Panduit QCPBCCB0001F026 Category 6 UTP Plenum Copper Trunk Cable 26ft
Overview
The Panduit QCPBCCB0001F026 is a 26-foot Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper trunk cable in a plenum-rated jacket — a pre-terminated, fixed-length trunk assembly built for structured cabling deployments in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and enterprise floor-distribution zones. At 250 MHz of bandwidth and 1 Gbps data throughput, it meets the full TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 performance tier for Cat6, and its UL-listed plenum jacket satisfies the air-handling plenum space fire code requirements you'll face in raised-floor data center environments and open-ceiling commercial builds.
If you're routing horizontal or inter-rack copper runs in a plenum airspace and need a plug-and-play trunk rather than field-terminated cable, this is the format to evaluate. The 26-foot length fits common inter-cabinet and top-of-rack distribution scenarios without requiring custom termination labor on site.
Key Features
- 250 MHz Cat6 Performance: Certified to TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801, this cable delivers the full 250 MHz bandwidth envelope of Cat6 — double the 100 MHz floor of Cat5e. In practical terms, that margin supports 1 Gbps without the performance headroom issues that plague marginal Cat5e runs in electrically noisy environments like raised-floor server rooms.
- 1 Gbps Data Rate: Supports gigabit Ethernet across the full 26-foot run length. For access-layer switching, VoIP infrastructure, IP security cameras, and access control panels — all of which top out at 1 Gbps on copper — this cable handles the full throughput without being over-engineered for the application.
- UTP (Unshielded) Construction: No drain wire, no foil, no braid — UTP simplifies termination and eliminates the grounding discipline required by F/UTP or S/FTP assemblies. Appropriate for standard data center environments without severe EMI sources. If your runs pass near high-voltage conduit or motor loads, evaluate shielded Cat6A instead.
- Plenum-Rated Jacket: The jacket compound meets plenum fire ratings (CMP), allowing installation in air-handling plenums without conduit in jurisdictions that accept plenum cable. This is a hard compliance requirement in most commercial builds — standard PVC-jacketed cable cannot be substituted without a conduit run, which adds material and labor cost.
- Pre-Terminated Trunk Format, 26ft Fixed Length: Arriving as a finished assembly, this trunk eliminates field termination labor and the variability in performance that comes with hand-punched or hand-crimped connections. The 26-foot length covers typical inter-rack horizontal runs in a standard 24-inch-aisle data center layout without excess slack management overhead.
- TIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801, UL Listed: Triple standards compliance simplifies AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) documentation and vendor qualification. UL listing in particular is required by many enterprise procurement specs and building codes — a non-listed assembly may fail inspection even if it tests clean electrically.
Integration & Compatibility
The QCPBCCB0001F026 integrates into any standards-compliant Cat6 infrastructure. It terminates to RJ-45 patch panels, keystone jacks, and modular outlets conforming to TIA-568-C.2 T568A or T568B wiring. Compatible switching platforms include any 10/100/1000BASE-T port — Cisco, Juniper, HPE Aruba, Ubiquiti, and Netgear among others — as well as PoE and PoE+ injectors and switches operating at 802.3af (15.4W) or 802.3at (30W), where Cat6 UTP handles the power delivery without the derating concerns that affect Cat5e at higher ambient temperatures.
For network switch deployments, this trunk pairs naturally with 1U patch panels and wall-mount distribution frames in telecom closets. In IP camera backbone infrastructure, the 250 MHz headroom handles camera PoE runs cleanly within the 100-meter channel limit. Panduit's broader Panduit structured cabling line includes matching patch panels, cable managers, and modular outlets for end-to-end system builds. For planning your copper backbone, consult a network cabling selection guide to match cable category to switch port density and PoE budget. When specifying plenum runs alongside cable management trays, confirm that your tray fill calculations account for the trunk's outer diameter to stay within NEC fill limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the QCPBCCB0001F026 suitable for plenum air-handling spaces?
A: Yes. The QCPBCCB0001F026 carries a plenum-rated (CMP) jacket, which satisfies the fire code requirements for installation in air-handling plenum spaces without conduit in most commercial jurisdictions. Verify with your local AHJ for project-specific compliance.
Q: What is the maximum data rate supported by this cable?
A: The cable is rated for 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T) at up to 250 MHz. It does not support 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T), which requires Cat6A at 500 MHz minimum.
Q: Does this trunk support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: Category 6 UTP is compatible with 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at PoE+ (30W). The cable's UTP construction and Cat6 conductor gauge handle PoE power delivery within standard channel length limits. For 802.3bt (PoE++ up to 90W or 100W), evaluate Cat6A or higher for thermal derating compliance.
Q: What standards does the QCPBCCB0001F026 comply with?
A: It is listed to TIA-568-C.2 (the North American Cat6 structured cabling standard), ISO/IEC 11801 (the international equivalent), and is UL Listed — all three of which are commonly required for enterprise procurement and building code compliance documentation.
Q: Is shielding available for this trunk format?
A: The QCPBCCB0001F026 is UTP (unshielded). If your environment includes significant EMI sources such as high-voltage conduit runs or heavy motor equipment in close proximity, evaluate a shielded Cat6 or Cat6A variant from the Panduit trunk cable family instead.
Q: What is the cable length of this assembly?
A: This specific part number is a 26-foot (approximately 7.9-meter) fixed-length pre-terminated trunk assembly. Other lengths are available in the Panduit QuickNet trunk cable series for longer inter-rack or cross-connect runs.
The QCPBCCB0001F026 is a 26-foot Cat6 UTP plenum trunk — and the spec that matters most when specifying this assembly isn't the 1 Gbps data rate (every Cat6 cable does that), it's the plenum jacket combined with the pre-terminated format. In a real data center or telecom room project, the labor saved by deploying pre-terminated trunks versus pulling, punching, and testing field-terminated cable runs is significant, and the CMP plenum rating eliminates the conduit cost in open-ceiling or raised-floor airspaces where most enterprise backbone runs live.
Technical Highlights:
- 250 MHz Cat6 Bandwidth: Twice the bandwidth floor of Cat5e — relevant not just for throughput, but for the noise margin you need when multiple PoE+ devices are sharing a cable bundle and generating crosstalk at elevated temperatures.
- TIA-568-C.2 / ISO/IEC 11801 Dual Compliance: Satisfies both North American and international structured cabling standards simultaneously — a practical requirement for multi-site enterprise customers with global procurement specs or AHJ documentation that references either standard.
- UL Listed Plenum (CMP) Jacket: UL listing is the spec that gets scrutinized at inspection. A non-UL-listed plenum cable can pass electrical testing and still fail a job walkthrough — the UL mark on the QCPBCCB0001F026 closes that risk.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 26 feet, this trunk is sized for inter-rack or cabinet-to-patch-panel horizontal runs in standard data center row configurations — measure your actual run length including slack before ordering; fixed-length trunks have zero field adjustment.
- UTP construction means no grounding path — correct for most enterprise data center environments, but if you're running near unshielded motor conduit or in an industrial setting with continuous EMI, this is not the right assembly. The absence of a shield is a deliberate design choice, not an oversight, but it does define the deployment envelope.
This trunk is the right specification call for a greenfield enterprise data center build or telecom room refresh where plenum compliance is non-negotiable, pre-terminated trunks are already in the standards template, and the runs fall in the 20–30 foot inter-rack range — exactly the scenario the 26-foot format was sized for.
