Panduit PUP6AHD04VL-G Pan-Net Cat 6A U/UTP Plenum Cable

The Panduit PUP6AHD04VL-G delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a plenum-rated package designed for horizontal structured cabling in commercial buildings. This 1000-foot spool of Category 6A U/UTP cable features 23 AWG solid copper conductors and a violet CMP-rated jacket, providing the bandwidth headroom required for modern IP surveillance, access control, and converged network infrastructure while meeting NEC Article 800 fire-safety requirements for air-handling spaces. The violet jacket simplifies visual identification during installation and maintenance in multi-phase deployments or color-coded wiring schemes.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance supporting 10GBASE-T to 100 meters (500 MHz bandwidth)
• Plenum-rated CMP jacket compliant with NEC Article 800 for air-return installations
• 23 AWG solid copper conductors for permanent-link termination and reliable performance
• Violet jacket provides instant visual identification in structured cabling systems
• 1000-foot spool suits horizontal runs in commercial and enterprise environments
• U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) construction balances cost and performance for standard installations
• Pan-Net sub-brand quality assurance from Panduit's copper infrastructure portfolio

Category 6A cable is the backbone of modern IP-based physical security and building systems. Unlike Cat 5e or Cat 6, which plateau at 1 Gbps or struggle to sustain 10 Gbps beyond short distances, Cat 6A maintains 10GBASE-T performance across the full 100-meter permanent link. This headroom is critical for multi-megapixel cameras, NVR backhaul, PoE++ power delivery (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4), and future-proofing installations against bandwidth creep. The PUP6AHD04VL-G achieves this through tighter pair-twist specifications and improved pair-to-pair isolation, keeping alien crosstalk (AXT) within TIA-568.2-D limits even in high-density bundles. The 23 AWG solid conductor construction is engineered for punch-down termination into 110-style jacks and patch panels; the solid core maintains consistent DC loop resistance (9.38 Ω per 100m per TIA spec) and provides the structural rigidity needed for IDC contact reliability over decades. Solid conductors should not be flexed repeatedly—use stranded patch cords for equipment connections—but for permanent in-wall and plenum runs, solid is the correct choice.

The CMP (Communications Plenum) jacket rating is non-negotiable for any cable installed in environmental air spaces—return-air plenums, drop ceilings used for HVAC circulation, or raised floors in data centers. Standard PVC jackets release toxic smoke and propagate flame when burned; plenum-rated compounds use fluoropolymer formulations (typically FEP or low-smoke PVC with flame retardants) that self-extinguish and emit minimal smoke, meeting the stringent UL 910 Steiner Tunnel Test. Building inspectors and AHJs will fail installations that use non-plenum cable in plenum spaces, and liability after a fire incident is severe. The violet jacket serves a practical role beyond aesthetics: in commercial jobs with phased rollouts, multiple service providers, or segregated networks (surveillance vs. corporate IT vs. building automation), color-coding prevents mis-patching and simplifies MAC work. Violet is less common than blue or gray, making it ideal for dedicated physical-security networks or tenant-specific wiring in multi-tenant buildings. The 1000-foot spool length is the industry-standard put-up for horizontal cabling; it supports typical office runs (average 150-200 feet from TR to work area) with minimal waste, and the rigid plastic reel with pull-through design prevents kinking during install. Pay-out the cable smoothly—never exceed the 25-pound pulling tension or 1-inch bend radius (four times the cable OD)—and you'll avoid pair untwisting or jacket damage that degrades high-frequency performance.

Cat 6A channels must be tested to TIA-568.2-D Category 6A specifications using a certified field tester with permanent-link adapters; insertion loss, return loss, NEXT, PS-NEXT, ACR-F, and PS-ACR-F must all pass at 500 MHz. The cable is one component—pair it with Cat 6A-rated jacks, patch panels, and stranded patch cords to maintain channel performance, because mixing categories downgrades the entire link. Panduit's Pan-Net portfolio includes matching Mini-Com 6A jacks and high-density panels that lock in headroom across the channel. This cable meets TIA-568.2-D, IEC 61156-5, and is third-party verified to ensure you're installing infrastructure that will pass certification on the first test.