Collection: Plenum Rated Shielded Cat6 Ethernet Cables in Red
Plenum-rated shielded Cat6 Ethernet cables in red provide a reliable and secure high-performance networking solution designed specifically for environments requiring strict fire safety compliance and minimal signal interference. The specialized plenum jacket is engineered to emit low smoke and self-extinguish in the event of a fire, making these cables suitable for installation in air handling spaces, dropped ceilings, and raised floors without the need for protective conduit. The integrated shielding layer protects critical data transmissions from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), which are common in dense commercial environments or spaces with heavy electrical machinery. By utilizing a vibrant red jacket, these cables also allow network administrators to quickly identify, isolate, and manage specific high-priority network lines, emergency systems, or distinct sub-networks during maintenance.
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135 Feet Cat6 Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable - Red
C6-135-R-CMP-STP135 Feet Cat6 Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable - Red
C6-135-R-CMP-STPRegular price $150.00 USDRegular priceSale price $150.00 USD -
Cat6 Red 50 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-50-R-CMP-STPCat6 Red 50 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-50-R-CMP-STPRegular price $65.00 USDRegular priceSale price $65.00 USD -
Cat6 Red 25 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-25-R-CMP-STPCat6 Red 25 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-25-R-CMP-STPRegular price $40.00 USDRegular priceSale price $40.00 USD -
Cat6 Red 75 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-75-R-CMP-STPCat6 Red 75 feet Shielded Plenum rated Ethernet Network Cable
C6-75-R-CMP-STPRegular price $90.00 USDRegular priceSale price $90.00 USD -
5Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-5-R-CMP-STPRegular price $20.00 USDRegular priceSale price $20.00 USD -
10Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-10-R-CMP-STP10Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-10-R-CMP-STPRegular price $25.00 USDRegular priceSale price $25.00 USD -
15Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-15-R-CMP-STP15Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-15-R-CMP-STPRegular price $30.00 USDRegular priceSale price $30.00 USD -
30Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-30-R-CMP-STP30Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-30-R-CMP-STPRegular price $45.00 USDRegular priceSale price $45.00 USD -
35Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-35-R-CMP-STP35Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-35-R-CMP-STPRegular price $50.00 USDRegular priceSale price $50.00 USD -
100Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-100-R-CMP-STP100Ft Cat6 Red Shielded 550Mhz Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-100-R-CMP-STPRegular price $115.00 USDRegular priceSale price $115.00 USD -
125 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-125-R-CMP-STP125 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-125-R-CMP-STPRegular price $140.00 USDRegular priceSale price $140.00 USD -
150 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-150-R-CMP-STP150 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-150-R-CMP-STPRegular price $165.00 USDRegular priceSale price $165.00 USD -
175 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-175-R-CMP-STP175 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-175-R-CMP-STPRegular price $190.00 USDRegular priceSale price $190.00 USD -
200Ft Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-200-R-CMP-STP200Ft Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Rated Network Patch Cable
C6-200-R-CMP-STPRegular price $215.00 USDRegular priceSale price $215.00 USD -
225 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-225-R-CMP-STP225 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-225-R-CMP-STPRegular price $240.00 USDRegular priceSale price $240.00 USD -
250 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-250-R-CMP-STP250 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-250-R-CMP-STPRegular price $265.00 USDRegular priceSale price $265.00 USD -
325 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-325-R-CMP-STP325 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-325-R-CMP-STPRegular price $340.00 USDRegular priceSale price $340.00 USD -
300 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-300-R-CMP-STP300 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-300-R-CMP-STPRegular price $315.00 USDRegular priceSale price $315.00 USD -
275 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-275-R-CMP-STP275 Feet Category 6 Red Shielded Plenum Network Patch Cable
C6-275-R-CMP-STPRegular price $290.00 USDRegular priceSale price $290.00 USD
Engineering Reliability and Safety into Network Infrastructure
When designing or upgrading a commercial data network, choosing the right infrastructure components is essential for maintaining both operational uptime and regulatory compliance. Shielded Category 6 plenum cables offer distinct technical advantages that support complex IT demands while streamlining ongoing cable management.
Key benefits and characteristics of these cables include:
- Enhanced Fire Safety: The plenum-rated (CMP) jacket meets rigorous fire safety standards, restricting flame spread and minimizing toxic smoke production within building air circulation pathways.
- Superior Signal Integrity: Foil shielding surrounding the twisted pairs blocks external cross-talk and ambient electronic noise, ensuring consistent gigabit speeds and reduced packet loss.
- Streamlined Organization: The distinctive red color serves as a visual indicator, allowing IT professionals to easily distinguish critical pathways, such as security feeds, backbone links, or dedicated server connections, from standard data drops.
- Future-Proof Performance: Supporting bandwidth speeds up to 550 MHz, these Cat6 cables deliver the necessary throughput for high-speed data transfers, Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, and power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a cable "plenum-rated"? Plenum-rated cables are coated with a fire-retardant plastic jacket made of materials like low-smoke polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). They are specially tested to ensure they do not emit toxic fumes or readily propagate flames if exposed to a fire within air-handling spaces.
Why is shielding necessary for Cat6 cables? Shielding protects the internal copper conductors from electromagnetic interference (EMI) caused by nearby power lines, fluorescent lighting, and electronic devices. It ensures data remains uncorrupted and maintains high transmission speeds over longer distances.
In what scenarios should red Ethernet cables be utilized? While color coding depends entirely on your organizational system, red cables are frequently designated for mission-critical paths, emergency systems, fire alarms, or secure uplinks to make them instantly recognizable to technicians working in a crowded network closet.
Can these cables be used for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications? Yes, these high-quality Cat6 cables are fully capable of supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, and PoE++) devices, such as IP security cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones, delivering both data and power efficiently.
