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Cat6A Slim Stranded Plenum (CMP) Bulk Ethernet Cable is designed for creating high performance custom patch cables in high density networking environments. Manufactured with 28 AWG stranded 100% bare copper conductors, this cable features an ultra slim 3.5 mm outside diameter compared to a standard 6.9 mm Cat6A cable, allowing more cables to fit in network racks, patch panels, and cable managers while improving airflow and reducing cable congestion.
The stranded conductors provide excellent flexibility, making this cable ideal for patch cables between network interface cards (NICs), wall plates, patch panels, switches, and other rack mounted equipment. Designed for 28 AWG RJ45 modular plugs, it delivers dependable 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance for short distance voice, data, video, PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications.
The CMP rated jacket with premium FEP insulation is approved for installation in plenum spaces, air handling areas, and drop ceilings while meeting ANSI/TIA 568.2-D specifications. UL Listed for quality and safety, each 1000 foot spool is sequentially marked every two feet for easy measuring and custom cable fabrication.
Maximum Distance
The recommended maximum total channel length of 28AWG is up to 96.2ft. The max length patch cable is 52ft when it is by itself and not apart of a horizontal run of solid cable. See the chart below for more.
| Â Patch Cable AWG | Horizontal Cable (ft) | Patch Cable Length (ft) | Channel Length |
| 28 |
0 |
52.3 | 52.3 |
| 28 | 25 | 39.5 | 64.5 |
| 28 | 90 | 6.2 | 96.2 |
| 28 | 82.5 | 10 | 92.5 |
| Brand | Elite |
| Category | Cat6A Stranded Plenum |
| Jacket | Low smoke flame retardant polyvinyl chloride |
| Wire Gauge | 28AWG |
| Shielding | Unshielded |
| Frequency | 500MHz |
| Twisted Pairs | 4 |
| Structure | U/UTP |
| Cross Filler | No |
| Rip Cord | No |
| Cable O.D. | 3.55 ± 0.15 mm |
| Conductor | Stranded |
| Conductor O.D. | 0.57 - 0.60 ± 0.02 mm |
| Storage & Shipping Temp | -20°C to 75°C |
| Installation Temp | 0°C to 60°C |
| Operation Temp | -20°C to 75°C |
| Bending Radius | 4 X Overall Diameter |
| PoE | IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T | PoE, PoE+, PoE++ |
| Applications | IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX and legacy speeds |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Made in | Taiwan |
| Length | 1000 Feet |
| Weight | 20 lbs. |
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Certifications:
Infinity Cable Products prides itself on offering the highest quality products possible. Our Cat6A Plenum (CMP) is tried and tested to ensure performance and compatibility.Â
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Q: What is a 28 AWG Cat6A cable used for?
A: This cable is specifically designed for building custom patch cables that connect switches, patch panels, servers, computers, and wall outlets. It is not intended for permanent horizontal in wall network cabling.
Q: Why should I choose 28 AWG instead of standard 23 AWG or 24 AWG cable?
A: The slim 28 AWG design significantly reduces cable diameter, allowing more cables to fit inside racks, patch panels, and cable managers while improving airflow and simplifying cable management.
Q: What does CMP rated mean?
A: CMP, also known as Plenum Rated, is designed for installation in environmental air handling spaces such as drop ceilings and raised floors. Its low smoke jacket meets stricter fire safety requirements than riser rated cable.
Q: Why are stranded conductors used instead of solid conductors?
A: Stranded conductors provide greater flexibility than solid conductors, making the cable easier to bend and route through racks, cabinets, and other tight installation spaces.
Q: Can this cable be installed inside walls?
A: This cable is intended for custom patch cable applications. While the CMP jacket is approved for plenum spaces, 28 AWG stranded cable is designed for equipment interconnections rather than permanent horizontal structured cabling.
Q: What connectors should I use with this cable?
A: This cable should be terminated using RJ45 connectors specifically designed for 28 AWG stranded Ethernet cable. Keystone jacks are designed for larger solid conductor cable and are not recommended.
Q: Can this cable support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
A: Yes. This Cat6A cable is designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet when installed within the recommended maximum channel length.
Q: What is the maximum recommended cable length?
A: The recommended maximum total channel length for 28 AWG cable is approximately 96.2 feet. When used as a standalone patch cable, the maximum recommended length is approximately 52 feet.
Q: Can this cable be used with PoE devices?
A: Yes. This cable is suitable for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications when installed within the recommended channel length and used with compatible networking equipment.
Q: What applications is this cable commonly used for?
A: This cable is commonly used for custom patch cables, patch panels, network switches, servers, routers, data centers, telecommunications rooms, equipment racks, and other high density network installations.
Q: Does the cable include sequential footage markings?
A: Yes. The cable jacket is marked every two feet, making it easy to measure and cut custom length patch cables while tracking the remaining cable on the spool.
Q: Is this cable suitable for professional installations?
A: Yes. This Cat6A 28 AWG stranded plenum cable is trusted by network installers, IT professionals, data centers, and system integrators for creating custom patch cables in high density networking environments.
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