Superior Essex 51-241-48 Cat5e Plenum Cable 4 Pair 24 Awg

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 51-241-48 is a Cat5e plenum-rated network cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Plenum-rated cable carries a CMP (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum) fire rating, making it suitable for installation in air-handling spaces such as drop ceilings and raised floors where building codes require reduced smoke and flame spread. The 24 AWG conductor gauge and 4-pair configuration meet standard Cat5e performance requirements for data and voice transmission. This cable is sold as a single unit (EA).

This cable is used in horizontal runs within structured cabling systems, particularly in office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments where plenum airspace is present. Low-voltage network installers and licensed data cabling contractors are the primary installers. It is appropriate for runs connecting patch panels to work-area outlets in plenum ceiling spaces where non-plenum cable is not code-compliant.

Key Features

• CMP plenum fire rating meets code requirements for air-handling plenum spaces
• 4-pair, 24 AWG construction consistent with Cat5e standards for data and voice
• Suitable for horizontal structured cabling runs in commercial and institutional buildings
• Sold as individual unit (EA) for job-specific quantity purchasing

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat5e plenum replacement or new-installation cable for structured cabling systems requiring CMP-rated horizontal runs.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage cabling technician familiar with TIA-568 structured cabling standards and local fire and building codes. Plenum cable must be used in any air-handling ceiling or floor plenum space as required by the NEC Article 800. Avoid sharp bends, kinks, and exceeding the cable's minimum bend radius during pulls. Terminate only with Cat5e-rated jacks, patch panels, and plugs to maintain channel performance.