Panduit PUO6AS04BL-G Pan-Net Cat6A Plenum Bulk Copper Cable 1000ft

The Panduit PUO6AS04BL-G is a 1000-foot reel of Pan-Net® Category 6A U/UTP bulk copper cable rated CMP (plenum) — the specification to reach for when you're pulling structured cabling through air-handling spaces where building codes require a flame-retardant, low-smoke jacket. At 23 AWG solid conductor construction, it meets the full Cat6A bandwidth envelope and is the right backbone cable for PoE++ IP camera runs, access control readers, and enterprise Wi-Fi 6 access points where 10GBase-T headroom matters. Black jacket, 1000-foot pull box.

Key Features

• Plenum (CMP) Flammability Rating: CMP is the highest NEC cable jacket rating for installations inside air-handling ducts and open plenum ceilings. It reduces flame spread and smoke toxicity — a code requirement in most commercial office and healthcare builds. Specifying anything less in a plenum space creates liability exposure and fails inspection.
• Category 6A Performance: Cat6A supports 10 Gbps to 100 meters, double the bandwidth headroom of Cat6. For IP security cameras running PoE++ (802.3bt, up to 90W), the tighter crosstalk specs of 6A eliminate the derating concerns you'd face with Cat6 on long PoE runs — power and data both travel reliably at full distance.
• 23 AWG Solid Conductor: Solid conductors maintain consistent electrical performance over the full 100m channel — no insertion-loss penalty compared to stranded patch cable. The 23 AWG gauge meets the Cat6A DC resistance spec and handles the current demands of Class 4 PoE++ devices without thermal derating.
• U/UTP Construction: Unshielded twisted-pair — no foil shield, no drain wire, no bonding requirement. In typical commercial buildings with a properly designed star topology and clean ground plane, U/UTP eliminates the ground-loop and termination complexity that comes with F/UTP or S/FTP shielded runs. Faster to terminate in the field, compatible with standard keystone jacks and patch panels.
• 1000-Foot Pull Box (Package Qty 1000 ft): One reel covers a typical floor of horizontal runs with room to spare. Carton quantity of 36,000 feet (36 reels) supports project-scale procurement — useful for pre-construction materials orders on large commercial or campus builds.
• Black Jacket, Pan-Net® Sub-Brand: Black jacket simplifies color-coding schemes where other colors are assigned to voice or AV runs. Pan-Net® is Panduit's structured cabling line engineered for enterprise data center and campus deployments.

Integration and Compatibility

The PUO6AS04BL-G terminates with standard Cat6A-rated keystone jacks, patch panels, and modular plugs — no proprietary tooling required. It is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e infrastructure while providing the performance margin for 10GBase-T switches at the IDF level. Pair this cable with PoE network switches that deliver 802.3bt power for high-wattage PTZ cameras or multi-sensor devices. For full channel certification, terminate both ends with Panduit Cat6A-rated connectivity components to maintain the warranty and channel performance guarantee. Consult your structured cabling planning guide for channel loss budgets when running near the 100m limit with patch cords included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the PUO6AS04BL-G rated for installation in plenum/air-handling spaces?

A: Yes. The PUO6AS04BL-G carries a Plenum (CMP) flammability rating, which is the NEC classification required for cables installed in air-handling ducts, raised floors used as air returns, and open plenum ceilings in commercial buildings.

Q: What conductor gauge and type does the PUO6AS04BL-G use?

A: It uses 23 AWG solid copper conductors — the standard for horizontal structured cabling runs. Solid conductors are specified for permanent installations; do not use in applications requiring repeated flexing.

Q: Can the PUO6AS04BL-G support PoE++ (802.3bt) devices?

A: Cat6A at 23 AWG solid construction is the recommended baseline for 802.3bt (Type 3/4, up to 90W) PoE runs. The cable's DC resistance and crosstalk performance support full-distance PoE++ without the power derating that affects lesser-spec cable.

Q: How many feet are on a reel, and what is the carton quantity?

A: Each reel contains 1,000 feet (305 meters). The carton quantity is 36,000 feet (36 reels), suitable for project-level orders.

Q: Is this cable shielded?

A: No. The PUO6AS04BL-G is U/UTP — unshielded twisted pair. It is designed for standard commercial installations without a shielding or grounding requirement. For high-EMI environments (near heavy industrial equipment or MRI rooms), consider a shielded Cat6A variant instead.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec that matters most on the PUO6AS04BL-G is the CMP plenum rating — not the Cat6A designation. In most commercial retrofit projects, the cable pathway is already determined by the building's HVAC layout, and if any segment passes through a plenum return, you're locked into CMP regardless of what the switch spec sheet says. I've seen Cat6 CMR installs fail inspection on a single ceiling tile section, requiring a full repull. Specifying PUO6AS04BL-G at project start eliminates that risk entirely.

Technical Highlights:

• CMP Plenum Jacket: Meets the strictest NEC jacket rating — required for any cable run in air-handling ceiling or floor return spaces in commercial construction. Non-negotiable on most healthcare, education, and Class A office projects.
• 23 AWG Solid, U/UTP: Solid conductors maintain insertion loss spec across the full 100m channel. U/UTP construction means standard 110-style termination — no shielded jack, no drain wire bonding, no ground continuity verification at every outlet.
• 1,000 ft / 36,000 ft Carton: The 36-reel carton quantity is sized for project procurement — one order covers a typical 4–6 story commercial floor plate, reducing freight and materials management overhead.

Deployment Considerations:

• U/UTP is the right call for most commercial office and security camera infrastructure, but if your pathway runs parallel to unshielded power conduit for extended distances (20m+), verify separation distances per TIA-568 or budget for shielded cable in those segments.
• Solid 23 AWG conductor is for permanent horizontal runs only — do not use at the desktop or patch panel as a flex cord. Repeated bending fatigues solid conductors and degrades performance below spec.

This cable is the correct specification for new commercial construction or renovation projects pulling horizontal runs to IP cameras, access control readers, and 802.11ax access points in buildings where plenum ceiling returns are present — which is the majority of mid-rise and high-rise commercial builds constructed after 2000.