CAT6 Plenum Cable 1000ft UTP 23AWG 550MHz Blue
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Cat6 Plenum CMP 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue — Technical Overview
Looking for a code-compliant high-bandwidth plenum network solution? The 52Networks Cat6 Plenum CMP 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue (SKU: 52N-6CMP-BLU) is an indoor commercial-grade unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) bulk networking cable engineered specifically for environmental air-handling plenum spaces, drop ceilings, and raised subfloors. Constructed with heavy-duty 23 AWG 4-pair solid conductors, a central longitudinal cross-web separator (spline), FEP/low-smoke insulation, and a fire-retardant CMP plenum-rated blue outer jacket, it supports 550MHz bandwidth, 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet up to 328ft (100m), and 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit) up to 180ft (55m). Compliant with NEC Article 800 CMP, NFPA 262, ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, and RoHS standards, it ships in a tangle-free 1000ft Easy Pull Box for rapid multi-cable pulls in offices, schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
Engineered for HVAC Plenum Drop Ceilings, Corporate LANs & 10G-Ready Workstations
When routing structured network cabling above drop-ceiling tiles or underneath raised floors used for HVAC air return, standard PVC riser cables violate commercial fire codes and release toxic black smoke if exposed to flames. Under the National Electrical Code (NEC Article 800) and NFPA 262, environmental air-handling spaces strictly mandate a CMP (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum) rating.
Our Cat6 Plenum CMP 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue satisfies commercial fire marshals and building inspectors with a low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket while providing the universal TIA-606 blue color standard for horizontal office LAN drops, corporate workstation cabling, and patch panel terminations in MDF and IDF closets. Need 100% pure bare copper or Cat6A cabling? Browse our full line of Bulk Ethernet Cables or explore our Cat6 Plenum Bare Copper Cable 1000ft.
Core Engineering & Cat6 Plenum Performance Advantages
🔥 CMP Plenum Fire-Safety Jacket
Formulated with a specialized low-smoke, flame-retardant compound rated to NFPA 262 / NEC Article 800 CMP standards—preventing flame spread and toxic smoke generation in HVAC air-return ceilings.
⚡ 550MHz Bandwidth & 10G Support
Swept and tested up to 550MHz—more than double the standard 250MHz Cat6 requirement—supporting 1 Gbps up to 328ft and 10GBASE-T up to 180ft (55m).
🎯 Universal TIA-606 Blue Jacket
The global color standard for identifying horizontal workstation data drops, corporate LAN trunks, and standard patch panel terminations.
📦 Tangle-Free 1000ft Easy Pull Box
Packaged in a reinforced job-site pull box with a wide payout tube and sequential 2-foot footage markings printed along the jacket for snag-free J-hook and ceiling pulls.
Key Features of Cat6 Plenum CMP 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue
- CMP Plenum Fire Rating: Approved for installation in commercial air-handling drop ceilings, HVAC return ducts, and backwards-compatible with CMR riser runs.
- Heavy-Duty 23 AWG 4-Pair U/UTP Construction: Larger conductor diameter than Cat5e ensures superior signal integrity and lower attenuation across high-frequency links.
- Internal Longitudinal Separator (Spline): Keeps individual twisted pairs physically separated to prevent internal crosstalk and preserve twist geometry during pulls.
- 550MHz High-Speed Bandwidth: Supports 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (up to 328ft) and 2.5G / 5G / 10GBASE-T high-speed networking (up to 180ft).
- PoE Application Ready: Suitable for powering ceiling Wi-Fi 6/7 access points, VoIP desk phones, and 4K IP surveillance cameras when installed within applicable PoE guidelines.
- Universal Termination Compatibility: Terminates cleanly into standard Cat6 RJ45 Keystone Jacks, Cat6 Patch Panels, and 23 AWG RJ45 pass-through connectors.
- Sequential Footage Markings: Marked every 2 feet along the outer jacket so technicians can measure exact run lengths and track remaining cable in the box.
Conductor & Physical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Product SKU / Part Number | 52N-6CMP-BLU |
| Jacket Color & Application | Blue (Plenum Drop Ceilings, TIA-606 Horizontal Workstation Data Drops & Office LANs) |
| Cable Category & Type | Category 6 (CAT6) Unshielded Twisted Pair (U/UTP) |
| Conductor Gauge | 23 AWG Solid (0.57mm Nominal Diameter) |
| Number of Pairs & Separator | 4 Pairs (8 Conductors) + Central Longitudinal PE Cross-Web Spline |
| Conductor Insulation Material | Plenum-Grade Fluoropolymer / Low-Smoke Insulation |
| Outer Jacket Material & Rating | CMP Plenum-Rated Low-Smoke Flame-Retardant PVC (Blue) |
| Total Length & Packaging | 1000 ft (305m) | Heavy-Duty Tangle-Free Pull Box with 2ft Sequential Markings |
Electrical, Performance & Compliance Specifications
| Performance & Compliance Metric | Verified Status / Rating |
|---|---|
| Tested Frequency Bandwidth | Up to 550 MHz |
| Supported Ethernet Speeds | 10/100/1000 Mbps (328ft / 100m) | 10 Gbps 10GBASE-T (Up to 180ft / 55m) |
| Characteristic Impedance | 100 Ohms ± 15% |
| Propagation Delay Skew | ≤ 45 ns / 100m |
| PoE Support | Yes — Suitable for Wi-Fi Access Points, VoIP Phones & IP Cameras |
| Fire & Plenum Safety Rating | CMP Plenum Rated — NEC Article 800, NFPA 262 / UL 910 Flame Test Compliant |
| Telecommunications Standards | ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801, RoHS Compliant |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +75°C (-4°F to +167°F) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A: CMP stands for Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum. Under NEC Article 800 and NFPA 262, CMP cable is mandatory whenever network wiring is installed inside environmental air-handling spaces—such as above drop ceilings or under raised floors that serve as HVAC air return ducts. Its jacket is engineered to self-extinguish and emit minimal smoke in the event of a fire.
A: Under TIA-606 commercial cabling standards, blue plenum cable is the primary industry color designated for horizontal workstation data drops, corporate LAN trunks, and standard patch panel terminations.
A: Yes. Under NEC fire hierarchy rules, CMP Plenum is the highest indoor fire rating and can legally substitute for CMR (Riser) or CM general-purpose cable anywhere inside a building.
A: Tested up to 550MHz, it supports 10/100/1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) up to the full 328-foot (100m) channel limit, 2.5G / 5G Ethernet up to 328 feet, and 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T) at distances up to 180 feet (55 meters).
A: Every box contains 1000 feet (305 meters) of blue Cat6 CMP plenum cable wound inside a heavy-duty, tangle-free Easy Pull Box with sequential footage markings printed every 2 feet along the jacket.
Additional information
| Color | Black, Blue, Green, Grey, Red, White, Yellow |
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