Belden Inc. 1585A 009U1000 Cat5e Utp Cmp Plenum Cable

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 1585A 009U1000 is a Category 5e, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) cable rated for plenum (CMP) installations. It is designed for structured data cabling in commercial and residential buildings where cables must run through air-handling spaces such as dropped ceilings and raised floors. The CMP plenum rating means the jacket compound meets the fire and smoke requirements for plenum airspace use under NFPA 90A. Network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors install this cable as part of horizontal or backbone runs in Ethernet infrastructure projects.

This cable is suited for plenum-rated Cat5e installations in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and similar environments. It supports standard 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet applications. The white jacket finish is commonly used to meet building or network color-coding standards. It ships in box form, which aids in controlled payout during installation and reduces tangling on the job site.

Key Features

• Category 5e performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet applications
• U/UTP construction with 4 unshielded twisted pairs for standard horizontal data cabling
• CMP plenum rating meets NFPA 90A requirements for use in air-handling spaces
• White jacket for easy identification and compatibility with color-coded cabling plans
• Box packaging provides clean, tangle-free cable payout during pulls

Compatibility

Designed as a plenum-rated Cat5e U/UTP structured cabling solution compatible with standard RJ45 termination hardware, patch panels, and keystone jacks meeting TIA-568 Category 5e specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling contractor or qualified network technician familiar with TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Cable must not be bent beyond its minimum bend radius or kinked during pulls. In plenum spaces, verify the CMP rating satisfies the local Authority Having Jurisdiction before installation. Always follow local building and fire codes when routing cable through air-handling plenums.