Enhance your indoor network with our CAT5e Plenum-Rated Bulk Ethernet Cable, engineered for fast, code-compliant connectivity in air-handling spaces. Featuring eight 24 AWG solid copper conductors in four color-coded pairs and a low-smoke CMP jacket, this unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable ensures reliable Gigabit Ethernet, VoIP, video, and security data transmission while meeting the most stringent fire safety standards for plenum installations.

Built with true solid bare copper conductors and FEP insulation, this cable minimizes attenuation and delivers robust Power over Ethernet (PoE) performance with 350MHz bandwidth that exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards. UL-listed with a CMP-rated low-smoke jacket, it's approved for use in drop ceilings, raised floors, and air-return pathways where fire safety is paramount.

Key Features

• UL-listed CMP (plenum) rated for air-handling spaces
• Low-smoke FR-PVC jacket meets stringent fire safety codes
• Solid bare copper conductors for superior performance and PoE compatibility
• 350MHz bandwidth exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and 2.5GBase-T
• FEP insulation with precision twists for excellent crosstalk rejection
• Sequential foot markers for accurate measurements
• Tangle-free 1000ft pull box for efficient installations
• Minimal attenuation for reliable long-distance runs
• Safe for drop ceilings, raised floors, and HVAC ducts

Ideal Applications

• Plenum LAN backbones in offices, schools, and data centers
• Drop ceiling and raised floor installations
• Air-return pathway and HVAC duct runs
• Gigabit Ethernet drops for VoIP phones and wireless access points
• IP camera and security system connectivity
• Indoor air-handling spaces requiring CMP fire-safe cabling
• Commercial buildings with plenum-rated requirements
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) device installations

Cable Type & Construction

• Standard: CAT5e
• Rating: CMP (Plenum)
• Construction: U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
• Pairs: 4 color-coded twisted pairs
• Total Conductors: 8

Conductors

• Gauge: 24 AWG
• Material: Solid bare copper
• Configuration: Solid (permanent installation)

Insulation

• Material: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
• Performance: Low smoke, minimal flame spread

Performance

• Maximum Frequency: 350MHz
• Data Rate: Up to 2.5GBase-T
• Applications: Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX)
• PoE Compatible: Yes
• Attenuation: Minimized for long-distance reliability

Jacket

• Material: CMP-rated FR-PVC (low-smoke, flame-retardant)
• Outer Diameter: 4.7mm ± 0.2mm
• Marking: Sequential foot markers
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum)
• Smoke Characteristics: Low-smoke for air-handling safety

Shielding

• Type: Unshielded (UTP)
• Drain Wire: No

Installation Rating

• Indoor Rated: Yes (CMP)
• Outdoor Rated: No
• Suitable Areas: Plenum spaces, drop ceilings, raised floors, air-return pathways, HVAC ducts
• Approved Use: Air-handling spaces requiring highest fire safety standards

Packaging

• Spool Size: 1000ft pull box
• Design: Tangle-free for smooth cable runs

Compliance & Certifications

• Certification: UL Listed
• Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
• Environmental Suitability: Air-handling spaces, plenum environments