CAT6A CMP Plenum Cable 1000ft - Shielded, 23AWG Solid Copper, UL Listed
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Achieve 10 Gigabit speeds in air-handling environments with our premium CAT6A Shielded Plenum-Rated Ethernet Cable, engineered for zero signal loss and full compliance with fire codes. This high-performance F/UTP Cat6A plenum cable integrates heavy-duty 23 AWG solid copper conductors, overall foil shielding with a tinned-copper drain wire, and a low-smoke CMP jacket, making it perfect for EMI-prone, mission-critical setups in offices, schools, hospitals, and mixed-use buildings requiring both the highest fire safety standards and 10 Gigabit performance with interference immunity.
Designed for the most demanding plenum installations, this ultra-premium cable combines four exceptional features rarely found together: CMP fire rating (highest safety standard), foil shielding for EMI/RFI protection, heavy-duty 23AWG conductors for superior 10G performance, and full CAT6A 10GBASE-T capability. The thicker 23AWG gauge offers lower resistance than standard 24AWG, enabling extended PoE++ reach and better signal quality over long plenum runs, while the low-smoke CMP jacket meets the strictest fire codes for air-handling spaces. Exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards with 750 MHz bandwidth, it's the ultimate solution for data centers, hospitals, and critical infrastructure that require maximum fire safety, 10 Gigabit performance, and EMI immunity.
Key Features
- Full foil shield (F/UTP) blocks EMI/RFI interference in electronics-dense environments
- Overall, aluminum foil encases all four pairs for comprehensive protection
- Tinned-copper drain wire grounds the shield for safeguarding 10G links
- Heavy-duty 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors (thicker than standard 24AWG)
- Lower resistance for extended PoE++ reach and cooler operation
- Reduced attenuation for reliable long runs in plenum spaces
- Optimized for 10GBASE-T performance up to 100 meters
- UL/ETL-listed CMP (Communications Plenum) rated - the highest fire safety rating
- Low-smoke, flame-retardant compound minimizes smoke and toxic fumes
- Fully meets strict plenum fire codes for air-handling spaces
- Safe for drop ceilings, raised floors, HVAC ducts, and vertical risers
- 750MHz bandwidth exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards for CAT6A
- Supports 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet) up to 100 meters
- PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) compatible with extended reach, thanks to 23AWG
- Backward compatible with CAT6, CAT5e networks
- Perfect for high-electronics density areas like hospitals and data centers
- Sequential foot markers for accurate measurements
- Durable 1000ft wooden reel for precise, tangle-free pulls
- Future-proof 10G performance with maximum fire safety
- Outperforms copper-clad aluminum (CCA) alternatives
Ideal Applications
- 10Gb backbones in commercial and institutional networks
- Data center plenum LAN infrastructure
- 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
- Wi-Fi 6/6E access points requiring high-bandwidth connectivity and PoE++
- PoE++ security cameras and surveillance systems in plenum spaces
- VoIP phone networks requiring a 10G backbone and EMI protection
- Medical facilities with sensitive equipment and plenum requirements
- High-electronics density areas like hospitals and labs
- Broadcasting and AV facilities with plenum and EMI requirements
- Critical infrastructure in air-handling spaces with 10G needs
- Any indoor installation where CMP-rated shielding and 10G performance are essential
Cable Type & Construction
- Standard: CAT6A
- Type: Plenum-Rated (CMP), Shielded - Ultra-Premium
- Shielding Type: F/UTP (Foil/Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Shield Material: Overall aluminum foil (encases all four pairs)
- Pairs: 4 twisted pairs with enhanced CAT6A specifications
- 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, reduced attenuation
- Advantage: Superior 10G performance over long plenum runs compared to 24AWG
Shielding
- Shield Coverage: Full foil shield around all pairs
- Drain Wire: Yes (tinned copper)
Insulation
- Material: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
- Performance: Enhanced CAT6A specifications, low smoke, superior fire safety
Performance
- Maximum Frequency: 750MHz (CAT6A standard)
- Data Rate: 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet) up to 100 meters
- Applications: 10GbE, Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), Fast Ethernet
- PoE Compatible: Yes - PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) with extended reach due to 23AWG
- Attenuation: Minimized with heavy-duty 23AWG conductors
- Signal Integrity: Enhanced by shielding in noisy plenum environments
- Future-Proof: Supports current and future 10G applications
Jacket
- Material: CMP-rated PVC (low-smoke, flame-retardant)
- Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
- Compliance: Strict plenum fire codes
- Smoke Characteristics: Low-smoke, minimal toxic fumes
- Outer Diameter: 8.2mm ± 0.2mm
- Marking: Sequential foot 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 10G and shielding
Design Advantages
- Quad Premium Features: CMP rating + foil shielding + 23AWG + CAT6A (extremely rare)
- 23AWG Advantage: Lower resistance than 24AWG for superior 10G 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
- 10G Optimized: Full 10GBASE-T performance to 100 meters
- PoE++ Enhanced: Better power delivery over extended distances
- Signal Quality: Minimal attenuation and interference
- Compliance: Exceeds strictest fire safety and performance requirements
- Ultimate Solution: Top-tier cable for most demanding plenum installations
Compliance & Certifications
- Certification: UL/ETL Listed
- Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (CAT6A)
- Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
- Quality: UL/ETL-verified for safety and reliability