Cat6 Plenum Vertical Cable 166-251/P/BL 23AWG 550MHz 1000ft ETL Certified USA Made Ethernet Cable
This CAT6 UTP CMP plenum-rated cable provides reliable, high-speed network connectivity for commercial and residential installations that require fire-safe cabling in air-handling spaces. Manufactured in the USA with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, this ETL-listed cable supports data transmission speeds up to 10 Gbps and multiple Power over Ethernet standards, making it ideal for modern network infrastructure demands. The 1000-foot spool comes in a moisture-resistant pull box for easy installation and is backed by a 25-year warranty.
Key Features
- 4-pair unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) construction with fluoropolymer insulation
- Plenum fire safety rating (CMP) tested per NFPA 262 for use in air-handling spaces
- 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors for optimal signal transmission
- Supports 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, and Gigabit Ethernet applications
- Compatible with 15W PoE (IEEE 802.3af), 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), and 60W PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3)
- HDBaseT support for Class A through Class D applications
- ETL-verified channel performance to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards
- RoHS2 compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU)
- Vivid-colour conductor insulation and jacket options for easy identification
- Available in Blue Jacket.
Specifications
Conductor: 23 AWG solid bare copper, 0.041 in. (1.04 mm) average diameter
Insulation: Fluoropolymer (FEP) 0.0074-0.0098 in. (0.190 mm) thickness
Cable Diameter: 0.214 in. (5.435 mm) nominal
Jacket: PVC plenum-rated, low-smoke, fire-retardant with 0.015 in. ± 0.002 (0.381 mm) average wall
Operating Voltage: 300V RMS
DC Resistance: 8.3 Ohms/100m nominal @ 20°C maximum
Impedance: 100Ω ± 15% (1-100 MHz)
Mutual Capacitance: 4.63 nF/100m maximum
NVP (Nominal Velocity of Propagation): 73.8%
Delay Skew: 11.08 ns/100m
Weight: 27-28 lbs per 1000 feet
Maximum Pull Tension: 25 lb (111 N)
Minimum Bend Radius: 0.9 inches
Applications & Uses
Designed for structured cabling systems in commercial buildings, data centres, educational facilities, healthcare environments, and residential installations where plenum-rated cable is required by code. Supports Gigabit Ethernet networks, Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX), 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T), ATM applications (25/51/155/622 Mbps), FDDI (ANSI X3T9.5 TP-PMD), and Token Ring networks. Ideal for powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE devices. Compatible with HDBaseT installations for transmitting uncompressed HD video, audio, power, and control signals over a single cable.
Construction & Materials
Features solid bare copper conductors with fluoropolymer mini spline filler that maintains pair separation and cable geometry for consistent electrical performance. Color-coded pairs follow industry standards: Blue/White-Blue (P1), Orange/White-Orange (P2), Green/White-Green (P3), and Brown/White-Brown (P4). The low-smoke, fire-retardant PVC jacket meets NEC CMP requirements and FT6 fire test standards, ensuring safe operation in plenum spaces with temperatures ranging from -20°C to +75°C. Includes an integrated rip cord for easy jacket removal during termination.
Additional Information
Tested to 550 MHz and engineered for sweep performance to 750 MHz (internal reference). Packaged in moisture-resistant boxes with an easy-pull tube design for efficient cable deployment. Operating humidity tolerance up to 93% RH non-condensing. Installation temperature range: 0°C to +50°C. Storage temperature range: -20°C to +75°C. Complies with ISO/IEC 11801 international standards. Cable marking includes lot number, footage markers, and compliance certifications for easy identification and traceability.
