Category 5e Cable, Plenum

Genesis Category 5e Cables offer the ideal choice for basic voice and data networks in residential and light commercial buildings.

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Application

Genesis® Plenum Rated Category 5e Cable is suitable for installation as follows:

  • In fabricated ducts as described in NEC 300.22(B).
  • In other spaces used for environmental air as described in NEC 300.22(C).
  • In risers.
  • Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers.

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
Conductors
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) Number of Pairs Stranding No. of Strands Shielding Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
5088
24 AWG 24 AWG
4 4
Unshielded Unshielded

Standards & References

Genesis® Plenum Rated Category 5e Cable meets or exceeds the following:

  • NFPA 262 - Plenum Rated
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 - FT6 Rated
  • UL 444 - Communication Cables, Type CMP
  • REACH/RoHS Compliant
  • TIA-568.2-D Category 5e

Construction

Genesis® Plenum Rated Category 5e Cable features the following quality and convenience characteristics:

  • Bare Copper conductors for excellent signal transmission and low voltage drop.
  • FEP insulation.
  • Plenum PVC jacket.
  • Durable rip cord for efficient jacket stripping and removal.
  • Countdown® Length Markings for easy tracking of usage and remaining cable.
  • Rated for 300 Volts
  • Rated for -20 °C to 75 °C.