Superior Essex 66-246-EB Cat6 Plenum Cable 23 Awg 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 66-246-EB is a Category 6 plenum-rated data cable engineered for structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional buildings. This 4-pair, 23 AWG unshielded twisted pair cable carries the plenum (CMP) rating, making it suitable for runs through air-handling spaces where building codes require low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket materials. The 1000-foot reel is the standard pull box format used by low-voltage installers for large horizontal runs. It is sold as a single reel unit.

This cable is used in horizontal cabling segments connecting telecommunications rooms to work-area outlets in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments. The DataGain designation reflects the cable construction designed to support Cat6 performance specifications including reduced crosstalk and higher signal margin. Installation teams pulling cable through plenum ceiling spaces or raised-floor air returns will find this configuration appropriate for those code-governed environments.

Key Features

• CMP plenum jacket rating for air-handling space installations per applicable fire codes
• Category 6 performance supporting Gigabit and 10-Gigabit short-run Ethernet applications
• 4-pair, 23 AWG conductor construction for full Cat6 compliance
• Black jacket for visual identification and cable management
• 1000-foot pull box format for efficient large-scale horizontal runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling solution for Cat6 horizontal runs in commercial low-voltage cabling systems terminating to standard 110-style punch-down blocks, keystone jacks, and patch panels.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and licensed electricians should follow ANSI/TIA-568 standards for Cat6 horizontal cabling installation, including maximum pull tension and bend radius limits to preserve cable geometry. In plenum spaces, local building and fire codes govern jacket requirements — confirm CMP rating compliance with the authority having jurisdiction before installation. Do not untwist pairs beyond the minimum required at termination points, as excessive untwisting degrades Cat6 crosstalk performance. Secure and support cable runs per applicable NEC low-voltage wiring guidelines.