CCTV CAT 7 Cables

Summary: CCTV CAT 7 Cables

CCTV CAT 7 Cables for Professional Security Installations

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low-voltage cabling designed for commercial and industrial environments where performance, uptime and predictable project schedules matter. Our CCTV Cable solutions in the CAT 7 category deliver the bandwidth, shielding and plenum safety rating required to support modern IP video, access control backbones and building security networks. For integrators building a wired security camera system, SmartWire CAT 7 provides consistent electrical performance and reliable PoE power delivery across demanding job sites.

Why CAT 7 for CCTV and Security Networks

• High bandwidth headroom: Tested to 600 MHz to support high-resolution IP cameras, multi-stream recording and future device upgrades without re-cabling.
• Noise immunity in harsh environments: EPS (Each Pair Shielded) construction helps minimize crosstalk and EMI/RFI from motors, lighting controls and other building systems.
• Long-run stability: 22 AWG bare copper conductors help reduce resistance and voltage drop, supporting PoE/PoE+ for many camera models within typical Ethernet distances when installed to standards.
• Plenum-rated safety: Shielded plenum construction is suitable for air-handling spaces in commercial facilities where code compliance is required.
• RoHS compliant: Meets material compliance requirements specified by many enterprises and public-sector projects.

SmartWire Advantages for Installers

• U.S.-manufactured SmartWire: Consistent quality, dependable lead times and lot-to-lot performance that simplifies multi-site standards.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication: Factory-applied lubrication reduces pull friction by up to 70% to speed installation and help protect cable integrity in long or congested pathways.
• Color consistency and identification: Standard pair color code (white/blue–blue, white/orange–orange, white/green–green, white/brown–brown) supports fast termination and testing. Custom jacket and stripe colors are available to help standardize your organization’s installations—contact our team for options.

Built for Commercial and Industrial Security

• Application-ready for CCTV: Ideal cable for CCTV security camera networks, NVR backbones and clustered camera groups where shielding and bandwidth are critical.
• Supports converged systems: Suitable for IP video alongside access control, intercom and building automation segments sharing pathways.
• Dependable construction: Category 7, shielded plenum design with nominal 0.305" OD for robust handling in conduits, trays and ceiling spaces.
• Blue jacket: Aids pathway identification in mixed low-voltage bundles and equipment rooms.

How Windy City Wire Delivers Value on Your Next Project

• Purpose-built for B2B security work: Products and solutions engineered for system integrators, electrical contractors and facility teams.
• Performance you can document: CAT 7 rating and 600 MHz testing help you meet specification requirements for enterprise, healthcare, education and industrial facilities.
• Labor efficiency: Pull-friendly SmartWire Glide lubrication and clear pair identification support faster terminations and consistent results across crews.
• Standardization at scale: Ability to align cable types and jacket colors across sites reduces confusion, accelerates troubleshooting and streamlines O&M.
• Local expertise: Manufactured in Bolingbrook, IL with a focus on quality, availability and technical support for low-voltage professionals.

At-a-Glance Technical Highlights

• Category: CAT 7 (CCTV Cable for high-bandwidth security networking)
• Shielding: EPS (Each Pair Shielded) — enhanced noise rejection
• Conductor: 22 AWG, 4 pair, bare copper
• Jacket Rating: Shielded plenum for use in air-handling spaces
• Bandwidth: Tested to 600 MHz
• Compliance: RoHS compliant
• Jacket Color: Blue
• Pair Color Code: White/Blue–Blue, White/Orange–Orange, White/Green–Green, White/Brown–Brown

Applications

• IP camera home runs and aggregated camera segments in a wired security camera system
• NVR, VMS server rooms and MDF/IDF interconnects requiring shielded, plenum-rated data cabling
• High-interference pathways near VFDs, generators, elevator equipment or LED lighting drivers
• Enterprise, healthcare, education, government and industrial campuses with strict material compliance needs

Available Construction

• 22 AWG 4 Pair Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low Voltage: EPS shielded CAT 7 cable tested to 600 MHz for high-performance security networking; RoHS compliant with blue jacket and standard security pair color code.

Get Started

Whether you need a single CCTV cable spec for standardization or a portfolio of cat 7 cables to support complex environments, Windy City Wire is ready to supply SmartWire products and solutions that help you finish jobs on time with predictable performance. Contact our team to discuss your next project and request a quote.

Solutions: CCTV CAT 7 Cables

CCTV CAT 7 Cables for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire supplies high-performance CCTV Cable solutions specifically for B2B security integrators, contractors, and facility teams deploying enterprise-class video systems. Our Cat 7 cables (cat7) are engineered for modern IP surveillance—delivering reliable bandwidth for multi‑megapixel streams, robust shielding for electrically noisy environments, and stable power delivery for PoE-driven devices. If you’re building or expanding a wired security camera system, selecting the right cable for CCTV security camera deployments is central to long-term performance, uptime, and safety.

Why Cat 7 for CCTV?

• High bandwidth and headroom: Tested to 600 MHz to support dense camera counts, 4K/8MP video, and advanced analytics over Ethernet with low latency and fewer retransmissions.
• Shielded, plenum-rated construction: Helps mitigate EMI/RFI from motors, VFDs, generators, or lighting systems and is suitable for air-handling spaces where code requires plenum-rated cable.
• 22 AWG, bare copper conductors: Low DC resistance supports PoE/PoE+ and many PoE++ devices (as allowed by design and standards) for PTZs, IR illuminators, and heaters with more stable voltage at the camera.
• Consistent, standards-based performance: Category 7 design supports high-speed Ethernet channels and is RoHS compliant for environmentally responsible projects.

Supported CCTV System Types

• IP video over Ethernet: NVR/VMS-based architectures with PoE switches in IDFs/MDFs, including 4K and multi-sensor cameras.
• Hybrid and migration paths: Use with Ethernet-based encoders/decoders to bring legacy analog cameras onto the network, or with baluns for certain HD-over-coax formats when specified by the manufacturer.
• Edge/AI cameras and appliances: Reliable powering and data for analytics-enabled cameras, LPR, people counting, and GPU-based edge devices.

Common Integrations and Low-Voltage Systems

• Access control: Streamlined integration of video verification, door events, and alarms within VMS platforms.
• Intercom/VoIP and paging: SIP-based intercoms and IP speakers benefit from the same shielded, PoE-capable infrastructure.
• Intrusion detection: Correlate sensor and panel events with camera footage for faster incident response.
• Building automation/BMS: Coordinate video with occupancy, HVAC, and lighting systems to reduce energy, improve safety, and enhance operations.
• Perimeter and site systems: Support for radar, thermal cameras, and analytics along fence lines and yards where EMI is common.
• Control room and VMS workflows: Stable backbones for recording servers, workstations, and video walls using high-throughput, shielded structured cabling.

Industries and Environments Where Cat 7 CCTV Cables Excel

• Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers with heavy machinery and VFDs
• Airports, rail, transit depots, ports, and parking structures
• Hospitals, healthcare campuses, and life sciences facilities
• Higher education, K–12, and large public venues (stadiums, arenas, convention centers)
• Retail big-box, logistics hubs, and e-commerce fulfillment
• Utilities, energy, water/wastewater, and critical infrastructure
• Corporate headquarters, data centers, financial institutions, and casinos
• Municipal buildings and smart city deployments

Design and Deployment Considerations

1. Plan for power: Validate PoE/PoE+/PoE++ budgets; 22 AWG conductors help minimize voltage drop, supporting PTZs, heaters, and high-IR cameras within standards-defined channel limits.
2. Control interference: Use shielded cable pathways and proper bonding/grounding practices to maintain signal integrity near motors, UPS systems, or high-voltage gear.
3. Maintain channel performance: Pair Cat 7 horizontal cabling with shielded connectors and patch panels rated for the intended channel to preserve bandwidth and noise immunity.
4. Follow code and pathways: Plenum-rated construction supports use in return-air spaces; adhere to AHJ requirements and separation from higher-voltage conductors.
5. Test and document: Certify to the specified category and frequency to ensure each run supports the camera’s bitrate, codec, and frame rate needs.

Where Cat 7 Cables Make a Measurable Difference

• High-density camera floors and campuses: Aggregate hundreds of streams to core switches/NVRs with fewer retransmissions and predictable latency.
• Noisy electrical environments: Shielding helps protect data in plants, cold storage, and utility spaces with high EMI.
• Advanced imaging: 4K/8MP cameras, panoramic/multi-imager devices, and analytics that demand steady throughput.

Procurement and Project Support

We support security contractors and enterprise facilities teams with technical guidance, cut sheets, and submittal documentation to speed design approvals and deployment. Whether standardizing a campus specification or upgrading an existing wired security camera system, our Cat 7 cables provide the electrical performance and shielding you need for scalable, long-term CCTV infrastructure.

Ready to spec your next project? Contact Windy City Wire for technical assistance, channel design guidance, and product selection tailored to your security environment.

Frequently Asked Questions: CCTV CAT 7 Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire CCTV CAT 7 cables?
  22 AWG (4-pair), shielded, Category 7, plenum-rated bare copper.
• What other colors are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 7 cables available in?
  Available conductor color codes: White-Blue/Blue and White-Orange/Orange.
• Are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 7 cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  Solid bare copper conductors.
• What lengths are these SmartWire CCTV CAT 7 cables sold in?
  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire 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 wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton to maximize labor savings and efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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