Monoprice Cat6 Plenum Bulk Cable - 500ft Roll, 32% Off

This is a 500-foot spool of professional-grade Cat6 cable from Monoprice. You would pick this specific model because it has a CMP (plenum) fire safety rating. That means it's approved to be run in the air-handling spaces above drop ceilings or in walls of commercial buildings, where standard PVC cable is a fire hazard. It's not the cable you'd use for a simple patch cord. What stands out are the solid 23AWG pure copper conductors. This provides a stable, reliable connection for long runs and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10-gigabit speeds up to the rated 550MHz. The cable comes on a Reelex II box, which makes pulling and measuring lengths much easier than a simple spool. The main limitation is the solid core design itself. It's very stiff, making it difficult to bend and route in tight spaces, and it requires more care when terminating with RJ45 plugs. It's meant to be punched down into wall jacks or patch panels, not used for flexible patch cables. At this sale price, it's a strong value for anyone who needs plenum-rated cable, as that rating always carries a premium.