Superior Essex PW6H-H72-2B Cat6a Plenum Cable

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX PW6H-H72-2B is a Category 6A plenum-rated network cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional buildings. Built to 10 AWG specs with a 4-pair construction, this cable supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet transmission and meets the fire-safety requirements for air-handling plenum spaces. Licensed low-voltage technicians and data cabling contractors specify plenum-rated cable wherever building codes require CMP-rated jacket materials above suspended ceilings, in raised floors, and through HVAC air return pathways. The CMP jacket rating means reduced smoke and flame spread compared to standard PVC-jacketed cable.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office, healthcare, education, and industrial environments where 10GBase-T performance is required. The 4-pair, 10 AWG configuration delivers the signal integrity needed for high-density data center patch fields, wireless access point drops, and PoE-plus applications. It ships in a 1000-foot pull box configuration, making it practical for full-floor or full-wing cabling pulls without mid-run splices.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 meters
• CMP plenum jacket rating meets air-plenum installation requirements under NFPA 90A and NEC Article 800
• 4-pair, 10 AWG construction for enhanced signal integrity and reduced alien crosstalk
• Blue jacket color for visual identification in structured cabling systems
• 1000-foot put-up reduces mid-run joints on long horizontal cable runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling solution compatible with standard TIA-568 Category 6A termination hardware including keystone jacks, patch panels, and modular plugs rated for Cat6A.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling contractor in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local building codes. De-energize any adjacent powered cabling infrastructure before pulling new runs through shared pathways. Maintain minimum bend radius and avoid exceeding the cable's rated pulling tension to prevent pair geometry distortion that degrades insertion loss and crosstalk performance. Terminate with Cat6A-rated connectors and test each run with a certified Cat6A field tester after installation.