West Penn Wire 4246EZBL1000 Cat6 Riser Cable Blue 1000ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 4246EZBL1000 is a Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) data cable rated for riser (CMR) installations. It consists of four pairs of 24 AWG copper conductors and ships in a 1000-foot pull box in blue jacket for easy identification. CMR-rated cable meets the National Electrical Code requirements for installation in vertical runs between floors, making it suitable for commercial and residential structured wiring projects. Licensed low-voltage technicians and data cabling contractors install this cable for horizontal and backbone network runs requiring Cat6 performance.

This cable is appropriate for office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-story residential projects where riser fire-rating is required by code. It supports Ethernet applications including 1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T at shorter distances, and is suited for structured cabling systems that follow ANSI/TIA-568 wiring standards. The blue jacket color is commonly used to designate standard data ports, aiding cable plant identification and management during installation and future service work.

Key Features

• CMR (riser) fire rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for vertical cable runs
• Category 6 performance supports Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications
• Four unshielded twisted pairs of 24 AWG copper conductors
• Blue PVC jacket for cable plant color coding and easy identification
• 1000-foot length packaged for pull-box installation on the job site

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Cat6 riser cable compatible with standard 8P8C (RJ45) termination hardware including keystone jacks, patch panels, and field-termination connectors that conform to ANSI/TIA-568 Cat6 specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or data cabling technician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and local building codes. Route cable away from high-voltage electrical conduit and sources of EMI to maintain signal integrity. Avoid sharp bends that exceed the cable minimum bend radius, and do not exceed the maximum recommended pull tension to prevent pair twist disturbance. Terminate both ends with Cat6-rated connectors and test with a cable certifier to verify performance after installation.