CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum Cables

Summary: CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Non‑Plenum Cables

Windy City Wire supplies low‑voltage SmartWire® CAT 6A shielded riser cables engineered for reliable, high‑bandwidth CCTV and IP security installations in non‑plenum spaces. Built for commercial and industrial environments, these B2B products help security integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams streamline installation, reduce rework, and maintain consistent performance across camera networks and head‑end connections.

As CCTV systems evolve to higher resolutions, multi‑sensor cameras, and long PoE device chains, the cabling infrastructure matters more than ever. Our shielded CAT 6A construction provides robust noise rejection in electrically noisy spaces and supports high data rates for current and future IP video needs. If you are evaluating CCTV cable or other video surveillance cables for your next build, our SmartWire portfolio offers a dependable, consistent option across large projects and multi‑site standards.

Why choose SmartWire CAT 6A for CCTV?

• Shielded performance for security camera wire runs in high‑EMI areas (elevators, mechanical rooms, near motors, or fluorescent/LED drivers).
• Non‑plenum riser rating for vertical shafts and floor‑to‑floor pathways outside of air‑handling spaces.
• CAT 6A bandwidth to support 10G Ethernet backbones and high‑bitrate IP cameras, NVR uplinks, and future system growth.
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication applied during manufacturing to reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, helping crews pull faster with less effort and fewer jacket scuffs.
• Consistent dimensions and construction for predictable termination and testing; nominal 0.288 in OD supports standard shielded RJ45 connectivity (per manufacturer guidance).
• Standard black jacket for a professional look; additional jacket and stripe color options available to support site standards and quick circuit identification.

Application fit

• IP CCTV camera home runs to IDFs and MDFs, including PoE‑powered devices.
• 10G uplinks between NVRs, aggregation switches, and security workstations.
• Electrically noisy environments where shielded cat 6a cables provide added protection.
• Retrofits where maintaining headroom for future camera upgrades is a priority.

Available construction

• 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Riser (Non‑Plenum) Low‑Voltage: Shielded (O/A Foil) cat 6a CCTV Cable for vertical runs in commercial buildings; black jacket with nominal 0.288 in OD supports high‑bandwidth camera networks with enhanced noise rejection.

Key characteristics

• Conductor: 23 AWG, 4 pair, solid bare copper
• Shield: Overall aluminum foil (O/A foil) for EMI/RFI mitigation
• Color code: White‑Blue/Blue, White‑Orange/Orange, White‑Green/Green, White‑Brown/Brown
• Jacket color: Black
• Category rating: CAT 6A
• Low‑voltage communications cable suitable for CCTV and IP networking

How Windy City Wire adds value

• U.S.‑manufactured SmartWire products with consistent quality across large deployments.
• Shielded CAT 6A construction that helps reduce interference issues and support PoE camera power delivery.
• SmartWire Glide Technology lubrication included at no additional cost to assist with faster pulls and fewer callbacks.
• Options for custom jacket and stripe colors to standardize your organization’s installations and clearly identify circuits in the field.
• Dedicated B2B support and product guidance for security integrators and contractors—from design considerations to jobsite execution.

Summary

For teams standardizing on cat 6a cables for CCTV and enterprise security networks, Windy City Wire’s SmartWire shielded riser offering provides dependable performance, installation efficiency, and long‑term flexibility. Specify SmartWire when you need low‑voltage, shielded video surveillance cables that stand up to real‑world jobsite conditions and support today’s—and tomorrow’s—IP camera demands.

Solutions: CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Non‑Plenum Cables for Commercial and Industrial Video

Windy City Wire’s shielded CAT 6A non‑plenum CCTV cable is built for professional security networks that demand reliable power and data over a single run. With 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and overall foil shielding, it supports high‑bandwidth IP video, helps mitigate electromagnetic interference in electrically noisy spaces, and delivers consistent PoE power for today’s PTZs, multi‑sensor cameras, and edge devices. If you’re deploying enterprise video surveillance systems across riser shafts and general building pathways (non‑air‑handling spaces), this security camera wire provides the performance headroom, durability, and consistency integrators expect.

Where CAT 6A Non‑Plenum Fits

• Riser shafts and vertical pathways between telecom rooms and floors (CMR applications)
• General purpose areas such as offices, corridors, mechanical rooms, and conditioned warehouse interiors
• High‑density camera zones where shielded video surveillance cables are preferred to reduce noise and crosstalk
• Electrically noisy environments with VFDs, compressors, generators, production equipment, and heavy motors where overall foil shielding helps maintain signal integrity

CCTV System Types Supported

• IP Video Surveillance (Primary Use) – Ideal for NVR/VMS‑based networks operating at 1G or 10G. CAT 6A performance supports higher bitrates, multi‑streaming, and 4K cameras across standard channel lengths.
• PoE/PoE+/PoE++ Cameras – 23 AWG solid copper conductors help minimize voltage drop for devices that need more power, including PTZs with heaters/blowers, IR illuminators, and multi‑imager cameras.
• Hybrid and Analog Over UTP – Works with active or passive baluns for AHD/TVI/CVI migration paths, helping transition legacy CCTV to IP over time.
• Encoders/Decoders and Edge Appliances – Supports network video encoders, bridges, and IoT sensors used alongside cameras for situational awareness.

Key Integration Scenarios

• Access Control + Video – Unified cabling plant for door controllers and cameras at entries, turnstiles, and mantraps for event correlation.
• Intercom/PA and Emergency Communications – Power intercom stations and cameras at the same endpoints to streamline installation and reduce home runs.
• Perimeter Security – Reliable links for fence‑line cameras, LPR, and thermal imaging devices routed through risers to the headend.
• Operations Technology (OT) and SCADA Visibility – Connect industrial cameras monitoring lines, tanks, and gauges on segmented VLANs.
• Building Systems – Converged networks for cameras, sensors, and management platforms (BAS/BMS), with shielded CAT 6A reducing interference.

Common Commercial and Industrial Use Cases

• Manufacturing and Processing – Line monitoring, quality control, and safety compliance in areas with significant EMI.
• Warehousing and Logistics – Coverage for aisles, docks, yards, conveyors, and sortation systems with long PoE runs.
• Healthcare – Corridors, pharmacies, data closets, and diagnostic areas requiring stable, shielded data paths.
• Education – Entrances, gyms, parking structures, and IDF‑to‑classroom runs for campus-wide video surveillance.
• Retail and Hospitality – POS and back‑of‑house monitoring, loading areas, and public spaces with high camera density.
• Commercial Offices – Lobbies, elevators lobbies, stairwells, and data rooms with integrated access/video.
• Utilities, Energy, and Critical Infrastructure – Substations, control rooms, and generation sites where shielding helps maintain uptime.
• Transportation – Airports, rail, and port facilities with long horizontal runs and stringent reliability needs.
• Stadiums and Venues – High‑bandwidth backbones for 4K feeds, analytics, and crowd management.
• Municipal and Public Safety – Intersections, public buildings, and parking environments with centralized monitoring.

Design and Installation Considerations

• Shielded Reliability – An overall aluminum foil shield helps protect against EMI and reduces alien crosstalk in large camera bundles and dense pathways.
• Solid Copper Conductors – 23 AWG 4‑pair solid bare copper supports consistent PoE delivery, lower DC resistance, and stable high‑frequency performance.
• High‑Bandwidth Backbone – Rated Category 6A for 10GBASE‑T in supported channel lengths, providing capacity for 4K streams, analytics, and future system growth.
• Termination Made Familiar – Standard pair color codes (White‑Blue/Blue, White‑Orange/Orange, White‑Green/Green, White‑Brown/Brown) simplify termination and testing for field teams.
• Pathway Planning – A compact nominal OD helps with tray and conduit fill calculations; follow TIA, BICSI, and local code guidance for bundle sizes and separation from power.
• Grounding and Bonding – Use shielded jacks and plugs and bond the shield per manufacturer and code requirements to maintain performance.
• Environment Suitability – Non‑plenum riser cable is intended for riser and general purpose spaces; select a plenum‑rated option when routing through air‑handling spaces.

How CAT 6A CCTV Cable Benefits Security Teams and Contractors

• Network Convergence – One structured medium for cameras, intercoms, and security appliances simplifies deployment and lifecycle management.
• Power and Data on One Run – Supports PoE classes from basic fixed cameras to power‑hungry PTZs, reducing the need for local power.
• Scalability – Allows expansion from HD to 4K cameras, multi‑imagers, and AI analytics without re‑cabling core links.
• Consistency Across Sites – Uniform CAT 6A infrastructure standardizes spares, testing, and documentation for multi‑facility rollouts.

Typical Project Scenarios

• Large camera bundles from IDF/MDF to production floors, loading docks, and perimeter gates
• Mixed deployments where fixed domes, PTZs, and LPR cameras share pathways and PoE sources
• Retrofits using baluns to bridge legacy analog until full IP migration is complete
• Enterprise campuses coordinating access control, video surveillance, and intercom over a common CAT 6A plant

Procurement Notes

• Shielded riser construction for non‑plenum pathways
• Black jacket suitable for professional, low‑visibility runs within interior pathways
• Use shielded connectivity to preserve performance from patch panel to device

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum cables?
  23 AWG. These CCTV Category 6A Non-Plenum cables use 23 AWG 4-pair solid bare copper conductors and are shielded (O/A foil) in a riser-rated construction.
• What other colors are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum cables available in?
  Available color options include White-Blue/Blue and White-Orange/Orange. The standard outer jacket is a Black Jacket. Custom jacket and stripe colors may be available—contact Windy City Wire to discuss your project.
• Are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  Solid. It features 4-pair solid bare copper conductors with overall aluminum foil shielding (O/A foil).
• What lengths are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Non-Plenum cables sold in?
  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV cable in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard length.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage CCTV cables sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire CCTV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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