Monoprice 140658 Cat6 bulk network ethernet cable 500 ft black 23AWG solid copper CMR 550MHz

Solid Copper Cat6 Bulk Cable

This 500-foot roll of Monoprice Cat6 bulk cable uses 23AWG solid pure bare copper conductors in an unshielded twisted-pair construction. It is built for installers and network professionals who need to cut custom lengths for structured wiring in homes, offices or commercial sites. The CMR riser rating permits vertical runs between floors without conduit. UL certification and TIA-568-D.2 compliance confirm the materials meet fire and safety codes.

Upgrade From Copper-Clad Aluminum

The cable replaces cheaper copper-clad aluminium (CCA) bulk wire that fails UL 444 and NEC requirements for communications cabling. Pure bare copper lowers DC resistance and reduces attenuation, so the link stays within Cat6 limits on longer pulls. The jump is worth it whenever the installation must pass inspection, support 1 Gigabit speeds over the full 100-metre channel or avoid the intermittent faults that CCA introduces over time.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Tested to 550MHz bandwidth, the cable maintains signal integrity across the full frequency range required for 1 Gigabit Ethernet under continuous traffic. The internal spine separates the pairs to control crosstalk during sustained throughput, while the rip cord speeds jacket removal without nicking conductors. Length markings on the jacket let the installer measure pulls accurately, reducing waste and rework on large projects.