Belden Inc. IOP6AU 0101000 Cat6a Plenum Reel

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. IOP6AU 0101000 is a Category 6A 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) cable rated for indoor and outdoor plenum applications. It is designed for high-speed data network installations where both air-handling plenum spaces and exterior routing are required. The cable meets Cat6a performance standards, supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz. Licensed electricians, low-voltage cabling technicians, and structured wiring contractors are the primary installers of this product. It ships on a reel for convenient pulls in commercial and institutional settings.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, and data centers where plenum-rated jacket materials are required by code. Its indoor/outdoor rating also makes it applicable for runs that pass between interior spaces and building exterior pathways. The U/UTP construction keeps the cable profile lean for conduit and pathway installations with tight fill ratios.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 500 MHz
• 4-pair U/UTP construction — no overall shielding required for standard structured cabling installations
• Plenum-rated jacket suitable for air-handling spaces per applicable fire code requirements
• Indoor/outdoor rated for versatile routing across interior and exterior pathways
• Reel packaging supports long continuous pulls typical in commercial structured cabling projects

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standards-compliant option for Cat6a horizontal cabling infrastructure in plenum-rated structured wiring systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or electrical contractor in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and local fire and building codes. Power down any active equipment connected to the pathway before beginning a pull. Avoid exceeding the cable's minimum bend radius or maximum pulling tension during installation, as doing so can degrade high-frequency signal performance. Plenum-rated cables must be installed in the air-handling spaces for which they are rated — do not substitute a plenum cable for a riser or general-purpose application without confirming local code compliance.