{"product_id":"windy-city-wire-556600-cat6-plenum-cable-1000ft","title":"Windy City Wire Cat6 Plenum 556600 23AWG UTP 550MHz White 1000ft Ethernet Cable","description":"\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003eThis premium Category 6 cable from Windy City Wire is engineered for high-performance data transmission in professional networking environments. Manufactured in the USA, this unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is designed to meet and exceed strict industry standards, ensuring reliable connectivity for voice, video, and data applications. With a robust plenum rating, it is specifically built for installation in air-handling spaces, making it an ideal choice for commercial buildings, schools, and data centers requiring strict fire safety compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 556600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Category 6 (Cat6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swept tested to 550 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex PVC (Plenum Rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.215 inches (Nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 lbs\/1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0°C to 60°C (Installation), -20°C to 60°C (Operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/TIA\/EIA-568, ISO\/IEC 11801, ETL Type CMP, NFPA 262\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 556600 cable features Windy City Wire's renowned SmartWire Glide technology, which reduces friction during pulls, saving time and labor on the job site. It is ETL Listed and CMP rated, certifying its safety for use in plenum spaces without conduit. The cable is verified to Category 6 electricals and supports high-bandwidth applications with an impedance of 103 +\/- 15 Ohms. Additionally, the jacket includes clear footage markers (1000\/0000) in the print legend, allowing installers to easily track remaining cable length and reduce waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cable is versatile and suitable for a wide range of networking infrastructure needs. It is primarily used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003eHigh-speed Ethernet networks (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, and 10GBASE-T)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003eDigital video and analog voice transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003eHorizontal cabling in plenum areas (drop ceilings and raised floors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003eBuilding automation and control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internal construction consists of four twisted pairs of 23 AWG solid copper conductors, separated by a tape separator to minimize crosstalk and maintain signal integrity. The pairs are color-coded for easy identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003ePair 1: Blue\/White with Co-Extruded Blue Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003ePair 2: Orange\/White with Co-Extruded Orange Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003ePair 3: Green\/White with Co-Extruded Green Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ml-4\"\u003ePair 4: Brown\/White with Co-Extruded Brown Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-1.5!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cable boasts impressive electrical performance metrics, including a nominal mutual capacitance of 4.6 nF\/100m and a nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) of 73%. It is rigorously tested for attenuation, crosstalk, and return loss across a frequency range up to 550 MHz, ensuring it delivers consistent performance well beyond the standard 250 MHz requirement for Cat6 cables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discounted Cables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51657864544578,"sku":"Cat6-556600","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8257\/2610\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-06-19_at_8.24.32_AM.jpg?v=1781883208","url":"https:\/\/www.discountedcables.com\/products\/windy-city-wire-556600-cat6-plenum-cable-1000ft","provider":"Discounted Cables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}