Belden Inc. 1213F 010Z250 Cat5e F/utp Cmp Plenum Cable

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 1213F 010Z250 is a Cat5e Plus 4-pair foil-shielded unshielded twisted pair (F/UTP) cable rated for CMP (plenum) installation environments. It is designed for structured network cabling applications where both high-speed data transmission and fire safety compliance are required. The CMP plenum rating means this cable meets the flame and smoke requirements needed for installation in air-handling spaces above drop ceilings and below raised floors. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers of this cable in commercial and residential structured wiring systems.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in plenum air spaces within commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, and other facilities where building codes mandate plenum-rated cabling. The F/UTP construction provides a foil shield around all four pairs, offering improved noise rejection compared to standard UTP cable. It is appropriate for Ethernet network runs supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) infrastructure.

Key Features

• CMP plenum rating meets National Electrical Code requirements for installation in air-handling plenum spaces
• F/UTP construction with overall foil shield improves EMI and RFI rejection over standard UTP cable
• Cat5e Plus performance category supports Gigabit Ethernet and high-speed data applications
• 4-pair configuration follows standard structured cabling architecture for horizontal runs
• Black jacket for easy identification and routing in mixed-cable environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit option for Cat5e structured cabling installations requiring CMP-rated F/UTP cable in plenum air-handling spaces.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified low-voltage cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Before routing cable through plenum spaces, confirm that the air-handling area classification matches the CMP rating requirement per local code. Avoid sharp bends, kinks, or exceeding the cable's minimum bend radius during pulls, as this can degrade signal performance. Do not use staples or fasteners that crush the cable jacket.