Superior Essex 54-246-6B Cat6 Plenum Cable

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 54-246-6B is a Cat6 plenum-rated ethernet cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Plenum-rated cables are constructed with a low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket approved for use in air-handling spaces such as dropped ceilings and raised floors. This cable supports high-speed data transmission and is the correct choice when local codes require plenum-rated wiring in HVAC air-return pathways. Installation is typically performed by licensed low-voltage cabling technicians or electricians working in commercial retrofit and new construction environments.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial structures where air-handling plenum spaces are present. It is sold as a single unit (EA) and carries a yellow jacket for easy identification in structured cabling systems. Yellow jacketing is commonly used to designate specific network segments or to meet site-specific color-coding standards on larger installations.

Key Features

• Plenum-rated jacket for approved use in air-handling spaces and dropped-ceiling environments
• Cat6 performance supporting Gigabit Ethernet and high-bandwidth data applications
• Yellow jacket for quick visual identification and color-coded cabling schemes
• Low-smoke, flame-retardant construction meets plenum space code requirements
• Sold as a single unit for flexible quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum-rated Cat6 cable suitable for use with standard RJ45 keystone jacks, patch panels, and Cat6-compatible network equipment in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or electrician familiar with TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable local codes. De-energize any adjacent electrical systems before working in ceiling or floor plenum spaces. Avoid exceeding the cable bend radius during routing, and do not staple or pinch the cable jacket in a way that deforms the conductors. Plenum spaces are classified air-handling environments and require plenum-rated cable per NFPA 90A.