Grid Cat6 Bulk Ethernet Cable | Riser Rated (CMR) Structured Cabling Backbone | POEJC6-CMR

Overview

POEJC6-CMR is a Cat6 bulk Ethernet cable built as a riser-rated (CMR) structured cabling backbone for GRID DC microgrid designs. It’s intended for vertical risers and long horizontal runs feeding POE-Jack® zones, access points and IP cameras.

Supplied as a 1000 ft solid-copper reel, this Cat6 riser cable is a practical choice when you need reliable Gigabit links between floors or telecom rooms in Canadian homes, low-rise offices and light-commercial spaces.

Key features

• Category 6 performance suitable for Gigabit Ethernet channels when installed to Cat6 standards.
• CMR riser rating for use in vertical shafts and between floors where riser-rated cable is required.
• Solid copper conductors to support PoE and PoE+ loads with predictable performance.
• 1000 ft reel that supports long pulls between telecom rooms and consolidation points.
• Backbone-focused – ideal between MDF/IDF, not overkill for every short edge run.
• Designed to support DC microgrid topologies where PoE power and data share the same structured cabling.

Technical highlights

Ideal applications

• Riser runs connecting floors in small and mid-size commercial buildings.
• Backbone links from main telecom rooms to GRID consolidation boxes like POEJK-CPE1.
• Long indoor runs feeding access points, IP cameras and Active POE-Jack® nodes in non-plenum spaces.
• Multi-storey Canadian homes and townhomes where you want structured cabling between utility room and key zones.

Compatibility & ecosystem

• Pairs naturally with GRID PoE switches (POEJK-S48 series) as the riser/backbone medium.
• Feeds ceiling boxes and Active POE-Jack® nodes, which then fan out to multiple edge devices with shorter links.
• Use alongside plenum-rated cable (e.g., Cat6A CMP, Cat6e CMP) where code requires plenum ratings in environmental air spaces.

Install & design notes

• Use POEJC6-CMR for riser and backbone runs; reserve plenum-rated cable for ducts and return-air spaces that require CMP.
• Follow standard Cat6 installation practices: respect bend radius, pulling tension and maximum channel length.
• For high PoE loads and tight bundles, design with proper spacing, pathway sizing and derating where applicable.
• Label both ends clearly (floor/zone/IDF) to keep DC microgrid topologies easy to maintain.

Canada-ready checklist

• ✓ Suitable for indoor riser shafts and vertical chases common in Canadian low-rise and mid-rise buildings.
• ✓ Solid copper construction supports typical PoE/PoE+ loads used in cameras, APs and automation gear.
• ✓ Works well for multi-storey homes with racks in the basement and APs or consolidation points upstairs.
• ✓ When used correctly, aligns with Canadian structured cabling practices for Gigabit networks.

Compatibility micro Q&A

Can I use this in a return-air plenum?
No. CMR is a riser rating, not a plenum rating. For plenums and environmental air spaces, use an appropriate CMP-rated cable.

Is this okay for PoE and PoE+?
Yes. It’s designed as a Cat6 solid-copper cable suitable for typical PoE/PoE+ applications when installed to standard practices and within channel length limits.

Can I mix this with Cat6e or Cat6A in the same project?
Yes. Many designs use Cat6 CMR for risers and Cat6e/Cat6A CMP for plenum or high-density edge cabling. Just keep labeling and documentation clear.

Always install structured cabling to local electrical and building codes. When in doubt, consult a licensed cabling contractor or engineer familiar with Canadian requirements.