CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables

Summary: CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables

Windy City Wire’s SmartWire CAT 6A plenum cables are built for professional CCTV and IP video deployments in commercial and industrial environments. As a low-voltage, 23 AWG, 4‑pair platform, these cat 6a cables deliver reliable data throughput for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and support for PoE/PoE+ power delivery to modern network cameras, including fixed, multi-sensor, and PTZ devices. If you’re standardizing on IP video, these are the CCTV Cable options designed to help contractors and integrators install faster and with confidence.

Every SmartWire cable is manufactured in the United States and engineered for consistent performance in demanding plenum spaces. Select from unshielded or shielded constructions to match your electromagnetic noise environment and cable pathway realities. Whether you describe it as security camera wire or surveillance camera cables, SmartWire CAT 6A plenum aims to simplify specification, speed installation, and provide long-term network stability.

Why choose SmartWire CAT 6A Plenum for CCTV and IP video

• CAT 6A performance: 23 AWG solid bare copper pairs for stable bandwidth and low crosstalk, supporting 10G Ethernet channel designs up to 100 meters when properly installed.
• Plenum-rated construction: Designed for installation in air-handling spaces to meet stringent building code requirements; ideal for educational, healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and industrial facilities.
• PoE-ready: Optimized for PoE and PoE+ device powering to reduce separate power runs for network cameras and ancillary devices, helping streamline head-end and field terminations.
• Shielding options: Choose unshielded for typical office and light commercial areas, or shielded for higher EMI environments such as manufacturing floors, hospitals, data centers, and transportation hubs.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication: Applied during manufacturing to the cable jacket to reduce pull friction by up to 70%, helping crews navigate tight pathways and long pulls with less effort and fewer re-pulls—at no additional cost.
• Color identification: Standard jacket colors include Black and Orange, with pair color codes of White‑Blue/Blue, White‑Orange/Orange, White‑Green/Green, and White‑Brown/Brown for straightforward field identification. Custom jacket and stripe color combinations are available to support organizational standards and quick system identification across jobs.
• Low-voltage by design: All SmartWire cables are low-voltage products intended for professional low-voltage systems.
• Length: Standard 1000 ft length for consistent estimating and fewer mid-run splices.

Where these cables fit best

• New construction or retrofit IP video systems requiring plenum routing through air-handling spaces.
• Mixed systems where surveillance camera cables must carry both data and power for PoE devices.
• Sites with elevated electrical noise that benefit from shielded constructions (e.g., elevators, near generators, MRI rooms, or dense electrical/mechanical spaces).

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project

• Consistency and compliance: Made in the USA SmartWire ensures uniform quality across large rollouts, simplifying multi-site standards and long-term maintenance.
• Installation efficiency: From jacket materials to SmartWire Glide lubrication, our product decisions focus on helping installers pull faster and terminate with fewer issues.
• Choice and standardization: Shielded and unshielded options, standard jacket colors, and the ability to request custom jacket/stripe colors help you standardize SKUs, streamline inventory, and speed identification in the field.
• Trusted B2B partner: We serve professional integrators, contractors, and facility teams with low-voltage products and solutions designed for commercial and industrial environments.

Available constructions

• 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage Communications: Unshielded construction for typical commercial pathways; supports 10G Ethernet channel designs and PoE/PoE+ in plenum spaces, balancing performance and flexibility.
• 23 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low-Voltage Communications: Shielded construction for higher EMI areas; helps mitigate external noise and preserve signal integrity for mission-critical camera links.

Selecting the right option

1. Unshielded (Plenum): Choose for standard office, education, hospitality, and most commercial runs where EMI is controlled and pathways are conventional.
2. Shielded (Plenum): Choose for industrial, healthcare, transportation, or other dense/noisy environments where added noise protection helps sustain link performance.

Ready to move forward?
If you’re planning a CCTV or IP surveillance upgrade and need dependable cat 6a cables for plenum routes, SmartWire CAT 6A plenum delivers the performance and installability professional teams expect. Contact Windy City Wire to discuss specifications, jacket color preferences, and to align on the best construction for your site conditions.

Solutions: CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables

CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire CAT 6A plenum-rated CCTV Cable is engineered for enterprise-class IP video deployments. With four-pair solid bare copper conductors and Category 6A performance, these surveillance camera cables support high-bandwidth video, low-latency control, and reliable power delivery for PoE/PoE+ and 802.3bt applications. Available in shielded and unshielded plenum constructions, our security camera wire helps you meet code requirements in air-handling spaces while maintaining signal integrity across demanding environments. Standard 1000 ft put-ups maximize uninterrupted runs to cameras, IDFs, and network video recorders.

Where CAT 6A Plenum Excels in CCTV Systems

• IP camera networks: Single-cable connectivity for data and power to fixed, dome, turret, and multi-sensor cameras, supporting 4K streams and analytics over cat 6a cables.
• PTZ and high-power devices: Stable PoE++ (802.3bt) delivery for pan-tilt-zoom motors, heaters/blowers, and illuminators without frequent midspans.
• NVR/VMS architectures: Home-run or distributed PoE switch topologies for campus, plant, and multi-building sites.
• Hybrid upgrades: Use baluns to migrate legacy analog cameras over twisted-pair until full IP conversion is complete.
• Edge compute and storage: Dependable 10G channel capability helps future-proof for AI-enabled video analytics.

Integrations and Cross-System Use

• Access control: Coordinate video with doors, gates, and turnstiles for event-based recording and verification.
• Intrusion detection: Link alarms to camera presets and instant video pop-ups in the VMS.
• Intercom and paging: Support IP intercom endpoints at entries, loading docks, and secure areas.
• Mass notification and life safety: Enable visual verification alongside emergency messaging and monitoring platforms.
• Building management systems (BMS): Connect cameras to environmental and occupancy data for smarter facilities operations.

Industries and Environments We Serve

• Manufacturing and industrial plants: Use shielded plenum cable near heavy machinery and VFDs to reduce EMI-related video dropouts.
• Warehouses, logistics, and cold storage: Long camera home-runs, high-power IR illuminators, and coverage for high-bay aisles.
• Healthcare and labs: Plenum routing above ceilings and in return-air spaces while maintaining network performance for compliance-focused facilities.
• Education and campuses: Parking lots, athletics, and common areas with centralized VMS and distributed PoE.
• Hospitality, retail, and casinos: High-resolution, multi-sensor coverage with analytics for operations and loss prevention.
• Transportation hubs and public sector: Scalable camera counts, secure networks, and long lifecycle expectations for municipal, airport, and transit use.
• Stadiums and venues: High-density camera deployments, broadcast-adjacent wiring, and reliable PoE under peak loads.
• Utilities and critical infrastructure: EMI-prone spaces and security perimeters requiring robust, code-compliant cabling.

Choosing Shielded vs. Unshielded

• Unshielded Plenum (UTP): Suitable for most office, education, hospitality, and light commercial environments. Easier terminations and excellent performance for typical IP camera runs.
• Shielded Plenum (F/UTP or similar): Recommended around elevators, generators, welders, RF equipment, or dense power distribution where EMI can degrade video and PoE performance.

Why CAT 6A Plenum for Security

• Higher bandwidth headroom: Supports multi-stream, high-resolution cameras and evolving codecs with lower risk of re-cabling.
• Power delivery confidence: Better thermal performance for PoE++, especially in large bundles serving many cameras.
• Code compliance: CMP plenum rating for installation in air-handling spaces and ceiling returns, following NFPA and NEC guidance.
• Standards alignment: Built for TIA-568.2-D channels and 10GBASE-T up to 100 meters (channel dependent).

Deployment Best Practices

1. Plan pathways: Use plenum spaces, trays, and J-hooks sized for Cat 6A bend radius and bundle counts.
2. Separate from noise sources: Maintain distance from high-voltage lines and VFDs; use shielded options as needed.
3. Design for PoE load: Account for bundle sizes and power class to manage heat; verify power budgets for PTZ and multi-sensor cameras.
4. Terminate and test: Use Category 6A-rated connectors and panels; certify channels to ensure expected camera throughput.
5. Label and document: Use distinct jacket colors where required to streamline maintenance across large sites.

What You Can Expect from Windy City Wire CAT 6A Plenum

• Shielded and unshielded options: Match cable construction to the electrical environment and system requirements.
• Four-pair solid bare copper conductors: Reliable performance for data and power in security-specific applications.
• Plenum-rated jackets: Install confidently in return-air spaces across commercial and industrial facilities.
• Standard 1000 ft lengths: Fewer transitions and consistent camera home-runs to IDFs and head ends.
• Jacket color choices: Black and orange options to align with site standards and circuit segregation policies.

Partner with Windy City Wire

We work directly with security integrators, electrical contractors, and facility and IT teams to design, stage, and deliver cabling that aligns with project schedules and performance requirements. Contact us to discuss shielded versus unshielded selections, PoE power classes, and cable strategies that help your CCTV projects scale reliably.

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV CAT 6A Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Plenum cables?

  23 AWG, 4‑pair bare copper conductors.

• What other colors are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Plenum cables available in?

  White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange, White-Green/Green, White-Brown/Brown.

• Are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Plenum cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  Solid bare copper conductors (23 AWG, 4 pairs).

• What lengths are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 6A Plenum cables sold in?

  At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire in a 1,000ft length as our standard length. Additional lengths may also be available: 500ft and 250ft.

• How is your SmartWire low-voltage CCTV cables sold on spools or in boxes?

  Our SmartWire CCTV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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