Belden Inc. C601402001 CAT6 Plus Cmr Crossover Cable

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. C601402001 is a CAT6 Plus CMR-rated crossover patch cable finished in red. CMR, or Communications Multipurpose Cable Riser, is rated for vertical runs between floors in commercial and residential buildings, meeting fire-propagation requirements for riser installations. This crossover cable is designed for direct device-to-device Ethernet connections without a switch or router in the path. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use it when interconnecting two computers, two switches, or similar peer devices. The red jacket aids visual identification in dense patch environments.

This cable is suited for structured cabling installations in commercial office buildings, data closets, and riser pathways where fire-rated cable is required by code. Its crossover wiring configuration makes it appropriate for legacy and current Ethernet equipment that does not support auto-MDI/MDIX. It ships as a single unit and is appropriate for both new installations and cable replacement work in riser-rated environments.

Key Features

• CAT6 Plus performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and high-bandwidth data transmission
• CMR riser rating meets fire-propagation standards for vertical building runs
• Crossover wiring eliminates the need for a switch or hub in peer-to-peer connections
• Red jacket provides easy visual identification in multi-cable environments
• Sold as a single cable unit for straightforward procurement

Compatibility

Designed as a CAT6-class crossover patch cable suitable for riser-rated structured cabling systems in commercial and residential installations where CMR fire rating is required.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and network cabling installers typically handle riser cable work. Installations in riser pathways must comply with local building and fire codes, which may reference NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 800 for communications wiring. Verify that the crossover configuration matches the connected equipment before terminating runs. Do not install CMR-rated cable in plenum air-handling spaces where CMP-rated cable is required.