Superior Essex 6A-272-EB Cat6a Plenum Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6A-272-EB is a Cat6a plenum-rated network cable designed for high-speed structured cabling installations. Built with 23 AWG conductors in a 4-pair configuration, it supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) transmission over horizontal runs up to 100 meters. The plenum jacket rating makes it suitable for installation in air-handling spaces and plenum ceilings where fire and smoke propagation requirements must be met per applicable codes. Licensed cabling technicians and low-voltage contractors are the primary installers for this product. The 1,000-foot pull box format is standard for commercial and large-scale residential structured cabling projects.

This cable is used in commercial office buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, education campuses, and multi-unit residential buildings requiring 10GbE backbone or horizontal runs. The plenum rating addresses NEC Article 800 and NFPA 90A requirements for cables routed through air-handling spaces. It is well suited for new construction and retrofit projects where conduit or open plenum pathways are part of the cabling infrastructure design.

Key Features

• Cat6a rated for 10-Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz
• 23 AWG solid copper conductors in a 4-pair construction
• Plenum (CMP) jacket rating for air-handling and plenum ceiling spaces
• Black jacket for easy identification and pathway organization
• 1,000-foot pull box packaging for efficient large-run installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling solution compatible with standard Cat6a keystone jacks, patch panels, and RJ45 field-termination tooling used in 10GbE network infrastructure.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling contractor in accordance with NEC Article 800 and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. De-energize and verify that any adjacent electrical circuits are safe before pulling cable through shared pathways or conduit. Maintain minimum bend radius throughout the run to preserve pair twist integrity and signal performance. Do not exceed the cable manufacturer pull tension rating during installation.