Cat6 Riser Cable 500ft Green - High Performance Solid Copper

In this review of the Cat6 Riser Cable 500ft green spool, the bottom line is simple: this cable is aimed at installers and network pros who need reliable, solid copper Cat6 in riser-rated jacket for indoor vertical or in-wall runs. The biggest reason to buy is consistent performance and ease of use on longer pulls - the 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and the tangle-free 500 ft reel combine to deliver dependable signal strength, PoE support and a smoother installation experience compared with cheaper copper-clad alternatives.

Key Features

• 23 AWG 4 pair solid copper: Provides stronger conductivity and signal integrity than copper-clad alternatives, reducing loss on medium-length runs.
• Performance rated to 550 MHz: Offers headroom for 1 and 5 Gigabit links up to 328 ft and can support 10 Gigabit over shorter runs depending on installation conditions.
• Supports PoE up to 100W: Compatible with PoE, PoE+ and PoE++ including 4P PoE implementations for higher-power devices.
• Riser (CMR) jacket: The green riser-rated jacket is intended for indoor use between floors and in-wall runs where mild flame retardance is required.
• 500 ft pre-spooled reel: Comes on a tangle-resistant, easy-pull reel that helps speed up installations and reduces cable handling frustration.

Who It's For

This cable is best for electricians, IT technicians, and integrators who regularly run structured cabling inside buildings, between floors, and in non-plenum spaces. It suits small office networks, surveillance camera installations, and 1/5 Gb network backbones where installers prefer solid copper for reliability and PoE devices that draw significant power.

Those who should look elsewhere include projects requiring plenum-rated cable for air-handling spaces or very long 10 Gb links beyond 165 ft where a different category or fiber would be more appropriate. If flexibility for frequent reconfiguration is primary, stranded patch cable is a better fit than this solid-core bulk cable.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid bare copper conductors yield better conductivity and long-term reliability.
• Riser-rated jacket allows safe use in between floors and in-wall installations.
• Convenient 500 ft pre-spooled reel reduces pull time and tangles on the job.
• Supports high-power PoE implementations up to 100W for modern devices.

Cons

• Not plenum-rated, so it cannot be used in air-handling plenums; choose plenum cable for those spaces.
• 10 Gigabit reach is limited to shorter runs compared with fiber alternatives.

Specifications

Conductor	23 AWG solid bare copper
Pairs	4 pairs (8 conductors)
Length	500 ft (pre-spooled reel)
Frequency/Bandwidth	Tested up to 550 MHz
PoE Support	PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (4P PoE) up to 100W
Jacket Rating	Riser (CMR) - indoor use between floors and in wall
Listing/Certification	cETLus certified, RoHS-3 compliant, tested to ANSI/TIA standards

Our Verdict

The Cat6 riser 500 ft solid copper spool is a practical choice for professionals who need a dependable in-wall cable that handles Gigabit networks and higher-power PoE devices without the compromises of CCA. It represents good value for on-site installers thanks to the pre-spooled reel and proven conductors, though jobs requiring plenum rating or extended 10 Gb reach should consider other cable types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this cable deliver 10 Gigabit speeds?
It can support 10 Gigabit on shorter runs; typical reliable 10 Gb reach will be up to around 165 ft depending on installation conditions.

Is the jacket safe for between-floor runs?
Yes, the riser (CMR) jacket is intended for in-wall and between-floor vertical runs but is not suitable for plenum spaces.

Does it support high-power PoE devices?
Yes, the cable supports PoE, PoE+ and PoE++ and can handle 4P PoE power delivery up to 100W when used with compatible hardware.