Superior Essex 6A-272-CB Cat 6A Plenum Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6A-272-CB is a Cat 6A plenum-rated twisted-pair cable designed for high-speed structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional buildings. Built to 23 AWG with a 4-pair construction, it supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) data transmission at frequencies up to 500 MHz. The plenum jacket rating makes it suitable for installation in air-handling spaces and plenum ceilings where low-smoke, flame-retardant materials are required by code. Network installers and low-voltage cabling contractors handle this product as part of horizontal runs in new construction or retrofit projects.

This cable is appropriate for structured cabling systems in office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and data centers where 10GbE backbone or horizontal distribution is required. It ships on a 1000-foot reel, which is the standard pull length for most horizontal cabling runs. The plenum rating satisfies fire and smoke requirements in air-handling ceiling and floor spaces as defined under NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 800 for CMP-rated communications cable.

Key Features

• Cat 6A rating supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet at up to 500 MHz
• 23 AWG 4-pair construction meets TIA-568-C.2 performance standards for augmented Category 6
• CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) jacket rating for installation in air-handling spaces
• 1000-foot reel format for standard horizontal cabling pulls
• 10Gain construction optimized for alien crosstalk (ANEXT) performance in high-density pathways

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum Cat 6A cable for use with standard RJ-45 Cat 6A keystone jacks, patch panels, and modular connectors in TIA-568-compliant structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling contractor or qualified network infrastructure technician in accordance with NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 800 and local AHJ requirements. Maintain minimum bend radius and avoid sharp bends, stapling, or over-cinching cable ties, as these degrade high-frequency performance. Verify plenum space designations with the building engineer before routing, and confirm all terminations are made with Cat 6A-rated components to preserve channel performance.