Optical Cable Corp. OCC-UE64PLM-05 Cat 6 Plenum Cable

Product Description

The OPTICAL CABLE CORP. OCC-UE64PLM-05 is a Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) plenum-rated network cable constructed with 23 AWG conductors and four twisted pairs. Plenum-rated jacket materials meet fire and smoke requirements for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit. This cable delivers the bandwidth and insertion loss performance required by TIA-568 Cat 6 standards, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications at distances up to 55 meters in bundled configurations. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial and institutional buildings where cable pathways pass through plenum ceiling spaces or raised-floor air plenums. Typical deployments include structured cabling backbone and workstation drops in office buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, and data centers. The UTP construction simplifies termination at patch panels and keystone jacks, and the plenum rating eliminates the need for conduit in many jurisdictions where building codes require low-smoke, flame-retardant materials in air-handling spaces.

Key Features

• Cat 6 performance tier supports Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications
• 23 AWG solid copper conductors across four twisted pairs for full TIA-568-C.2 compliance
• UTP construction — no foil or braid shield required, simplifying field termination
• Plenum-rated jacket meets NFPA 262 and CMP flame and smoke requirements for air-handling spaces
• Sold as a single unit (EA), allowing quantity-specific procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation cable for Cat 6 structured cabling systems requiring plenum-rated horizontal cable per TIA-568 and NEC Article 800 CMP listings.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed low-voltage or electrical contractor in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local building codes. De-energize or isolate active network equipment before terminating or disturbing existing cable runs. Observe minimum bend radius and maximum pull-tension limits for Cat 6 cable during routing to avoid degrading pair geometry and signal performance. Do not route parallel to high-voltage power conductors without maintaining the separation distances required by NEC or local authority having jurisdiction.