The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP Plenum Ethernet Cable from Red Cable Technology is designed for high-performance networking applications requiring reliable data transmission, interference protection, and plenum-rated safety. Built with 23AWG 100% solid bare copper conductors, this cable provides excellent conductivity, low resistance, and stable signal performance. Its F/UTP foil shielding helps reduce electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, while the CMP-rated plenum jacket makes it suitable for air-handling spaces. Tested to 550MHz, this cable is an excellent choice for Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications, VoIP, IP cameras, PoE devices, data centers, and professional structured cabling installations.
Features & Specifications
- Cable Type: Cat6 F/UTP Plenum Ethernet Cable
- Key Feature: ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP
- Rating: CMP Plenum Rated for air-handling spaces
- Conductors: 23AWG 100% Solid Bare Copper
- Configuration: 4 Twisted Pairs
- Shielding: F/UTP Foil Shielding
- Test Frequency: Up to 550MHz
- Performance: Supports high-speed Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications
- Characteristic Impedance: 100Ω Nominal
- Capacitance: 5.6nF/100m Nominal
- Velocity of Propagation: ≥67%
- Conductor DCR: 9.38Ω/100m Nominal
- Jacket Material: CMP-PVC
- Nominal Jacket Thickness: 0.0197″ (0.50mm)
- Nominal Cable OD: 0.291″ (7.4 ± 0.3mm)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
- Voltage Rating: 30V
- Compliance: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
- Certification: ETL Listed and RoHS Compliant
- Packaging: 1000ft Reel
- Applications: Commercial Structured Cabling, Data Centers, VoIP, IP Cameras, PoE Devices, Industrial Networks, and High-Speed Ethernet Systems
The CMP plenum-rated jacket is designed for installation in air-handling spaces such as suspended ceilings, raised floors, and other areas where plenum-rated cable is required. Its flame-resistant construction is designed to meet applicable fire-safety requirements for plenum environments, making it a suitable choice for commercial buildings, offices, institutions, and professional network installations.
The F/UTP shielding provides an additional layer of protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI). An aluminum foil barrier surrounds the twisted-pair assembly to help maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments, including installations near power cables, lighting equipment, HVAC systems, and other sources of interference.
ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP Plenum Electrical & Mechanical Design
The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable is manufactured with 23AWG 100% solid bare copper conductors for dependable electrical performance and long-term network stability. Solid bare copper provides excellent conductivity and consistent signal transmission, making it well suited for permanent structured cabling installations.
The cable contains four twisted pairs with F/UTP shielding. The foil shield helps reduce the effects of external electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, while the twisted-pair construction helps control crosstalk between individual pairs.
The cable features a nominal 100Ω characteristic impedance, 5.6nF/100m capacitance, and 9.38Ω/100m nominal conductor DC resistance. These characteristics help provide stable electrical performance for professional network installations.
ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP Plenum High-Speed 550MHz Performance
The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable is tested to 550MHz, providing enhanced high-frequency performance for modern data networks. The manufacturer’s electrical performance table provides test data from 1MHz through 500MHz, while the product specification identifies the cable as tested to 550MHz.
This high-bandwidth design makes the cable suitable for demanding networking environments and applications requiring dependable data transmission. It supports Gigabit Ethernet and can be used for appropriate 10-Gigabit Ethernet installations when applicable channel length, equipment, and installation requirements are followed.
The cable is also suitable for data-intensive applications where consistent signal integrity and reliable network performance are important.
F/UTP Shielding for EMI & RFI Protection
Unlike standard unshielded Cat6 cable, the ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP design incorporates an aluminum foil shielding layer around the twisted-pair assembly. This provides additional protection against external electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.
F/UTP shielding is particularly useful in environments where network cabling is installed near electrical equipment, power cables, motors, lighting systems, HVAC equipment, or other potential sources of interference.
By helping reduce external interference, the foil shielding supports stable signal transmission and makes this cable a strong choice for commercial, industrial, and high-density network environments.
ETL Listed CMP Plenum Construction
The cable features a CMP-rated plenum jacket designed for installation in plenum and air-handling spaces. These areas can include suspended ceilings, raised floors, and other building spaces where air circulation is part of the HVAC system.
The CMP-rated jacket is designed for the fire-safety requirements associated with plenum installations, helping limit flame propagation and smoke generation. This makes the cable suitable for commercial buildings, offices, schools, institutions, data centers, and other professional environments.
As an ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable, it provides a professional cabling solution combining high-speed performance, shielding, solid copper conductors, and plenum-rated construction.
ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP Plenum 100% Solid Bare Copper Conductors
The cable uses 23AWG solid bare copper conductors rather than copper-clad aluminum (CCA). Solid bare copper provides excellent electrical conductivity and is well suited for permanent network cabling applications.
The 23AWG conductor size provides a balance of electrical performance, durability, and installation practicality. The solid conductor construction is designed for termination with compatible network connectors, patch panels, keystone jacks, and structured cabling hardware.
ETL Certified Reliability
The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable is designed for professional networking applications where dependable performance, product quality, and safety are important. The supplied product specification identifies the cable as ETL Listed and RoHS Compliant.
The product information also specifies compliance with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, supporting its use in structured telecommunications cabling applications.
For additional information about structured cabling standards and certification, visit the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Intertek ETL resources.
ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP Applications
This cable is ideal for a wide range of professional networking applications, including:
- Gigabit Ethernet Networks
- 10-Gigabit Ethernet Applications
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Devices
- VoIP Phone Systems
- IP Security Cameras
- Wireless Access Points
- Data Centers and Server Rooms
- Commercial Office Networks
- Industrial Network Environments
- Structured Cabling Systems
- High-Density Network Installations
- Plenum Air-Handling Spaces
- Voice, Video, and Data Transmission
- Enterprise Network Infrastructure
Why Choose ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP?
The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable from Red Cable Technology combines 23AWG 100% solid bare copper conductors, F/UTP foil shielding, Cat6 performance, and a CMP-rated plenum jacket into one professional networking solution.
Its solid bare copper construction provides dependable conductivity and stable signal transmission, while the foil shielding helps protect against external EMI and RFI. The CMP-rated jacket makes the cable suitable for plenum spaces where fire-safety requirements are important.
With performance tested to 550MHz, this cable is designed for high-speed networking environments requiring reliable transmission and consistent signal performance. It is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet and appropriate 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications when installed according to applicable network and channel requirements.
The convenient 1000ft reel provides a practical solution for contractors, installers, IT professionals, and network technicians completing permanent structured cabling installations.
The ETL Listed Cat6 F/UTP cable is an excellent choice for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential networking projects requiring a combination of high-speed performance, EMI/RFI protection, solid bare copper construction, ETL listing, and CMP plenum-rated safety.
For more information about structured cabling standards and certification requirements, visit the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Intertek ETL Certification resources.
Complete your structured cabling installation with Cat6 Cables from Red Cable Technology, or explore our Cat6A Cables for higher-category networking solutions.
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