Description

Cat5e Plenum Solid Bare Copper Cable – 1000ft CMP Rated UTP Ethernet Cable

The 52Networks Cat5e Plenum Solid Bare Copper Cable is a premium 1000ft bulk Ethernet cable engineered for professional structured cabling installations in commercial, educational, healthcare, and enterprise environments. Manufactured with 100% solid bare copper conductors and protected by a CMP plenum-rated jacket, this cable delivers dependable Gigabit Ethernet performance while meeting strict fire safety requirements for air-handling spaces.

Designed to outperform copper-clad aluminum (CCA) alternatives, this Cat5e Plenum Solid Bare Copper Cable offers lower resistance, superior signal integrity, and reliable Power over Ethernet (PoE) transmission. Rated for 350MHz, it supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) up to 328ft (100 meters), making it an excellent choice for data networks, VoIP systems, IP surveillance cameras, wireless access points, and other high-performance networking applications.

The durable CMP plenum jacket is manufactured using low-smoke, flame-retardant materials that comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for installation in plenum air spaces. Packaged in a convenient 1000ft easy-pull box, this Cat5e bulk cable simplifies installation while reducing tangles and waste on the job site.

Key Features

• 100% Solid Bare Copper Conductors — Never CCA
• 350MHz Bandwidth for Reliable Gigabit Ethernet Performance
• CMP Plenum Rated Jacket for Commercial Air-Handling Spaces
• Supports PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE Applications
• ETL Listed and Fluke Tested
• 24 AWG Solid Copper Conductors
• 4-Pair UTP Construction with Color-Coded Twisted Pairs
• Easy-Pull 1000ft Pull Box for Faster Installations
• Excellent Crosstalk and Signal Performance
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2, ISO/IEC 11801, and RoHS Compliant
• Available in Black, Blue, and White

Technical Specifications

Certifications

• National Electrical Code (NEC) CMP Plenum Rated
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2 Compliant
• ISO/IEC 11801 Certified
• ETL Listed
• RoHS Compliant

Why Choose Cat5e Plenum Solid Bare Copper Cable?

Superior Conductivity

Unlike CCA cable, solid bare copper conductors provide lower electrical resistance, improved data transmission, greater durability, and dependable long-distance network performance.

Commercial Fire Safety

The CMP plenum-rated jacket is approved for installation in return-air plenum spaces, producing less smoke and resisting flame spread to help meet commercial building codes.

Gigabit Ethernet Performance

Supports Gigabit Ethernet networking at up to 328 feet with stable performance for business networks, structured cabling systems, and enterprise applications.

Optimized for Power over Ethernet

Fully compatible with PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE, allowing reliable power and data delivery to IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE-enabled devices.

Ideal Applications

• Commercial Office Buildings
• Schools and Universities
• Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
• Hotels and Hospitality Networks
• Retail Stores
• Structured Cabling Systems
• Security Camera Installations
• VoIP Phone Systems
• Wireless Access Points
• Data Centers and Server Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Cat5e cable made with solid copper?

Yes. This Cat5e Plenum Solid Bare Copper Cable is manufactured using 100% solid bare copper conductors and contains no copper-clad aluminum (CCA).

What is a CMP plenum rating?

A CMP plenum rating indicates the cable is approved for installation in air-handling spaces where building codes require low-smoke and flame-retardant cable.

Does this cable support PoE?

Yes. It supports PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE for powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other compatible network devices.

What network speeds are supported?

This cable supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) up to 328ft (100 meters) with a tested bandwidth of 350MHz.

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