Wirepath SP-CAT6-SH-1000-WHT CAT6 Shielded Plenum Cable

Product Description

The WIREPATH SP-CAT6-SH-1000-WHT is a shielded Category 6 plenum-rated bulk ethernet cable supplied on a wood drum in a white jacket. Plenum-rated cable meets the stricter smoke and flame requirements mandated for air-handling spaces in commercial and residential structured wiring installations. The shielded construction reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, making it well suited for environments with high electrical noise. This cable ships as a 1000-foot continuous pull, giving installers a full reel for large-scale runs without mid-run splices. Low-voltage technicians and structured cabling contractors are the primary installers.

This cable is intended for horizontal runs in plenum-rated (air-handling) ceiling and wall spaces where standard PVC-jacketed cable is not permitted by code. It is appropriate for commercial office buildouts, school and healthcare facilities, and residential structured wiring projects requiring CAT6 shielded performance. Typical applications include workstation data drops, VoIP phone infrastructure, access control wiring, and IP camera backbone runs where a shielded CAT6 link is specified.

Key Features

• Plenum-rated jacket meets NFPA 90A requirements for installation in air-handling spaces
• Shielded construction reduces EMI and alien crosstalk on CAT6 runs
• 1000-foot continuous length on a wood drum minimizes splice points on long runs
• White jacket finish suits drop-ceiling and open-plenum environments where jacket color is specified
• Category 6 performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBASE-T applications at shorter distances

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum shielded CAT6 bulk cable for use with standard RJ45 shielded keystone jacks, shielded patch panels, and CAT6-rated termination hardware in structured cabling systems.

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. Always verify that the plenum rating is required for the specific plenum or air-handling space before pulling cable, as substituting non-plenum cable in these spaces is a code violation. Use appropriate cable lubricant and pulling tension limits to avoid stretching or kinking the cable during long pulls. Maintain proper bend radius and avoid sharp corners to preserve signal integrity throughout the run.