West Penn Wire 4246OSPBK2000 Cat6 Riser Cable 2000 Ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 4246OSPBK2000 is a Cat6 riser-rated (CMR) data cable built for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Constructed with 4 unshielded twisted pairs of 23 AWG solid copper conductors, this cable meets Category 6 performance standards for Gigabit Ethernet and high-speed data transmission. The 2000-foot pull box makes it practical for large-scale runs through vertical shafts, conduit, and stud bays. Network technicians and low-voltage contractors rely on solid-conductor Cat6 for permanent, in-wall installations where signal integrity over longer distances is required.

This cable is suited for horizontal and vertical in-building runs in office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-unit residential projects. The riser (CMR) rating means it is approved for installation in vertical cable runs between floors where a plenum-rated cable is not required. The black jacket aids in color-coding cable pathways in structured cabling systems. Low-voltage installers and data cabling contractors are the primary installers for this product in both new construction and retrofit environments.

Key Features

• Cat6 performance supporting Gigabit Ethernet and up to 550 MHz bandwidth
• 23 AWG solid copper conductors for reduced attenuation on permanent runs
• 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction
• CMR riser-rated jacket approved for vertical floor-to-floor runs
• 2000-foot continuous length reduces splice points on large jobs
• Black jacket for easy pathway identification in structured cabling layouts

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit cable for Cat6 structured wiring systems requiring riser-rated UTP cable in vertical or horizontal in-building pathways.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or qualified network cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable local codes. Maintain minimum bend radius and avoid exceeding the cable pull tension rating during installation to prevent pair damage that degrades Cat6 performance. Do not install riser-rated cable in plenum air-handling spaces — a CMP-rated cable is required in those environments. Terminate with Cat6-rated keystone jacks, patch panels, and tooling to preserve channel performance.