Superior Essex 77-272-2B Cat6 Plenum Cable

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX 77-272-2B is a Cat6 plenum-rated network cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional buildings. Plenum-rated cable is required by code in air-handling spaces, including dropped ceilings and raised floors used as HVAC return air plenums. The 77-272-2B belongs to the Series 77 product line and meets minimum Category 6 transmission performance requirements, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and other high-bandwidth network applications. Licensed low-voltage technicians and structured cabling installers are the primary trades that specify and pull this cable.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office environments, data centers, schools, hospitals, and other facilities where plenum-rated cabling is mandated by the National Electrical Code. It is sold individually as a single unit and is appropriate for new construction pulls as well as retrofit or add-drop installations in existing plenum spaces. Its Category 6 rating supports data rates up to 1 Gbps at 250 MHz, making it a standard choice for modern enterprise network infrastructure.

Key Features

• Plenum-rated jacket meets NEC Article 800 requirements for air-handling space installations
• Category 6 performance rating supports Gigabit Ethernet and 250 MHz bandwidth applications
• Series 77 construction meets minimum compliance specifications for Cat6 structured cabling
• Sold as a single unit for flexible procurement on small or large projects

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum cable for use in standard Cat6 structured cabling systems terminating to Cat6-rated patch panels, keystone jacks, and modular connectors.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or communications cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 standards and NEC Article 800. De-energize any adjacent circuits before pulling cable through tight plenum pathways. Maintain minimum bend radius and avoid stapling or crimping the jacket, as deformation affects transmission performance. Verify that all termination hardware is rated Cat6 or higher to maintain channel performance.