Description
The SUPERIOR ESSEX K4-199-DA is a Category 6 riser-rated (CMR) data cable designed for structured wiring installations in commercial and residential buildings. Built with 4 unshielded twisted pairs at 23 AWG, this cable meets the electrical performance requirements of Cat 6 standards, supporting Gigabit Ethernet and high-speed data transmission up to 250 MHz. It is specified for in-wall and between-floor vertical runs where CMR plenum is not required. Network installers, low-voltage contractors, and licensed electricians typically select this cable for backbone and horizontal cabling segments in data infrastructure projects.
This cable is suited for structured cabling in office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-unit residential construction. It is appropriate for vertical riser runs between floors where the National Electrical Code (NEC) permits CMR-rated cable. The 23 AWG conductor gauge provides the solid copper performance expected for permanent link installations in TIA-568 compliant networks. It is sold and packaged as a single unit (EA) per NEC riser pathway requirements.
Key Features
- Category 6 performance supporting data rates up to 1 Gbps and bandwidth up to 250 MHz
- CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) flame rating for vertical building runs
- 4-pair, 23 AWG construction for full Cat 6 channel compliance
- Suitable for TIA-568 horizontal and backbone structured cabling installations
- Sold as individual unit for job-specific quantity ordering
Compatibility
Designed as a CMR-rated Cat 6 riser cable for use in standard 568-compliant structured wiring systems requiring a riser flame rating.
Installation Notes
Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 governing communications riser cable. Power down active network equipment before terminating cable ends. Observe minimum bend radius and avoid exceeding the cable pull tension rating during installation to prevent pair untwist or jacket damage. Do not substitute CMR-rated cable in plenum air-handling spaces where CMP-rated cable is required by code.
Technical Specifications
- Cable Category: Cat 6
- Conductor Gauge: 23 AWG
- Number of Pairs: 4
- Flame Rating: CMR (Riser)
- Unit of Measure: EA (Each)
- Quantity Per Unit: 1
Standard Information
- Brand: SUPERIOR ESSEX
- Manufacturer Part Number: K4-199-DA
