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Purple CAT6 plenum cable reel 1000 ft 23AWG UTP

BNCables

BNCables CAT6 Plenum CMP 1000 ft 23AWG 550MHz UTP Purple

SKU CH-0YMX-TJ6S9

Plenum-rated Cat 6 UTP cable, 1000 ft, 23 AWG solid conductors, 550 MHz bandwidth, fire-retardant CMP jacket for in-wall and ceiling runs

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length1000 ft.
  • ColorPurple
  • Supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet with 550MHz bandwidth
  • Plenum CMP fire-rated jacket for air-handling spaces
  • 1000 ft easy-pull box with sequential foot markings
  • 23AWG solid conductors with centre spline reduce crosstalk
  • Purple UTP cable meets TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standards

Cable type and installer fit

This 1000 ft CAT6 plenum cable uses 23AWG solid conductors with a centre spline to reduce cross-talk. The CMP-rated jacket meets TIA/EIA 568-C.2 for air-handling spaces above ceilings or below raised floors. Sequential foot markings on the easy-pull box simplify long runs in commercial or residential projects. Installers who need fire-rated cable for plenum pathways will find the specifications match the requirement.

Who should choose this and who should not

Suitable for runs that must pass through plenum spaces and for Gigabit or 10-Gigabit Ethernet up to 550 MHz bandwidth. The purple jacket helps identify the circuit in dense patch panels. Not suited for outdoor burial, direct sunlight or installations that require shielded cable to reject strong EMI. Buyers who need a shielded design or an outdoor-rated jacket should look at a different cable type.

Deciding specification

The plenum CMP fire rating is the single attribute that determines whether this cable can be used in air-handling spaces. Without it the installation would not meet code for ceiling plenums or raised floors. If the pathway does not require a plenum rating, a lower-cost riser or general-purpose cable may be adequate.

Highlights

  • Supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet with 550MHz bandwidth
  • Plenum CMP fire-rated jacket for air-handling spaces
  • 1000 ft easy-pull box with sequential foot markings
  • 23AWG solid conductors with centre spline reduce crosstalk
  • Purple UTP cable meets TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standards

Specifications

BrandBNCables
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length1000 ft.
ColorPurple
ShieldedNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1000 ft plenum cable and what step do people often miss?

Pull the cable from the easy-pull box, follow the sequential foot markings, and keep the centre spline straight so the four pairs stay separated; the step most often missed is maintaining the pair twist right up to each RJ45 termination to meet the 550 MHz rating.

What maintenance or replacement will this CMP UTP cable need later?

The solid 23 AWG copper-clad aluminium conductors and plenum jacket are rated for permanent in-wall use; no routine maintenance is required, and replacement is only needed if the jacket is physically damaged or the installation is re-routed.

What limit appears first when this 550 MHz Cat6 run is under sustained 10 Gigabit traffic?

The 550 MHz bandwidth ceiling and the 1000 ft length cap the maximum reliable 10 Gbps distance; beyond the standard channel limit signal attenuation and alien crosstalk become the limiting factors.

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