMI/RFI interference in electronics-dense environments.
• Tinned-copper drain wire grounds the shield for optimal noise elimination
• Heavy-duty 23 AWG solid copper conductors (thicker than standard 24AWG)
• Lower resistance for extended PoE reach and superior long-distance performance
• Minimal signal attenuation over extended plenum runs
• UL/ETL-listed CMP (Communications Plenum) rated - the highest fire safety rating
• Low-smoke flame-retardant PVC jacket minimizes flame spread and toxic fumes
• FEP insulation for superior fire safety in air-handling spaces
• Safe for drop ceilings, raised floors, HVAC ducts, and air-return pathways
• 600MHz bandwidth exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards
• Supports 10GBASE-T (short distances), 5GBASE-T, and Gigabit Ethernet
• PoE/PoE+ compatible with extended reach thanks to 23AWG conductors
• Ultra-rare combination: CMP rating + foil shielding + 23AWG
• Perfect for hospitals, data centers, and high-electronics environments
• Sequential footage markers for accurate measurements
• Sturdy 1000ft wooden spool for efficient installations
• Outperforms copper-clad aluminum (CCA) alternatives
• Professional-grade for mission-critical infrastructure

Ideal Applications

• Plenum LAN backbones in offices, schools, hospitals, and data centers
• Drop ceiling installations in electronics-dense environments
• Raised floor networking in data centers with EMI concerns
• HVAC duct runs requiring both CMP rating and shielding
• Medical facilities with sensitive equipment and plenum requirements
• High-noise environments where unshielded plenum cables struggle
• Broadcasting and AV facilities with plenum and EMI requirements
• PoE-powered Wi-Fi access points in plenum spaces
• IP camera and surveillance systems in air-handling areas
• VoIP phone networks in noisy plenum environments
• Critical infrastructure requiring maximum protection
• Data centers demanding both fire safety and interference immunity
• Any plenum installation near electrical equipment or power lines

Cable Type & Construction

• Standard: CAT6
• Type: Plenum-Rated (CMP), Shielded - Ultra-Premium
• Shielding Type: F/UTP (Foil/Unshielded Twisted Pair)
• Shield Material: Aluminum foil
• Pairs: 4 twisted pairs
• Total Conductors: 8
• Installation: Drop ceilings, raised floors, HVAC ducts, air-handling spaces

Conductors

• Gauge: 23 AWG (heavy-duty, thicker than standard 24AWG)
• Material: Solid bare copper
• Configuration: Solid (permanent installation)
• Performance: Lower resistance, extended PoE reach, minimal attenuation
• Advantage: Superior performance over long plenum runs with EMI protection

Shielding

• Shield Coverage: Full foil shield
• Drain Wire: Yes (tinned copper)
• Ground Function: Blocks EMI/RFI, eliminates interference
• EMI/RFI Protection: Excellent - ideal for electronics-dense plenum spaces
• Benefit: Clean signals in electrically noisy air-handling environments

Insulation

• Material: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
• Performance: Low smoke, minimal flame spread, superior fire safety
• Fire Safety: Minimal toxic fume emission in fire conditions

Performance

• Maximum Frequency: 600MHz (exceeds standard Cat6 550MHz)
• Data Rate: Up to 5GBASE-T (full distance), 10GBASE-T (short distances up to 55m)
• Applications: Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), Fast Ethernet, 155Mbps TP-PMD/CDDI
• PoE Compatible: Yes - PoE/PoE+ with extended reach due to 23AWG
• Attenuation: Minimized with heavy-duty 23AWG conductors
• Signal Quality: Enhanced by shielding in noisy plenum environments

Jacket

• Material: CMP-rated PVC (low-smoke, flame-retardant)
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
• Compliance: Strictest plenum fire codes
• Smoke Characteristics: Low-smoke, minimal toxic fumes
• Outer Diameter: 7.8mm ± 0.2mm
• Marking: Sequential footage markers
• Safety: Approved for air-handling spaces with EMI protection

Installation Rating

• Indoor Rated: Yes (CMP)
• Outdoor Rated: No
• Suitable Areas: Plenum spaces, drop ceilings, raised floors, HVAC ducts, air-return pathways
• Environment: Air-handling spaces with EMI concerns requiring the highest fire safety
• Fire Safety: Meets the strictest building codes for plenum installations
• Special Use: Electronics-dense environments requiring shielding

Design Advantages

• Triple Premium Features: CMP rating + foil shielding + 23AWG (extremely rare)
• 23AWG Advantage: Lower resistance than 24AWG for superior performance
• CMP Rating: Highest fire safety rating for indoor cable
• Shielding: EMI/RFI protection in plenum spaces (very uncommon)
• Low-Smoke: Minimal smoke and toxic fume emission
• PoE Enhanced: Better power delivery over extended distances
• Signal Quality: Minimal attenuation and interference
• Compliance: Exceeds strictest fire safety and performance requirements
• Premium Solution: Top-tier cable for the most demanding installations

Use Case Considerations

• Primary Use: Plenum installations requiring both fire safety and EMI protection
• Advantage: Ultra-rare combination of CMP + shielding + 23AWG
• Best For: Data centers, hospitals, critical infrastructure in plenum spaces
• Exceptional Rarity: Shielded plenum with 23AWG is top-tier
• Premium Investment: For installations demanding the absolute best

Packaging

• Spool Size: 1000ft wooden spool
• Design: Sturdy for efficient plenum installations

Compliance & Certifications

• Certification: UL/ETL Listed
• Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
• Quality: UL/ETL-verified for safety and reliability

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