West Penn Wire 254246EZBK1000 Cat6 Plenum Cable 1000ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 254246EZBK1000 is a Category 6 plenum-rated network cable designed for structured wiring installations where fire and smoke codes require CMP-rated jacketing. The cable ships in black and is packaged in a 1000-foot pull box, making it suited for full-floor or multi-room horizontal runs. Plenum-rated (CMP) jacketing meets the requirements of NFPA 90A for use in air-handling spaces such as raised-access floors and suspended ceiling plenums. Licensed low-voltage technicians and structured cabling contractors typically handle installation and termination.

This cable is used in commercial and residential structured cabling projects where runs pass through plenum air spaces. Common applications include horizontal backbone runs from telecommunications rooms to workstation outlets, as well as above-ceiling drops in open-office environments. The 1000-foot length is sized for large pulls that minimize splice points and maintain channel performance compliance. Data network installers and low-voltage electricians are the primary trade for this product.

Key Features

• CMP plenum-rated jacket meets NFPA 90A requirements for use in air-handling spaces
• Category 6 performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and PoE applications
• Black jacket color aids in color-coded cable management schemes
• 1000-foot continuous pull length reduces the need for in-channel splices
• Sold as a single unit (1 reel or pull box per order)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling solution compatible with standard Cat6 keystone jacks, patch panels, and modular plugs that accept 23 AWG solid-conductor horizontal cable.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or structured cabling contractor in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 standards and applicable local building codes. De-energize any adjacent power circuits before working in ceiling or floor plenum spaces and follow all confined-space or ladder-safety protocols required by the authority having jurisdiction. Do not exceed the cable bend radius or exceed maximum pulling tension, as either can degrade Category 6 channel performance. Terminate both ends using Cat6-rated tooling and test completed runs with a certified cable tester to verify channel compliance.