Belden Inc. 1585A 010500 Cat5e Plenum Cable 500 Ft

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 1585A 010500 is a Category 5e, 4-pair, unshielded twisted-pair (U/UTP) Ethernet cable rated for plenum (CMP) air-handling spaces. It ships on a 500-foot reel in black jacket. CMP-rated cable meets the flame and smoke requirements needed for installation inside plenum ceilings and raised-access floors where building air circulates. This cable is a standard choice for structured wiring work in commercial and light-industrial environments, installed by low-voltage cabling technicians and licensed electricians performing data-infrastructure runs.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and industrial spaces where plenum-rated cabling is required by code. The 500-foot reel format is practical for moderate-length pulls between telecommunications rooms and work-area outlets. It supports standard 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet applications within the Cat5e performance envelope.

Key Features

• Category 5e performance for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
• 4-pair U/UTP construction — no overall shield, standard RJ-45 termination
• CMP plenum flame rating meets NFPA 90A requirements for air-handling spaces
• 500-foot reel format suits commercial horizontal cabling pulls
• Black jacket for easy identification and routing flexibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum-rated Cat5e cable compatible with standard 110-style punch-down blocks, Cat5e keystone jacks, and RJ-45 patch panels used in structured cabling systems per TIA-568 specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage technician or licensed electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and local building codes. Verify plenum-rating requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before specifying cable type. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius and do not exceed the manufacturer pull-tension limit during the pull. Confirm all terminations are completed with Cat5e-rated components to maintain channel performance.