Cable Leader - 4K High-Speed HDMI Fiber Optic Cable AOC, HDMI 2.0 18Gbps Plenum CMP-Rated UL for Commercial Ceiling Runs - Black
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Pulling HDMI above a commercial drop ceiling? NEC 800.179 requires CMP-rated cabling for return-air plenum spaces — standard and CL2/CL3 cables fail inspection. Glass-fiber construction also holds 4K@60Hz over 100+ ft where copper drops out. UL Listed CMP jacket meets the code; fiber holds the signal.
Rated to HDMI 2.0 with 18 Gbps bandwidth. Carries 4K Ultra HD at 60Hz, 4K@30Hz, 1080p at 120Hz, HDR10 dynamic range, Audio Return Channel, CEC remote pass-through, and 4:4:4 chroma sub-sampling for sharp text and PC content over long projector runs.
Compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Apple TV 4K, AV receivers, ceiling-mounted projectors, conference room displays, classroom TVs, and digital signage media players. Quick check: 150 ft commercial plenum run — Yes; residential in-wall — Yes (or use cheaper CL3 AOC); 4K@120Hz / 8K — No, use HDMI 2.1 AOC; outdoor — No.
Multi-fiber optical core carries high-bandwidth video over distance copper cannot match. UL Listed Plenum CMP jacket meets fire code for return-air spaces. Gold-plated 19-pin HDMI connectors with reinforced strain relief resist pull-through during long ceiling pulls. Bend radius rated for typical ceiling installs.
Each cable is sample-tested during production for fiber continuity, signal integrity, and CMP jacket compliance. UL Listed and manufactured to RoHS environmental standards. If a cable arrives defective or stops working in normal use, Cable Leader handles replacement requests directly — no manufacturer redirects.
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Running HDMI through a commercial drop ceiling that doubles as a return-air plenum, over 50, 100, or 150 feet — and copper cables fail both fire code and 4K signal integrity? NEC requires CMP plenum-rated cabling above suspended ceilings, and copper HDMI can't hold 4K@60Hz past about 50 ft. This Plenum-rated HDMI Fiber Optic AOC solves both: glass fibers carry the 4K HDMI 2.0 signal cleanly over the full run, and the UL Listed CMP jacket meets NEC code for installation in air-handling spaces. Built with multi-fiber optical construction, gold-plated HDMI connectors, and a UL Listed Plenum CMP-rated jacket. Compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Apple TV 4K, AV receivers, conference room displays, ceiling-mounted projectors, classroom TVs, and digital signage installs — directional cable: the SOURCE end must connect to the source device. Supports 4K@60Hz, HDR10, ARC, CEC, and HDMI 2.0 features at up to 18 Gbps. Best for: commercial above-ceiling installs, classroom AV, conference rooms, and digital signage. Not for: 8K, 4K@120Hz, or outdoor exposure. RoHS compliant.
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