Superior Essex 6B-246-2B Cat 6A Plenum Cable Blue 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 6B-246-2B is a Category 6A plenum-rated twisted pair cable designed for high-speed structured wiring installations. Built on a 23 AWG, 4-pair construction, it meets the performance demands of 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications over horizontal runs up to 100 meters. The plenum (CMP) jacket rating makes it appropriate for installation in air-handling spaces and dropped ceilings where building and fire codes require reduced-smoke, low-flame-spread materials. This cable is packaged as a 1,000-foot reel and is typically installed by licensed low-voltage technicians and structured cabling contractors.

This cable is suited for commercial and enterprise network infrastructure projects requiring 10GBase-T performance. It is used in horizontal cabling runs from telecommunications rooms to workstations, access points, IP cameras, VoIP systems, and other networked devices. The blue jacket aids in cable plant identification and color-coded management per ANSI/TIA standards. The 1,000-foot reel format is standard for pull-box installation in conduit or open plenum pathways.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz
• 23 AWG 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction
• CMP-rated plenum jacket meets NFPA 90A requirements for air-handling spaces
• Blue jacket color supports color-coded structured cabling management
• 1,000-foot reel packaging compatible with standard pull-box installation workflows

Compatibility

Designed as a CMP-rated Cat 6A horizontal cable compatible with standard 8P8C (RJ45) Cat 6A termination hardware, patch panels, and keystone jacks meeting ANSI/TIA-568.2-D specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or structured cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and applicable local building codes. Do not exceed the cable minimum bend radius or pulling tension limits during installation, as deformation of the pairs can degrade Category 6A performance. In plenum spaces, verify that all cable, conduit, and support hardware meet the AHJ requirements for the air-handling environment. Terminate both ends with Category 6A-rated connectors and test each run with a certified cable analyzer to confirm channel compliance.