Monoprice Inc. Cat6 Ethernet Bulk Cable Stranded 550MHz UTP CM 24AWG 1000ft Black

550 MHz Cat6 bulk cable for custom runs

This 1000 foot roll of unshielded Cat6 cable uses stranded 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors rated for 550 MHz bandwidth. The CM fire rating permits installation inside commercial building walls. Stranded construction makes the cable more flexible and less prone to breakage than solid alternatives, suiting shorter or frequently changed connections.

Replaces fixed-length patch cables

Build exact-length cords on site instead of coiling surplus factory cables, reducing clutter and signal loss. The jump from pre-made lengths is worth it when runs vary per drop or when future re-termination is likely. Solid-conductor bulk cable is stiffer and harder to pull through tight pathways, making stranded wire the better choice for movable or temporary links.

UTP design and CM rating set the practical limits

Unshielded twisted pair offers no protection against strong electromagnetic interference, so avoid routing alongside power lines or heavy machinery. The CM rating covers general in-wall use but does not meet plenum or riser requirements for vertical shafts or air-handling spaces. Maximum certified bandwidth is 550 MHz; performance beyond that frequency is not guaranteed by the applicable standards.