Boost your network performance with our CAT5e Shielded Plenum Ethernet Cable, engineered for interference-free Gigabit connectivity in EMI-heavy plenum spaces. Featuring eight 24 AWG solid copper conductors, a full-foil shield with a tinned-copper drain wire, and a low-smoke CMP jacket, this cable ensures reliable data transmission for VoIP, video, and security devices in offices, schools, hospitals, and data centers.

This premium cable combines two critical features rarely found together: CMP plenum rating for the highest fire safety standards and full-foil shielding for EMI/RFI protection. With 350MHz bandwidth exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards and UL/ETL certification, it's the ultimate solution for mission-critical installations requiring both fire safety compliance and interference protection in air-handling spaces.

Key Features

• Full-foil shield (F/UTP) blocks EMI/RFI interference in high-noise environments
• Tinned-copper drain wire grounds the shield to eliminate crosstalk and static buildup
• UL/ETL-listed CMP-rated low-smoke jacket for plenum spaces
• Meets strict fire codes for drop ceilings, raised floors, and air-return pathways
• Solid bare copper conductors for superior performance and PoE compatibility
• 350MHz bandwidth exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and 2.5GBase-T
• Low attenuation for reliable long-distance runs
• Sequential foot markers for precise measurements
• Tangle-free 1000ft pull box for efficient installations
• Ideal for hospitals, data centers, and EMI-prone environments

Ideal Applications

• Plenum LAN backbones in offices, schools, hospitals, and data centers
• Drop ceiling and raised floor installations in high-noise environments
• Air-return pathway and HVAC duct runs requiring interference protection
• Gigabit Ethernet drops for wireless access points and VoIP phones
• IP camera and security system installations
• Medical facilities with sensitive equipment and plenum requirements
• Data centers requiring both fire safety and EMI protection
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) device installations in plenum spaces
• Critical infrastructure where reliability is paramount

Cable Type & Construction

• Standard: CAT5e
• Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest fire rating
• Shielding Type: F/UTP (Foil/Unshielded Twisted Pair)
• Shield Material: Aluminum foil
• Pairs: 4 twisted pairs
• Total Conductors: 8

Conductors

• Gauge: 24 AWG
• Material: Solid bare copper
• Configuration: Solid (permanent installation)

Shielding

• Shield Coverage: Full foil shield
• Drain Wire: Yes (tinned copper)
• Ground Function: Eliminates crosstalk and static buildup
• EMI/RFI Protection: Excellent

Insulation

• Material: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
• Performance: Low smoke, minimal flame spread

Performance

• Maximum Frequency: 350MHz
• Data Rate: Up to 2.5GBase-T
• PoE Compatible: Yes
• Attenuation: Minimized for long-distance reliability

Jacket

• Material: CMP-rated FR-PVC (low-smoke, flame-retardant)
• Outer Diameter: 5.7mm ± 0.2mm
• Marking: Sequential foot markers
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum)
• Smoke Characteristics: Low-smoke for air-handling safety

Installation Rating

• Indoor Rated: Yes (CMP)
• Outdoor Rated: No
• Suitable Areas: Plenum spaces, drop ceilings, raised floors, air-return pathways, HVAC ducts
• Approved Use: Air-handling spaces with high EMI requiring highest fire safety standards
• Environment: High-noise environments, medical facilities, data centers

Packaging

• Spool Size: 1000ft pull box
• Design: Tangle-free for smooth cable runs

Compliance & Certifications

• Certification: UL/ETL Listed
• Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
• Fire Rating: CMP (Communications Plenum) - Highest rating
• Environmental Suitability: Plenum environments with EMI/RFI concerns