Panduit PUP6C04OR-WLPZ Cat 6 UTP Plenum Cable
The Panduit PUP6C04OR-WLPZ is a 1000-foot Cat 6 UTP plenum-rated cable in orange, designed for commercial structured cabling installations where fire-safety compliance and circuit identification are critical. This 23 AWG solid-conductor cable meets CMP (Communications Plenum) flammability ratings required for air-handling spaces under NEC Article 800, making it the correct choice for above-ceiling runs, raised-floor data centers, and HVAC plenums. Integrators installing IP camera networks, access control backbones, or structured data networks in multi-tenant buildings, hospitals, schools, and Class A office towers rely on plenum-rated Cat 6 to satisfy code inspections while delivering 1000BASE-T Ethernet performance up to 100 meters. The orange jacket provides instant visual identification for security circuits, VoIP trunks, guest networks, or any application where color-coding simplifies troubleshooting and change management across complex horizontal cable plants.
Key Features
- CMP plenum rating meets NEC Article 800 for installation in air-handling spaces, drop ceilings, and raised floors without additional conduit
- Cat 6 performance delivers 250 MHz bandwidth and supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, 10GBASE-T (up to 55m), PoE++, and HDBaseT applications
- 23 AWG solid copper conductors provide optimal DC resistance and structural rigidity for permanent horizontal cabling runs terminated to jacks and patch panels
- Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction suitable for the majority of commercial environments where EMI is minimal and ground-loop isolation is preferred
- Orange jacket enables circuit identification and network segmentation — ideal for security VLANs, voice circuits, or facility-specific color-coding standards
- 1000-foot pull box length matches standard commercial cable runs and minimizes mid-span splices, reducing failure points and simplifying testing
- Pan-Net product line backed by Panduit's structured cabling warranty when installed with Panduit connectivity components
This cable uses unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) construction with four individually twisted pairs of 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors. The pair geometry and twist rates are engineered to meet TIA-568.2-D Cat 6 channel requirements, delivering 250 MHz bandwidth with less than 40 dB near-end crosstalk (NEXT) margin at 100 MHz. Solid conductors — as opposed to stranded — offer lower DC resistance (approximately 9.4 ohms per 100 meters) and superior structural integrity for punch-down terminations to 110-style IDC blocks on jacks, patch panels, and consolidation points. The cable supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Power over Ethernet at full 90W PoE++ budgets over 100-meter channels, making it suitable for powering PTZ cameras, wireless access points, LED lighting controllers, and VoIP phones without dedicated AC drops. For 10GBASE-T applications, the cable will support 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission up to 55 meters — a practical distance for many horizontal runs in commercial buildings.
The CMP jacket is formulated with low-smoke, flame-retardant compounds that meet UL 910 (Steiner Tunnel Test) requirements, limiting flame spread and smoke generation in the event of fire. This rating is mandatory for cables installed in environmental air spaces — areas where building HVAC systems use the space itself (such as a drop ceiling plenum) to circulate air, rather than dedicated ductwork. Inspectors in most jurisdictions will red-tag non-plenum cable installed above suspended ceilings or in raised-floor voids if those spaces serve as return-air plenums. The orange jacket color is a practical asset for large installations: it allows integrators to implement color-coding schemes that map to network VLANs, service types, or physical zones. For example, orange might designate IP security cameras on a dedicated surveillance VLAN, blue might indicate corporate data drops, and yellow might mark building-automation circuits. This visual differentiation speeds troubleshooting during MAC (moves, adds, changes) events and reduces the risk of accidental cross-connects during panel reterminations or expansion projects.
Supplied in a 1000-foot pull box, this cable is ready for horizontal distribution in commercial spaces. Pair it with Panduit Mini-Com jacks, high-density patch panels, and properly rated cable management to maintain Cat 6 performance end-to-end. The cable is UL Listed and meets TIA-568.2-D, ensuring compatibility with structured cabling test equipment and support for Panduit's system warranty when installed per manufacturer guidelines. For integrators running camera networks under tight schedules and strict code enforcement, the PUP6C04OR-WLPZ delivers the fire-safety compliance, transmission performance, and circuit-identification clarity that commercial projects demand.
