Cat6 Plenum Cables

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To conform with local fire codes, it is often necessary to use category 6 plenum cables with a CMP jacket to help reduce the spread of fire should one break out. There is a lot of jargon and different jacket type ratings, but to be safe always look for CMP on the jacket. This is the highest level of in-wall and in-ceiling rated plenum wire. The reason why these are required is because it burns slower than regular Riser Rated Cable in case of a fire. All category 6 plenum patch cables manufactured and sold by Cables.com are 550Mhz rated, the fastest speed achievable! Although CMP may not be a better-quality cable than CMR, it is better to be safe when running new installations or just wiring existing environments.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CATEGORY 6 PLENUM RATED CABLES

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Is Cat6 Cable Plenum Rated?
Cat6 Plenum Cable is used for network applications. It was created specifically for Gigabit Ethernet applications. This cable is a plenum rated UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) bulk cable.

Why is plenum cable more expensive?
Plenum cables are built to a higher fire resistance standard than other cables to include riser cables.

What's the difference between riser and plenum cable?
Plenum rated cables are typically for use in commercial and residential spaces, sometimes known as "plenum areas". Riser rated cables run through cable risers in elevator shafts in non-plenum areas or between floors.

How to Identify Plenum Rated Cable?
Plenum rated cables are covered with a layer of fireproof plastic and may have a designation of CMP. If it shows CM or CMR or other, than the cable is not plenum rated. Cables.com plenum-rated cables are covered in Teflon and help to resist fire.