West Penn Wire 254245EZWH1000 Cat5e Plenum Cable 1000ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 254245EZWH1000 is a Category 5e plenum-rated (CMP) twisted-pair cable supplied in a 1000-foot pull box and finished in white. CMP-rated cable uses a low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket that meets the requirements for installation in air-handling spaces and plenum ceilings without conduit. This cable is designed for structured wiring installations supporting Ethernet networking and voice applications in commercial and institutional buildings. Network technicians and low-voltage contractors are the primary installers. The plenum rating makes it the correct choice wherever local codes require CMP-listed cable in supply-air or return-air building cavities.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and other structures where HVAC plenum spaces are used as cable pathways. The 1000-foot length is appropriate for full-floor or multi-room structured cabling pulls. The white jacket blends with standard ceiling and wall finishes and is compatible with common punch-down patch panels and keystone jacks used in TIA-568 compliant installations.

Key Features

• CMP plenum rating meets UL and NFPA 90A requirements for air-handling space installation
• Category 5e performance supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet applications
• White jacket finish for clean appearance in open ceiling and wall installations
• 1000-foot continuous pull box minimizes mid-run splices on full-floor horizontal cable runs
• Twisted-pair construction reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference

Compatibility

Designed as a standard CMP-rated Cat5e horizontal cable for use with TIA-568-compliant patch panels, keystone jacks, and network switches in commercial structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or network cabling technician in accordance with TIA-568 standards and applicable local building codes. De-energize any adjacent electrical systems before working in plenum or ceiling spaces and follow NFPA 90A guidelines for cable routing in air-handling areas. Do not exceed the minimum bend radius or apply tensile stress beyond the cable manufacturer rating during the pull. Terminate all pairs using the correct punch-down tool to maintain pair twist as close to the termination point as possible.