1000ft Orange Cat6 Plenum Cable – Bulk Ethernet Wire for Commercial-Grade Installations
Elevate your network infrastructure with our 1000-foot Cat6 Ethernet cable in bold orange, engineered for plenum-rated environments and optimized for high-speed data transmission. Packaged in a spool-in-box format, this cable is designed for effortless deployment—just pull, cut, and terminate as needed.
Ideal for large-scale wiring projects in offices, schools, hospitals, and other commercial buildings, this cable features four unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) of solid 23AWG bare copper conductors. With support for up to 550MHz, it’s ready to handle Gigabit Ethernet and other bandwidth-intensive applications.
Product Overview
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cable Category | Cat6 UTP |
| Jacket Type | CMP – Plenum Rated (Fire Retardant) |
| Conductor | 23AWG Solid Bare Copper |
| Bandwidth | 550 MHz |
| Length | 1000 feet |
| Color | Orange |
| Packaging | Spool-in-Box |
| Use Case | Gigabit Ethernet, Structured Cabling |
Why Plenum-Rated Cable Is Essential
Plenum cable is specifically designed for installation in air-handling spaces—areas like drop ceilings, HVAC ducts, and crawl spaces where air circulates. These “plenum zones” can carry smoke and fumes throughout a building during a fire, which is why safety codes often require flame-retardant, low-smoke cabling.
Standard PVC-jacketed cables, while common, pose a serious health risk in these environments. When PVC burns, it can release toxic gases like hydrochloric acid. Plenum-rated cables are built to minimize this risk, helping protect building occupants and meet fire safety regulations.
Always consult your local building codes before beginning any commercial installation to ensure compliance.
PVC vs. Plenum: A Safety Breakdown
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is widely used in non-plenum cables, but its chlorine content becomes hazardous when exposed to heat. Toxic fumes can travel through ventilation systems, putting people at risk. That’s why fire departments and inspectors require plenum-rated cable in shared air spaces—it’s a safer, smarter solution.
Need Custom Patch Cables?
Don’t need a full 1000ft spool? We offer custom-built Ethernet patch cables tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you're a DIY installer with the tools and connectors or prefer a plug-and-play solution, our cable length calculator makes it easy to get a quote and place your order.
Key Features
- Supports up to 550MHz for fast, reliable data
- Flame-retardant plenum jacket for air-handling zones
- Color-coded twisted pairs for simplified termination
- Solid copper conductors for optimal signal quality
- Compatible with Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
- Pull-box packaging for efficient cable management
- Bright orange jacket for easy identification in complex setups
Note: Product images are for reference only. Actual product appearance may vary.
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