Superior Essex 51-241-D8 Cat5e Plenum Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 51-241-D8 is a Cat5e plenum-rated unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Constructed in a 4-pair, 24 AWG configuration, this cable meets the performance requirements of Category 5e standards and carries a plenum (CMP) rating, making it suitable for air-handling spaces where fire and smoke propagation ratings are required by code. Network technicians and low-voltage contractors use this cable for horizontal runs in data, voice, and basic PoE applications.

This cable is intended for use in plenum spaces such as drop ceilings and raised floors that serve as HVAC air-return pathways. Its CMP jacket rating satisfies NFPA 90A requirements for cables routed through air-handling plenum environments. The 1000 ft pull box format is standard for commercial installation jobs where continuous runs are pulled through conduit or open plenum spaces to data outlets, patch panels, and network equipment closets.

Key Features

• Cat5e performance rating supporting 100 MHz bandwidth for data and voice applications
• Plenum (CMP) jacket rating meets NFPA 90A and NEC Article 800 requirements for air-handling spaces
• 4-pair, 24 AWG conductor configuration standard for horizontal structured cabling
• 1000 ft pull box format reduces handling and speeds large installation jobs
• Suitable for PoE (Power over Ethernet) basic-power applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum Cat5e cable suitable for structured cabling systems terminating to Cat5e or better patch panels, keystone jacks, and modular plugs in commercial and residential network installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or network cabling contractor in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and NEC Article 800. De-energize all active network ports before terminating cable ends. Avoid exceeding the cable's minimum bend radius or pulling tension limits during installation, as doing so can degrade transmission performance. In plenum spaces, follow all applicable local fire codes and verify that ceiling or floor assemblies are properly rated for CMP-jacketed cable use.