Panduit PUP6AHD04GR-G Pan-Net Cat6A Plenum Bulk Cable
The Panduit PUP6AHD04GR-G is a Category 6A U/UTP plenum-rated bulk cable engineered for permanent 10GBASE-T Ethernet installations in commercial buildings, datacenters, and large-scale IP security deployments. This 1000-foot reel delivers 23 AWG solid copper conductors in a CMP-rated green jacket, meeting air handling space requirements under NEC Article 800 while supporting 500 MHz bandwidth and PoE++ power delivery. Pan-Net construction balances performance and cost for integrators installing horizontal runs, IDF-to-workstation links, or building-wide IP camera backbones where 10-gigabit future-proofing and code compliance are non-negotiable.
Key Features
- Category 6A U/UTP construction supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet up to 100 meters (328 feet) channel length
- Plenum-rated (CMP) jacket qualifies for installation in air handling spaces per NEC 800.154(A)
- 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors provide reliable permanent link performance and consistent termination
- 1000-foot reel format reduces mid-run splices and speeds large-scale structured cabling projects
- Green jacket color enables network infrastructure organization and rapid troubleshooting
- 500 MHz bandwidth headroom supports future protocol upgrades beyond 10GBASE-T
- PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4) capable, delivering up to 90W for high-power IP cameras and access points
- Pan-Net sub-brand delivers Cat6A performance at competitive pricing for budget-conscious projects
Category 6A represents the performance floor for modern commercial networks. Unlike Cat6, which derate to 55 meters for 10GBASE-T, Cat6A maintains full 10-gigabit speed across the entire 100-meter permanent link. The PUP6AHD04GR-G achieves this through tighter twist ratios and conductor-pair geometry that minimizes alien crosstalk (AXT) without requiring shielding. The U/UTP designation—unshielded twisted pair—means no foil or braid wrap, which simplifies termination and reduces material cost while still meeting TIA-568.2-D Category 6A channel requirements. The 23 AWG solid conductor gauge strikes the balance integrators need: thick enough to minimize DC resistance for PoE voltage drop (critical when powering PTZ cameras or multi-radio access points 90 meters away), yet thin enough to terminate cleanly in 110-style punch blocks and keystone jacks without conductor strand-out or jacket deformation. Solid copper—not copper-clad aluminum—ensures you hit the 12.5-ohm-per-100-meter resistance spec that PoE++ budgets depend on. Stranded cable belongs in patch cords; bulk runs demand solid conductors for long-term pair-to-pair consistency and termination reliability.
Plenum rating is not optional in most commercial construction. The CMP (Communications Plenum) flammability classification under UL 910 means this cable's jacket passes the Steiner Tunnel test for flame spread and smoke generation, qualifying it for installation in HVAC plenums, dropped ceilings used as return air paths, and raised floors in datacenters. Building inspectors will flag riser-rated (CMR) or general-purpose (CM) cable in these spaces, and retrofit is expensive—ripping out non-compliant cable costs more than the labor delta to spec plenum up front. The green jacket is low-smoke PVC or similar compound engineered to self-extinguish and limit toxic gas release during fire. If your project includes air handling spaces above suspended ceilings (the most common plenum scenario in office buildings), CMP is the only legal choice under NEC 800.154. If you're running vertical shafts between floors with firestops, CMR suffices. Horizontal open-ceiling warehouses with no air circulation may allow CM cable. But CMP works everywhere, which is why most integrators stock one plenum SKU per category rather than juggling three flammability ratings. The green jacket color-codes your structured cabling: use green for data, blue for VoIP, yellow for security/surveillance, white for general-purpose. When you're troubleshooting a mislabeled IDF six months post-install, jacket color is faster than a toner.
This 1000-foot reel format suits projects from single-floor tenant build-outs (20–30 drops) to multi-building campus backbones. A typical IP camera installation pulling six cameras per floor across a four-story building might consume 600–800 feet after accounting for vertical risers, ceiling run distances, and service loops at both ends. The continuous length eliminates mid-run splices—every splice is a failure point and a code violation in permanent cabling—and reduces pull-through drag compared to concatenated shorter boxes. For datacenter environments deploying IP-based KVM infrastructure, building management systems, or out-of-band management networks, Cat6A plenum bulk cable provides the 10-gigabit backbone without the shielded-cable premium. PoE++ capability matters more each year as manufacturers push power budgets: a 90W Type 4 PTZ camera with integrated IR, heater, and multi-imager array will brown out on Cat5e and voltage-drop on marginal Cat6. Cat6A's lower DC resistance keeps voltage sag under 3V at 90 meters, well within the 802.3bt operating window. Pair this cable with Cat6A-rated keystones, patch panels, and field-test to 500 MHz with a DSX-8000 or equivalent certifier. Cutting corners at the connector degrades your Cat6A channel to Cat6 or worse.
Panduit's Pan-Net line delivers TIA-568.2-D performance at a price point competitive with offshore bulk cable while maintaining UL listing and consistent lot-to-lot quality. Expect this cable to meet or exceed 500 MHz insertion loss, return loss, and NEXT margins when terminated per manufacturer instructions. Comply with NEC Article 800 for communications circuits, including support intervals (every 5 feet horizontal, every 4 feet vertical), bend radius (4× cable OD minimum), and plenum transition sealing at fire-rated barriers. Pull tension should not exceed 25 lbf (110 N) to avoid conductor stretch or jacket damage—use proper cable lubricant and intermediate pull points on runs over 100 feet. Terminate within 0.5 inches of jacket removal to maintain pair twist up to the termination point; untwisting conductors past this distance introduces crosstalk and fails certification. This green jacket bulk cable, combined with structured cabling discipline, delivers a 25-year infrastructure backbone for IP security, building management, and converged IT networks.
