Wirepath NST-CAT6-1000-YLW Cat 6 Riser Cable Yellow

Product Description

The WIREPATH NST-CAT6-1000-YLW is a 1000-foot bulk spool of Cat 6 riser-rated (CMR) unshielded twisted pair cable supplied in yellow jacket. Riser-rated cable meets CMR flame-spread requirements, making it the standard choice for vertical runs between floors in commercial and residential structured wiring installations. Low-voltage technicians and data installers pull this cable for Ethernet backbone runs, horizontal distribution, and in-wall drops where plenum-rated material is not required by code.

This cable is used in structured cabling installations supporting Gigabit Ethernet and beyond. It is well suited for office networks, multi-dwelling unit wiring, hotel data infrastructure, and residential whole-home network builds. The yellow jacket is commonly used as a visual identifier for network data circuits, simplifying circuit tracing in structured media centers and patch panels. The 1000-foot spool quantity supports full floor or building runs without mid-run splices.

Key Features

• 1000-foot bulk spool length supports long backbone and horizontal runs
• Cat 6 performance rating supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBase-T at shorter distances
• Riser (CMR) flame rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for vertical shaft and floor-to-floor runs
• Yellow jacket aids circuit identification in structured cabling environments
• Sold as a single spool unit (EA quantity)

Compatibility

Designed as a standard CMR-rated Cat 6 bulk cable compatible with 110-style punch-down patch panels, keystone jacks, and RJ45 field-termination connectors used in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or structured cabling installer in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. Verify that riser-rated CMR cable is permitted for the intended pathway — plenum-rated CMP cable is required in air-handling spaces and must not be substituted with CMR. Avoid sharp bend radii during pulling; Cat 6 cable has a minimum bend radius typically four times the cable diameter. Do not staple or kink the cable jacket, as physical damage degrades crosstalk performance.