Belden Inc. 7B-10GXW520101000 Cat6a Riser Cable 1000 Ft

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 7B-10GXW520101000 is a Cat6A riser-rated bulk network cable sold in a 1000-foot pull box. Cat6A (Category 6A) cable supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it the current standard for structured cabling in commercial and industrial data infrastructure. This cable carries a CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) rating, which qualifies it for vertical runs between floors in commercial buildings where fire code requires flame-retardant riser-rated materials. It is intended for installation by licensed low-voltage contractors, structured cabling technicians, and electricians working under NEC Article 800 guidelines.

This cable is suited for horizontal and backbone cabling runs in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites requiring 10GbE backbone infrastructure. The riser rating makes it appropriate for shaft, plenum-adjacent, and between-floor vertical pathways where CMR-rated cable is the minimum code requirement. It is supplied in a 1000-foot configuration, standard for bulk rough-in work on new construction and retrofit structured cabling projects.

Key Features

• Cat6A performance supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• CMR riser rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for vertical building runs
• 1000-foot bulk quantity suitable for large-scale structured cabling projects
• Black jacket for easy identification and color-coded pathway management
• Sold as a single unit (EA) per manufacturer packaging

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6A riser bulk cable compatible with 10GbE-rated keystone jacks, patch panels, and RJ45 termination hardware that meet TIA-568.2-D Category 6A specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage technician or licensed electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. Verify that riser (CMR) rating meets the minimum fire-code requirement for the pathway — do not substitute CMR cable in plenum-rated spaces where CMP cable is required. Maintain minimum bend radius during pulls to avoid degrading cable geometry and transmission performance. Terminate both ends using Cat6A-rated keystone jacks or patch panel ports and test completed runs with a certified cable tester to verify insertion loss, return loss, and NEXT performance.