Cat6 Plenum 1000ft UTP Solid 100% Copper 23AWG, 550MHz Pull Box – Black
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Black Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft — Technical Overview
The 52Networks Black Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable (1000ft) is a commercial-grade, CMP fire-rated unshielded twisted pair (UTP) bulk Ethernet cable engineered for indoor air-handling spaces, exposed black industrial ceilings, and high-density server cabinets. Built with 23 AWG 100% solid bare copper conductors, Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) insulation, and an internal longitudinal PE spline, it exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D / 568.2-E and ISO/IEC 11801 standards up to 550MHz. It supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet up to 328ft (100m), 10GBASE-T up to 165ft (50m), and full IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (up to 90W) without the voltage drop, heat buildup, or NEC code violations associated with Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) cables.
Purpose-Built for Exposed Dark Ceilings, AV Venues, Data Centers & Plenum Spaces
Modern commercial spaces—including retail stores, restaurants, auditoriums, gyms, loft offices, and broadcast studios—frequently utilize open-plenum architecture with exposed ductwork and ceiling trusses painted matte black. Running brightly colored cabling across dark overhead structures creates an immediate visual distraction, yet municipal fire codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC Article 800) still mandate CMP plenum-rated cabling whenever that upper space circulates environmental HVAC air.
Our Black Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft disappears cleanly into dark overhead trusses, stage rigging, black wire-mesh cable trays, and black 4-post MDF/IDF server racks while delivering certified NFPA 262 (UL 910) low-smoke fire protection. Need additional jacket colors to segment your patch panels? Explore our Master Multi-Color Cat6 Plenum Page.
Core Engineering & Performance Advantages
⚡ 23 AWG 100% Solid Bare Copper
Zero CCA. Pure annealed solid bare copper conductors deliver superior conductivity, ultra-low DC resistance (≤9.38 Ω/100m), and rugged mechanical termination strength at 110 punch-down blocks, keystone jacks, and patch panels.
🔥 CMP Plenum Fire-Safety Rating
Engineered with a low-smoke, flame-retardant black CMP jacket and FEP conductor insulation tested to NFPA 262 (UL 910 Steiner Tunnel Test) standards. Code-approved for HVAC return air plenums, drop ceilings, and raised floors.
🔋 90W PoE++ Thermal Stability
Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), and 802.3bt Type 3 & 4 (PoE++ up to 90W). Safely powers black-housing PTZ dome cameras, dark-ceiling Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points, AV-over-IP transceivers, and biometric readers.
🛡️ Internal Spline & 550MHz Headroom
Precision longitudinal PE cross-web separator (spline) isolates all 4 twisted pairs to eliminate Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) and Alien Crosstalk (AXT), maintaining clean signal integrity across dense data center bundles.
Key Features of Black Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft
- True 100% Solid Bare Copper: Maximum electrical conductivity and PoE++ longevity — never Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA).
- Fluke Tested & Verified: Independently verified up to 550MHz for compliant Permanent Link (295ft / 90m) and Channel (328ft / 100m) runs.
- Multi-Gigabit Bandwidth: Supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T (1 Gbps up to 328ft), and 10GBASE-T (10 Gbps up to 165ft), plus HDBaseT, 155/622 ATM, and broadband video.
- Discreet Architectural Black Jacket: Blends invisibly into dark open-plenum ceilings, theater lighting grids, and black server cabinets while resisting indoor UV exposure.
- NEC Code Compliant CMP Jacket: Low-smoke, flame-retardant plenum jacket certified safe for all indoor environmental air-circulation spaces.
- Tangle-Free 1000ft Easy Pull Box: Reinforced wide-mouth payout box prevents kinks, knots, and snags during high-speed conduit or J-hook pulls.
- High-Contrast Footage Markings: Printed in crisp white ink every 2 feet along the black jacket so technicians can measure runs and track remaining box footage effortlessly.
Conductor & Physical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Product SKU / Part Number | 52N-C6P-1000-BC-BLK |
| Jacket Color & Commercial Use | Black (Exposed Dark Ceilings, Data Center Racks, AV Venues & IoT Trunks) |
| Cable Category & Shielding | Category 6 (Cat6) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) |
| Conductor Material | 100% Solid Annealed Bare Copper |
| Wire Gauge & Diameter | 23 AWG (0.58mm Nominal Diameter) |
| Number of Pairs | 4 Pairs (8 Conductors) with Color-Striped Pair Identification |
| Conductor Insulation Material | FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) |
| Insulation Diameter & Thickness | 1.02mm Diameter | 0.225mm Avg. Thickness (0.207mm Min. Point) |
| Twisted Pair Diameter | 2.02mm |
| Center Pair Separator | Internal Longitudinal PE Cross-Web Spline |
| Outer Jacket Material & Thickness | CMP Flame-Retardant Low-Smoke Plenum PVC | 0.50mm Thickness |
| Total Length & Packaging | 1000 ft (305m) | Heavy-Duty Tangle-Free Easy Pull Box with 2ft Markings |
Electrical, PoE & Compliance Specifications
| Performance & Compliance Metric | Verified Status / Rating |
|---|---|
| Tested Frequency Bandwidth | Up to 550 MHz |
| Maximum Data Rate Support | 1 Gbps up to 328ft (100m) | 10 Gbps up to 165ft (50m) |
| Max DC Resistance (at 20°C) | ≤ 9.38 Ohms / 100m (328ft) |
| Max DC Resistance Unbalance | ≤ 5% |
| Mutual Capacitance | ≤ 5.6 nF / 100m |
| Characteristic Impedance | 100 Ohms ± 15% (1 MHz – 550 MHz) |
| Propagation Delay Skew | ≤ 45 ns / 100m |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Rating | IEEE 802.3af (PoE 15.4W), 802.3at (PoE+ 30W), 802.3bt (PoE++ up to 90W) |
| Plenum Flame & Fire Rating | CMP Certified — NEC Article 800, NFPA 262 (UL 910), CSA FT6 |
| Telecommunications Standards | ANSI/TIA-568.2-D / 568.2-E, ISO/IEC 11801, CENELEC EN 50173 |
| Safety & Environmental Compliance | ETL / cETLus Verified, UL Listed, RoHS-3 Compliant (Lead-Free) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +75°C (-4°F to +167°F) |
| Max Installation Pulling Tension | 25 lbs (110 N) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A: Black Cat6 Plenum cable is the preferred choice for open-ceiling commercial interiors (retail, restaurants, theaters, gyms, and modern offices) where overhead ductwork and trusses are painted black, as well as inside black data center server racks. Because open ceilings often act as HVAC air returns, the CMP plenum rating satisfies NEC Article 800 fire codes while keeping the cabling visually hidden.
A: It is 100% Pure Solid Bare Copper (23 AWG) — we never use Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) in this cable. Pure bare copper guarantees NEC fire code compliance, prevents brittle conductor breakage at punch-down blocks, and ensures zero voltage drop or heat buildup over long PoE++ runs.
A: Yes. The 2-foot sequential footage markings and UL/CMP compliance legend are printed in high-contrast white ink along the entire 1000-foot black jacket for effortless visibility in dim ceiling plenums and telecom closets.
A: Yes. Thanks to its thick 23 AWG 100% solid bare copper conductors and low DC resistance (≤9.38 Ohms/100m), it fully supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+ up to 30W), and IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 & 4 (PoE++ up to 90W) for black-housing PTZ security cameras, Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points, and commercial AV transmitters.
A: No—while the jacket is black and resists indoor UV/sunlight exposure, this specific SKU (`52N-C6P-1000-BC-BLK`) is an indoor CMP Plenum-rated cable engineered for air-handling spaces (drop ceilings and raised floors) under NEC fire codes, rather than waterproof underground direct burial.
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