Belden Inc. 1585A D15Z1000 Cat5e Utp Cmp Plenum Cable

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 1585A D15Z1000 is a Category 5e, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) ethernet cable rated for plenum (CMP) installation. It is designed for structured wiring applications in commercial and residential buildings where the cable must run through air-handling spaces such as drop ceilings and raised floors. The CMP rating means the jacket meets the flame and smoke requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 800 for plenum-rated communications cable. This cable is finished in blue for easy identification in rack and wall installations. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers.

This cable is suited for horizontal runs in commercial office builds, data centers, school and healthcare facilities, and any structured cabling project requiring plenum-rated Cat5e performance. It supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) network infrastructure. The blue jacket aids in color-coded cable management schemes commonly used in large installations.

Key Features

• Category 5e performance supporting Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet applications
• U/UTP construction with 4 unshielded twisted pairs
• CMP (plenum) jacket rating meets NEC Article 800 flame and smoke requirements
• Blue jacket for easy identification and color-coded cable management
• Suitable for air-handling plenum spaces in commercial and residential structures

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician or certified low-voltage cabling technician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. De-energize any adjacent electrical systems before pulling cable through conduit or plenum spaces. Avoid sharp bends exceeding the minimum bend radius and do not exceed the maximum pulling tension specified for the cable. In plenum spaces, verify that no existing mechanical or HVAC components obstruct the cable path before beginning the run.