Wirepath SP-CAT6PS-1000-BLK Shielded Plenum Cat6 1000ft

Some jobs demand more than standard Cat6. If you are running cable through plenum air spaces or working in an environment packed with electrical noise, you want a cable that is both code appropriate and built to keep the network stable. Wirepath SP-CAT6PS-1000-BLK checks both boxes with shielded construction and a plenum rating, packaged on a 1000 ft spool for clean, controlled pulls.

This is a Cat6 550 MHz shielded plenum cable designed for high bandwidth applications, including business networks, AV over IP systems, and PoE device deployments where interference can cause real headaches. Shielding can help in areas with fluorescent lighting ballasts, mechanical rooms, dense cable pathways, large power bundles, or racks full of switching power supplies. The goal is simple, fewer retransmits, fewer weird link drops, and more consistent performance where you need it most.

The cable is UL listed and plenum rated, so it is a solid choice when you are dealing with commercial spaces, offices, and any installation where air handling pathways are part of the route. The conductors are oxygen free copper for enhanced conductivity, and the jacket is designed to be easy to strip, which reduces the chance of nicking insulation or damaging conductors during termination.

On the practical side, the 1000 ft spool feeds smoothly, making it easier to stage long runs, keep tension consistent, and reduce twisting compared to loose boxed cable. If you are building a professional structured wiring system and you want the right cable for plenum and high interference scenarios, this is a clean, installer friendly option backed by Wirepath’s lifetime limited warranty.

Benefits
Plenum rating helps you stay compliant in air handling spaces. Shielding supports cleaner performance in electrically noisy environments. Oxygen free copper helps deliver reliable terminations and stable PoE runs. The 1000 ft spool makes pulls smoother and keeps the job organized.

1. When should I choose shielded Cat6 instead of unshielded (UTP)?
   Choose shielded when you are running near sources of interference, in dense pathways, or in equipment heavy spaces where you want extra noise protection and more consistent performance.
   
2. What does plenum rated mean, and when do I need it?
   Plenum rated cable is designed for air handling spaces, like return air plenums above drop ceilings. It is often required by code for those areas. Always match the cable rating to local code and the actual pathway.
   
3. Do I need special connectors for shielded Cat6?
   Yes. Use shielded RJ45 plugs or shielded keystone jacks and proper grounding practices so the shielding can do its job.