Paige Electric 297883909 CMP Plenum-Rated Patch Cord
The Paige Electric 297883909 is a GameChanger series patch cord built with a CMP (plenum) jacket rating, made for runs through air-handling spaces where local fire code prohibits standard riser or PVC-jacketed cable. At 0.33 lb, it's sized as a short-run patch cable rather than a bulk spool — the right pick for cross-connects inside a plenum ceiling void, above a drop ceiling, or through an HVAC return path where a non-plenum cord would fail inspection.
Overview
CMP jacketing uses low-smoke, fire-retardant materials rated to burn slower and produce less toxic smoke than CM or CMR cable — required by NEC Article 800 in any space used for environmental air handling. If you're pulling patch cords through a plenum ceiling to reach a camera, access point, or switch, this is the jacket rating the inspector will look for. Model 297883909 (searchable without hyphens as 297883909) is manufactured in the US, which matters if a project spec calls for domestic-sourced cabling on the cut sheet.
Compatibility
As a standard patch cord, this works with any structured cabling termination it's rated to mate with — no proprietary connector or brand-locked hardware is indicated in the available specs. Confirm connector type and cable length against your project's bill of materials before ordering, since neither is listed in the manufacturer data provided.
Installation Notes
Route through plenum spaces only where CMP rating is required or permitted by local code — using CMP cable outside plenum runs is allowed but adds unnecessary cost versus CM-rated stock. Confirm the cord's exact length and connector style before install, since a mismatch on either means a return trip to the panel.
For camera and access-point drops feeding this patch cord, pair it with IP cameras from the Paige Electric catalog or route it back to a network video recorder. If you're planning a larger plenum cabling run rather than a single patch, review a PoE planning guide before ordering cable in bulk, and check PoE switches for the head-end side of the run.
