Ohio Wire Buyers buys reusable surplus CommScope copper and fiber cable and Corning optical cable from businesses anywhere in Ohio, as product for resale and reuse rather than scrap by the pound. To sell CommScope cable or Corning fiber left from a project, send the complete part numbers, packaging photos and remaining footage for review and a written offer before pickup.
How do you sell CommScope cable without losing its identity?
Keep the manufacturer label with the reel or box. CommScope's building and campus portfolio includes SYSTIMAX, NETCONNECT and Uniprise; its broader communications offerings also include fiber and coaxial products. These names help identify the product family, but they do not replace the ordering number or jacket legend.
The ownership timeline matters when checking paperwork. Amphenol announced its completed acquisition of CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions business in January 2026; CommScope's current company overview identifies it as part of Amphenol. CommScope lists its corporate contact address in Claremont, North Carolina. Corning Incorporated is separate and lists its world headquarters in Corning, New York.
CommScope, Corning and their product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Ohio Wire Buyers is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an authorized dealer of either manufacturer. We buy surplus product that sellers already own, including other wire and cable brands.
What should a SYSTIMAX or Uniprise label tell you?
Start with a photograph sharp enough to read the entire ordering code. Then capture the jacket print on an accessible section without unwinding the lot. A box labeled only with a family name leaves unanswered questions about category, shielding, flame listing and original length.
A useful manufacturer example is CommScope item 760105759, identified as GigaSPEED X10D 1091B. Its product page specifies SYSTIMAX Category 6A, unshielded U/UTP construction, four pairs of solid bare-copper conductors in 23 AWG, and a blue jacket. Its flame test designation is CMR, and the manufacturer lists the environmental space as non-plenum.
| Field on this specific product | Manufacturer specification | Why it matters to a surplus listing |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering number | 760105759 | Identifies the particular product rather than the entire brand |
| Product family | GigaSPEED X10D 1091B | Helps match the label to the technical record |
| Category and shielding | Category 6A, U/UTP | Separates this cable from shielded or different-category stock |
| Conductors | Four pairs, 23 AWG solid bare copper | Documents construction rather than guessing from jacket color |
| Listing and packaging | CMR, non-plenum; 1,000-foot reel | Records the original put-up, not footage remaining after use |
Those specifications apply to that item, not every SYSTIMAX or Uniprise cable. Group surplus by exact part number, and use our Cat6 and data cable page for the broader selling considerations.
Which Corning details distinguish ALTOS from MiniXtend?
Corning's outside-plant ordering guide identifies ALTOS loose-tube cables and MiniXtend micro cables as different constructions. It also separates outdoor stock from indoor/outdoor plenum-rated and riser-rated cable. A black jacket or a familiar logo is not enough to decide which material you have.
The guide lists 024ZU4-T4F22D20 as a 24-fiber ALTOS gel-free, all-dielectric, non-armored cable with binderless FastAccess technology. It lists 024ZM4-T4F22A20 as a 24-fiber MiniXtend cable with binderless FastAccess technology under its duct micro-cable category. Both are in the guide's single-mode outdoor section, but their shared fiber count does not make them interchangeable.
Corning explains that the opening three digits in the illustrated part-number format identify fiber count; other positions identify fiber type, construction and additional characteristics. Send the full code rather than decoding only the prefix. Our fiber optic cable selling guidance covers the information needed when mode, armor or application is unclear.
Why do construction and flame listing affect reuse?
A future installation needs the right cable, not simply a recognizable manufacturer. Record the actual category and shielding for copper data cable, and the mode, fiber count and construction for optical cable. Do not relabel outdoor cable as indoor cable because the reel fits inside a building.
Corning's ordering guide treats indoor/outdoor plenum and riser constructions separately and identifies their applicable optical-cable listings. Keep those designations in the surplus list exactly as printed. For CommScope coax, send the jacket designation and complete part number; a listing that says only “coax reel” is too broad for a product review.
Installation suitability and any system-warranty requirements must be checked for the intended application. A surplus listing describes the material available; it does not certify a completed network or promise manufacturer warranty coverage.
Are partial reels and opened boxes still worth reviewing?
Yes, if the remaining cable is reusable and identifiable. An opened box may contain one continuous unused length, several cut lengths or material pulled back from an installation. Explain which situation applies instead of calling every opened package new.
Photograph accessible length marks and retain the factory label, but identify its footage as the original quantity. If the remaining amount is an estimate, say so. Our guide to measuring cable left on a reel explains how to keep measurements separate from assumptions.
Do not cut additional pieces merely to expose construction. Show existing accessible ends and any damaged areas, and retain protective caps or packaging. Used cable is considered only if still reusable; known pulling damage, crushed sections, repairs or splices should be disclosed rather than hidden within a footage total.
What should you send for a communications-cable offer?
Send a whole-lot photo and a separate identification record for each distinct product. For boxed copper cable, show the box label, seal or opening, jacket legend and footage estimate. For fiber reels, show the complete reel tag, readable jacket print, accessible ends and any visible reel damage.
A practical lot list should include the following fields:
- Manufacturer, complete ordering number and product-family name, when legible.
- Copper category and shielding, or optical mode, fiber count and construction.
- Printed flame listing, original package length and remaining length, clearly distinguished.
- Number of reels, boxes or separate cut lengths, with condition notes.
- Business name, pickup location and available ownership paperwork.
Assign matching identifiers to your photos and list entries so similar reels cannot be confused. Our reel-tag reading guide helps with unfamiliar fields, while the offer-photo guide explains how to make small print readable. Missing information is better marked unknown than filled in by guesswork.
How should Ohio project leftovers be grouped?
For an Ohio data-center contractor, keep surplus bulk cable separate from installed assemblies and equipment. Identify which stock belongs to your business and which belongs to the project owner before offering it. Our data-center surplus cable page addresses mixed electrical and communications lots.
For broadband construction leftovers, separate drop cable, outside-plant backbone cable and microduct cable by part number. For a distributor's canceled order, retain the order paperwork and unopened packaging where available; see distributor overstock selling guidance. Do not combine different constructions under a single estimated total just because the cable jackets look alike.
What happens after the lot review?
Ohio Wire Buyers reviews the photos and footage list, then replies with questions or a written offer before pickup. We verify the seller and proof of ownership through an invoice, purchase order, closeout paperwork or company letter, and keep a written purchase record. Payment method and timing are confirmed in writing before pickup; the selling process explains those steps.
We arrange pickup at the seller's jobsite, warehouse, plant or yard anywhere in Ohio and check the count against the written terms. Ohio Wire Buyers has no Ohio street address, office, yard or drop-off. If the cable is not reusable, we say so; a scrap metal recycler may be the appropriate buyer instead.
Send your identified CommScope or Corning lot through the surplus cable offer form, or call 951-403-5738 to discuss the material and the photos needed for review.
Frequently asked questions
Are CommScope and Corning the same manufacturer?
No. CommScope and Corning are separate names with different product portfolios. CommScope is now part of the Amphenol family following the acquisition of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions business. Corning Incorporated is the company behind Corning optical cable. Keep their part numbers and packaging separate when preparing a surplus list; a brand name alone does not identify the cable construction.
Does an unopened SYSTIMAX box guarantee a purchase offer?
No. Unopened packaging helps document the product and its original length, but it does not establish that every cable is suitable for resale. Ohio Wire Buyers reviews the exact part number, condition, quantity and documentation. Photograph the box label and any storage damage without breaking a factory seal merely to get an interior photo.
Can I include Corning fiber and copper data cable in the same sale?
Yes, you can submit both in one surplus lot. List each manufacturer and part number on a separate line, with its own remaining length and packaging condition. Fiber count is not copper pair count, and original reel length is not necessarily the amount left. Include whole-lot photos so we can connect the individual labels to the material being offered.
Can Ohio Wire Buyers provide a manufacturer-backed cabling warranty?
Ohio Wire Buyers is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an authorized dealer of CommScope or Corning. A surplus purchase should not be treated as a promise of eligibility for a manufacturer-backed system warranty. If warranty eligibility matters to a future installation, confirm the applicable requirements directly with the manufacturer before relying on surplus cable for that project.
Sources and further reading
- CommScope company overview and current brand portfolio
- CommScope corporate contact address
- Amphenol announcement of the completed CCS acquisition, January 2026
- CommScope 760105759 GigaSPEED X10D 1091B cable specifications
- Corning Incorporated company profile and world headquarters
- Corning Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide, LAN-1032-AEN