Purpose of Riser Cables

• Riser cables are specifically designed for vertical installations, connecting different floors within a building.
• Restrict the spread of flames, reduce smoke generation, and minimize the release of toxic fumes.
• Infrastructure for communication and networking systems, supporting connectivity needs.
• Cable riser is designed to meet safety and performance standards for various industries.

Key Features of Riser Ethernet Cables

Key features of plenum rated cable include:

Bandwidth: Up to 550 MHZ

Speed: Maximum speed of 40 Gbps

Durability: Fire-resistant and low smoke emitting

Length: Maximum distance of 328 feet or 100 meters

Environmental considerations: Installed in areas with airflow

Compatibility with networking equipment: Switches, routers, and patch panels

Applications

Key applications of an ethernet riser cable include:

• Vertical networking: Facilitate vertical data transmission between building floors by connecting devices.
• Interconnecting offices: Link network equipment between office floors; these cables support efficient and high-speed data transfer, enhancing office-wide connectivity.
• Telecommunications: Riser cables enable reliable voice and data transmission connectivity between different building levels.

Buying Guide

Consider the following aspects when buying riser plenum ethernet cable.

Jacket Type: CMR jacket

Shielding Options: Foil Shield and Braided Shield

Colors: Black, White, Blue

Cable Categories: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7A and Cat8

What speed and bandwidth do riser ethernet cables support?

The speed and bandwidth of riser ethernet cable depends on the cable category.

• Cat 5e Riser Cable:

Speed: Up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second)

Bandwidth: Up to 100 MHz

• Cat 6 Riser Cable:

Speed: Up to 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps (Gigabit per second or 10 Gigabit per second)

Bandwidth: Up to 250 MHz

• Cat 6a Riser Cable:

Speed: Up to 10 Gbps

Bandwidth: Up to 500 MHz

• Cat 7 Riser Cable:

Speed: Up to 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps

Bandwidth: Up to 600 MHz or more