Superior Essex 6A-272-2B Cat 6A Plenum Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6A-272-2B is a Category 6A plenum-rated twisted-pair copper cable designed for high-speed structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional buildings. Built to 10GBase-T performance standards, this 23 AWG, 4-pair cable supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission and is rated for plenum air-handling spaces where fire and smoke propagation requirements apply. The 1,000-foot reel format is sized for full-floor horizontal runs or backbone segments. Network cabling contractors and low-voltage technicians are the primary installers of this cable in new construction and retrofit projects.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in office buildings, healthcare facilities, data centers, and educational campuses where plenum-rated pathways are required by code. It meets the performance demands of IEEE 802.3an 10GBase-T applications and is appropriate for structured cabling systems built to TIA-568.2-D standards. The 1,000-foot reel allows efficient pulls between telecommunications rooms and work-area outlets in standard commercial layouts.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over full 100-meter channel lengths
• Plenum (CMP) fire rating meets NFPA 90A requirements for use in air-handling spaces
• 23 AWG solid copper conductors, 4-pair configuration
• 1,000-foot reel format minimizes splicing and supports full horizontal run lengths
• 10GainT design optimized to reduce alien crosstalk (AXT) in high-density tray installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling solution compatible with Category 6A keystone jacks, patch panels, and modular plugs that meet TIA-568.2-D Category 6A termination requirements.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or network cabling technician in accordance with TIA-568.2-D and local building codes. Maintain the manufacturer-specified minimum bend radius and avoid exceeding the cable pull-tension rating during installation to prevent pair distortion. In plenum spaces, verify all pathway and firestop requirements comply with NFPA 90A and the authority having jurisdiction before pulling cable. Do not kink, crush, or over-cinch cable ties, as mechanical stress degrades high-frequency transmission performance.