Eaton N224‑01K‑WH – Cat6 Gigabit Plenum UTP Cable Bulk

Overview

The Eaton N224‑01K‑WH is a Category 6 (Cat6) solid‑core plenum‑rated Ethernet cable bulk reel designed for structured copper network installations. It is deployed by network infrastructure engineers and cabling technicians when horizontal premise wiring must meet plenum airflow safety codes and support Gigabit‑class data transmission.

This part provides a 1000 ft (≈304.8 m) continuous length of 23 AWG 4‑pair solid copper UTP, suitable for stable, high‑quality signal paths in Ethernet LANs. The cable supports 1 Gbps (1000Base‑T) throughput with effective transmission bandwidth up to ~550 MHz, aligning with industry Cat6 performance criteria.

Mechanically, the N224‑01K‑WH is built with a CMP plenum‑rated PVC jacket, allowing deployment in plenum spaces, including air ducts and drop ceilings, where fire codes require low smoke and flame propagation materials.

Since this is bulk cable only, there are no pre‑terminated connectors; installers terminate to patch panels, keystone jacks, or modular plugs on‑site using appropriate termination tools. The cable supports both horizontal and riser runs where CMP jacket materials are mandated by building codes and standards.

In practical deployment, N224‑01K‑WH is pulled from a rack or reel dispenser and routed through plenum pathways to reach IDF/MDF termination points or edge switches. It is terminated then tested to verify continuity and performance before patching to active network equipment. This part is not suitable where pre‑terminated modules are required or in environments that permit only non‑plenum (CMR/CMP‑LP5) rated media.

Key Features

• Cat6 bulk UTP for horizontal structured cabling installs
• Plenum‑rated CMP jacket for air‑handling spaces
• 1000 ft continuous cable on reel
• 23 AWG 4‑pair solid copper conductors
• Supports 1 Gbps Ethernet (550 MHz) cabling performance