Belden Inc. C502106010 Cat5e Plenum Patch Cord Blue

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. C502106010 is a Cat5e plenum-rated patch cord finished in blue, designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and institutional environments. Cat5e cabling supports network data transmission up to 1 Gbps and is the standard for horizontal runs and patch connections in modern low-voltage cabling systems. The plenum rating means the jacket compound meets the fire and smoke requirements for use in air-handling spaces, including raised-floor plenums and ceiling return-air plenums. Licensed low-voltage cabling technicians and network infrastructure installers work with this cable during new construction, renovation, and equipment room buildouts.

This patch cord is suited for structured cabling applications in commercial office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and data centers where plenum-rated cable is required by code. It is used to connect network switches, patch panels, and end-user devices in horizontal and backbone cabling segments. The blue jacket aids in color-coded cable management schemes, making it easy to identify specific network segments or circuit types in high-density installations.

Key Features

• Cat5e performance rating supporting Gigabit Ethernet data transmission
• Plenum-rated jacket suitable for installation in air-handling spaces per NEC Article 800
• Blue jacket for color-coded cable plant organization
• Sold individually as a single patch cord unit
• Designed for use in structured cabling patch panel and device connections

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat5e patch cord compatible with RJ45 patch panels, network switches, and structured cabling systems that conform to TIA-568 Cat5e specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling technician following NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes for communications cabling. Avoid sharp bends exceeding the minimum bend radius and do not cinch cable ties so tightly that the jacket or pairs are deformed, as this degrades electrical performance. Patch cords in plenum spaces must meet the CMP rating requirement; do not substitute non-plenum cable in air-handling ceiling or floor spaces. De-energize connected equipment before disturbing active patch connections in live equipment rooms.