Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft – 23AWG 550MHz CMP Rated
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Blue Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft — Technical Overview
The 52Networks Blue 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 environments and primary horizontal LAN runs. 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.
The Universal Industry Standard for Horizontal Workstation & Corporate LAN Drops
In commercial network architecture, efficient circuit tracing and compliance are paramount. Under ANSI/TIA-606-C commercial color-coding best practices, the universal blue outer jacket is established as the primary benchmark for identifying horizontal workstation data drops, corporate LAN trunks, VoIP desk phones, and standard telecom closet patch panel runs.
When routing these primary data lines through environmental air-handling spaces—such as above suspended drop ceilings or beneath raised floors used for HVAC air return—municipal building codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC Article 800) strictly mandate CMP plenum-rated cabling. Our Blue Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft combines universal workspace circuit identification with certified NFPA 262 (UL 910) low-smoke flame resistance. Need additional jacket colors for VLAN segmentation? 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 blue 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++ Power Stability
Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), and 802.3bt Type 3 & 4 (PoE++ up to 90W). Safely powers enterprise VoIP terminals, desktop network switches, wireless access points, and powered workstations without thermal degradation.
🛡️ 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 telecommunications cable trays.
Key Features of Blue 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 155/622 ATM and broadband video.
- Universal TIA-606 Blue Jacket: The global standard for horizontal workstation drops, office LANs, and standard patch panel terminations.
- NEC Code Compliant CMP Jacket: Low-smoke, UV- and sunlight-resistant flame-retardant plenum jacket 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.
- Sequential Footage Markings: Printed every 2 feet along the blue jacket so installers can measure runs and track remaining box footage instantaneously.
Conductor & Physical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Product SKU / Part Number | 52N-C6P-1000-BC-BLU |
| Jacket Color & Commercial Use | Blue (TIA-606 Horizontal Workstation Data Drops, Corporate LANs & VoIP Desk Phones) |
| 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: Under ANSI/TIA-606-C commercial administration standards, blue cabling designates primary horizontal network connections running from telecommunications closets (IDF/MDF) out to wall plates, cubicles, and office workstations.
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: CMP (Plenum) cable is mandatory under NEC Article 800 whenever cabling is installed inside environmental air-handling spaces—such as above suspended drop ceilings or beneath raised floors used for HVAC air return—without metallic conduit. Its FEP insulation and flame-retardant jacket self-extinguish and prevent toxic smoke circulation during a fire.
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 enterprise VoIP phones, network switches, and wireless access points.
A: Yes! You can combine Blue 1000ft Easy Pull Boxes with any of our other stocked colors (Black, Green, Grey, Pink, Purple, Red, White, and Yellow) to qualify for multi-box contractor discounts and pallet freight pricing.
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| Color | Black, Blue, Green, Grey, Purple, White, Yellow |
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