Superior Essex 77-246-6A CAT6 Riser Cable 1000 Ft Yellow

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 77-246-6A is a CAT6 riser-rated (CMR) network cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. This cable features a 4-pair, 23 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction that meets Category 6 performance standards, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and high-speed data transmission. Sold in a 1000-foot pull box, the yellow jacket color allows for easy network identification on the job. Low-voltage electricians and data installers rely on this cable for backbone and horizontal runs in riser pathways between floors.

The 77-246-6A is built for riser (CMR) applications, meaning it is rated to slow the spread of flame in vertical cable runs between floors. This makes it appropriate for installation in building risers, vertical shafts, and similar pathways where a plenum rating is not required. The yellow jacket is a common convention for identifying specific network segments or circuits on larger job sites. This cable ships in a 1000-foot quantity, suitable for extended horizontal or vertical runs in commercial office builds, multi-unit residential projects, and institutional structured cabling work.

Key Features

• CAT6 performance rating supports Gigabit Ethernet and 550 MHz bandwidth applications
• CMR (riser) flame rating for vertical cable runs between building floors
• 4-pair, 23 AWG construction meets TIA-568 CAT6 standards
• Yellow PVC jacket for easy cable identification and circuit tracing
• 1000-foot pull box for efficient installation on larger runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit option for CAT6 riser structured cabling systems using RJ45 terminations, patch panels, and keystone jacks rated for CAT6.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 requirements for communications riser cable. De-energize any adjacent circuits before routing cable through walls or vertical shafts. Avoid sharp bends that exceed the cable minimum bend radius, and do not over-cinch cable ties, as either can degrade CAT6 signal performance. CMR-rated cable must not be substituted in plenum air-handling spaces where CMP-rated cable is required by code.