Vertical Cable (CAT6A Plenum Shielded) 23AWG, Solid Bare Copper, Plenum, Wooden Spool, 1000ft, Black

VERTICAL CABLE 165-500s SERIES – CAT6A PLENUM CABLE The 165-500 Series is a CAT6A Plenum Cable engineered for high-performance air-handling space installations requiring 10 Gigabit Ethernet support, superior EMI protection, and full PoE++ Type 4 power delivery. This CAT6A Plenum Cable features 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors with F/UTP foil shielding, an LSZH cross web separator, and a CMP-rated PVC jacket for exceptional crosstalk performance and noise immunity. KEY FEATURES Here’s what makes the 165-500 Series ideal for high-performance shielded plenum installations: 750 MHz High-Bandwidth Performance: Supports 10GS high-speed applications with headroom for future network upgrades. F/UTP Foil Shielding: Aluminum/poly tape shield with 100% coverage and 25% overlap provides superior EMI/RFI protection. 24 AWG Solid Tinned Copper Drain Wire: Ensures proper shield grounding for optimal noise rejection. 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper Conductors: Eight solid copper conductors (4 pairs) deliver consistent signal transmission and PoE power delivery. LSZH Crossweb Separator: Low Smoke Zero Halogen separator ensures excellent pair separation and crosstalk performance. Plenum-Rated (CMP): Plenum PVC jacket tested for fire safety in air-handling spaces per NEC requirements. FEP Insulation: High-quality FEP insulation on all pairs for superior electrical performance. Full PoE++ Type 4 Support: Supports IEEE 802.3bt up to 100W for powering high-wattage network devices. Kevlar Ripcord: Easy jacket removal for efficient termination. Multiple Color Options: Available in 6 colors for easy circuit identification and organization. ETL-Listed: ETL-verified to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards for guaranteed Category 6A performance. RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements. Wooden Spool Packaging: 1000 ft wooden spool for efficient installation. APPLICATIONS The 165-500 Series CAT6A Plenum Cable excels in high-performance commercial and enterprise installations requiring EMI protection: Data Centers: Deploy 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections in plenum-rated environments with shielded protection against interference. Healthcare Facilities: Provide high-speed, PoE-powered connectivity for medical devices, imaging systems, and sensitive equipment. Industrial Buildings: Install in environments with motors, machinery, or other EMI sources where shielding is essential. Government and Secure Facilities: Meet stringent requirements for shielded cabling in secure network installations. Commercial Buildings: Install in drop ceilings and air-handling spaces where CMP-rated shielded cable is required. WHY CHOOSE THE 165-500 SERIES CAT6A PLENUM CABLE? Professionals choose the 165-500 Series because it delivers verified 10 Gigabit performance with plenum compliance, full PoE++ Type 4 support, and superior EMI protection. Here are 5 reasons to specify it for your next project: Superior Noise Immunity – F/UTP foil shielding with 100% coverage and drain wire protects against EMI/RFI in electrically noisy environments. True 10G Performance – 750 MHz bandwidth with LSZH cross web separator delivers reliable 10GBASE-T performance across the full channel length. Plenum Compliant – CMP-rated plenum PVC jacket meets NEC requirements for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit. Full PoE++ Type 4 Support – Supports IEEE 802.3bt up to 100W for powering high-wattage devices like PTZ cameras, thin clients, and wireless access points. Verified Compliance – ETL Listed and ETL-verified to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards for guaranteed Category 6A performance. WHAT’S NEXT? Once you’ve specified the 165-500 Series for your project: Select Your Colors – Choose from 6 available colors to implement your color-coding scheme for easy circuit identification. Plan Shield Grounding – Ensure proper drain wire termination and grounding at patch panels for optimal EMI protection. Use Compatible Connectors – Select Vertical Cable CAT6A RJ45 plugs (012-021-100, 012-024/10G, or 012-026/EZF-100) for optimal performance. Test After Installation – Certify all links to CAT6A standards using appropriate test equipment before commissioning.