Superior Essex 52-241-28 Cat5 Plenum Cable 24 Awg

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 52-241-28 is a Category 5 plenum-rated network cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Constructed with a 24 AWG, 4-pair configuration and a CMP-rated (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) jacket, this cable meets the requirements for installation in air-handling spaces where fire and smoke propagation must be controlled. The blue jacket provides easy identification during installation and future service work. It is sold as a single unit and is suited for low-voltage data and voice distribution runs.

This cable is used in plenum spaces, including above drop ceilings and within air-return ducts, where standard riser-rated cable is not code-compliant. Typical applications include horizontal runs in commercial office environments, school facilities, healthcare buildings, and any structure requiring plenum-rated cabling per NFPA 90A. It supports Cat5-level data and voice circuits and is appropriate for structured cabling projects following TIA-568 standards.

Key Features

• CMP plenum-rated jacket suitable for air-handling space installation
• 24 AWG, 4-pair conductor configuration for Cat5 data and voice circuits
• Blue jacket color for quick identification in multi-cable runs
• Meets plenum fire and smoke requirements per NFPA 90A
• Sold as a single unit (EA) for job-site flexibility

Compatibility

Designed as a plenum-rated Cat5 replacement or new-installation cable compatible with standard 8P8C (RJ45) terminations and Cat5-rated patch panels, keystone jacks, and punch-down blocks used in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or qualified electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and local AHJ requirements. Verify that plenum-rated cable is required by the installation environment before pulling cable through air-handling spaces. Avoid sharp bends, excessive pulling tension, and bundling practices that could degrade signal performance. De-energize any adjacent powered cabling or equipment before beginning work in the plenum space.