Belden Inc. CA21100002 CAT6 Patch Cable Black 2in

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CA21100002 is a CAT6 patchcord rated for CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) environments. It is designed to provide structured cabling connections in commercial and light industrial network installations. The B10GX designation indicates a 10-Gigabit-capable construction, supporting high-speed data transmission in demanding copper-based network infrastructure. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers. This patchcord ships as a single unit and is finished in black.

This patch cable is suited for riser-rated structured cabling runs between network equipment in telecommunications rooms, server closets, and above-ceiling pathways where CMR-rated cable is required by code. The 10GX construction makes it appropriate for Cat6 horizontal or equipment-side connections in both new construction and retrofit projects where 10-Gigabit backbone performance is a design target.

Key Features

• CMR riser rating meets fire-code requirements for inter-floor and plenum-adjacent vertical runs
• B10GX construction supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet performance over copper
• CAT6 specification for reliable high-bandwidth structured cabling
• Black jacket finish for installation environments that use color-coded cable management
• Sold as individual units for precise inventory control

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-fit patch cable for CAT6 and CAT6E structured cabling systems requiring CMR-rated riser patchcords.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and licensed electricians typically install CMR-rated patch cables in accordance with NEC Article 800 requirements for communications wiring. Verify that the riser rating of this cable meets the authority having jurisdiction requirements before installation in plenum-rated spaces, as CMR and CMP ratings are not interchangeable. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius, and do not overtighten cable ties, as both can degrade signal performance in high-frequency CAT6 installations.