Overview
The Superior Essex NextGain Category 6eX Riser Cable (54-246-9B) is a high-performance 4-pair copper data cable engineered to exceed TIA-568 Category 6 specifications by a guaranteed 6 dB NEXT margin. Designed for horizontal runs and backbone installations in commercial buildings, this red 1,000 ft. cable ships in the BrakeBox Reel-In-Box for tangle-free, single-person pulling. At 23 AWG solid bare annealed copper, it reliably supports 10BASE-T through 1000BASE-T Ethernet (including Gigabit), ATM, token ring, and legacy protocol environments.
Key Features
- Riser rated (CMR) — approved for vertical runs between floors in commercial buildings
- Guaranteed NEXT of 6 dB greater than Category 6 requirements for reliable high-speed performance
- Supports 10BASE-T through 1000BASE-T Ethernet, ATM, and token ring
- Compatible with legacy protocols and applications
- 23 AWG solid bare annealed copper conductors for low resistance and consistent signal integrity
- Red jacket color for easy identification in structured cabling installations
- BrakeBox Reel-In-Box: 1,000 ft. pay-out reel for controlled, tangle-free cable pulls
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Superior Essex |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 54-246-9B |
| Alternate Part Number | 6EXHP4P24-RD-S-ESS-AP |
| Cable Category | Category 6eX (exceeds Cat 6) |
| Conductor | 23 AWG Solid Bare Annealed Copper |
| Pairs | 4-Pair |
| Cable Rating | CMR (Riser) |
| Color | Red |
| Length | 1,000 ft. |
| Packaging | BrakeBox Reel-In-Box (1,000 ft. per box) |
| Unit of Measure | Each (EA) — sold per reel |
| UNSPSC | 26121616 |
| Country of Origin | United States |


