Cat6A Plenum Bulk Ethernet Cable 1000ft - High-Speed 10Gbps

Our review of this Cat6A plenum bulk Ethernet cable finds it best suited for installers and IT professionals who need a long, reliable run of plenum-rated cable for building or data center use. The single biggest reason to buy is the combination of plenum CMP jacket safety and pure 23AWG solid bare copper conductors that support 10Gbps and PoE++ at useful distances, all on a convenient pre-spooled 1000ft reel. It performs like a professional-grade run and removes the usual hassles of untangling or measuring long lengths on site.

Key Features

• Extreme Performance: Supports 1 and 10 Gigabit speeds up to roughly 328ft and was bandwidth tested up to 750MHz for robust data throughput.
• PoE Support: Compatible with PoE, PoE+ and PoE++ (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt) including 4PPoE up to 100W for powering devices over the same cable.
• Plenum Safety: CMP jacket meets plenum fire safety requirements for air spaces, offering higher flame resistance and lower smoke toxicity than non-plenum jackets.
• Pure Copper Conductors: Made with 23AWG solid bare copper for better signal conductivity and flexibility compared with CCA alternatives.
• Installer Friendly: Ships pre-spooled on a tangle-free reel with footage markings every 2 ft to speed installations and tracking of remaining cable.
• Standards Tested: Field tested with a Fluke DSX-8000 Versiv and compliant with ANSI/TIA 568.2-E and cETLus certified.

Who It's For

This cable is aimed at network installers, systems integrators, and facilities teams who require a plenum-rated Cat6A run for office buildings, multi-tenant spaces, or data center horizontal cabling and who value certified performance and full copper conductors. The 1000ft reel and footage markings make it practical for long runs and bulk installs where speed of deployment matters.

Those who only need short home runs or non-plenum cable for a small home office should consider standard non-plenum Cat6A or patch cables, as a plenum-rated 1000ft bulk reel is overkill for casual or single-device setups.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Plenum CMP jacket for safe use in air handling spaces and reduced fire risk.
• Pure 23AWG solid bare copper conductors for reliable 10Gbps performance and better conductivity.
• Supports up to 100W via PoE++ and tested bandwidth to 750MHz for futureproofing.
• Pre-spooled 1000ft reel with 2 ft markings makes installation faster and neater.

Cons

• As a bulk plenum reel, it is heavier and more cable than needed for small home setups; not ideal for short patch use.
• Unshielded UTP may not be optimal in extremely noisy electromagnetic environments where shielded cable is preferred.

Specifications

Length	1000 ft
Category	Cat6A
Conductor	23AWG solid bare copper
Jacket Rating	CMP plenum
Bandwidth	Tested to 750MHz
Speed	1 and 10 Gbps up to ~328 ft
PoE	PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (4PPoE) up to 100W

Our Verdict

For professional installations that require plenum compliance and full copper performance, this 1000 ft Cat6A reel delivers strong value: it is tested to high standards, supports 10Gbps and high-power PoE, and arrives on a practical reel that saves installer time. It is an economical choice for building and data center cabling, though overkill for small, non-plenum home projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cable safe for plenum spaces?
Yes. The CMP-rated jacket is designed for air plenum spaces and meets stricter fire safety and low smoke requirements.

Can this cable carry PoE to powered devices?
Yes. It supports PoE, PoE+ and PoE++ including 4PPoE up to 100W, suitable for cameras, access points and other powered devices.

Does this require shielded connectors?
No. The cable is unshielded UTP and is compatible with shielded or unshielded Cat6A RJ45 connectors made for 23AWG solid conductors.