Vertical Cable 166-251/P/BL CAT6 CMP Plenum Cable 1000ft Blue

Made-in-USA CAT6 plenum cable for professional network, PoE, security and AV installations requiring CMP-rated wiring.

The Vertical Cable 166-251/P/BL is a blue 1000 ft CAT6 UTP bulk cable built with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and a CMP plenum-rated jacket. Designed for demanding residential and commercial structured wiring, it provides CAT6 performance while meeting the higher fire-safety requirements needed for cable runs through qualifying environmental air-handling spaces.

Why installers choose this CAT6 plenum cable

• 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors for reliable permanent network cabling
• CMP plenum rating for installations requiring higher flame and smoke performance
• CAT6 UTP construction tested for performance up to 550 MHz
• Suitable for Ethernet, PoE and professional structured cabling applications
• Supports HDBaseT applications for compatible audio and video systems
• Color-striped twisted pairs simplify identification and termination
• Designed for strong attenuation and crosstalk performance
• ETL verified and RoHS compliant
• Blue jacket helps identify cable runs in larger installations
• Made in USA and supplied in a 1000 ft package

Best use cases

• Plenum and environmental air-handling spaces where CMP cable is required
• Commercial offices and professional structured network installations
• PoE security cameras, access points and network-connected devices
• Network cabling above suspended ceilings when local code requires plenum-rated cable
• HDBaseT-compatible professional audio and video distribution
• New construction and network infrastructure upgrades

Recommended with this product

• Explore our CAT5e and CAT6 cables for additional network cabling options.
• Pair with a compatible network or PoE switch for security cameras, access points and other connected devices.
• Browse our cables and wiring collection for additional professional installation products.

Quick guidance

Choose the 166-251/P/BL when your installation requires CAT6 network cable with a CMP plenum rating. It is especially appropriate when cable must pass through environmental air-handling spaces or other locations where building code requires plenum-rated wiring. Always confirm local code requirements before installation. For help choosing the right cable, contact us.

1. Is the Vertical Cable 166-251/P/BL plenum rated?
Yes. The 166-251/P/BL is CMP plenum rated and is designed for applications requiring cable with higher flame and smoke performance, including qualifying environmental air-handling spaces.

2. Can the 166-251/P/BL be used with PoE security cameras and access points?
Yes. Its 23 AWG solid bare copper CAT6 construction supports compatible PoE network applications, including security cameras, wireless access points and other powered Ethernet devices.

3. What is the difference between the 166-251/P/BL and 060-488/BL?
The main difference is the fire rating. The 166-251/P/BL is CMP plenum rated for installations requiring plenum cable, while the 060-488/BL is CMR riser rated. Both are blue 23 AWG solid copper CAT6 UTP cables supplied in 1000 ft lengths, but the correct model should be selected based on the installation environment and local code requirements.