Belden Inc. CA21100070 CAT6 Cmr Patch Cord 70in Black

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CA21100070 is a CAT6 CMR-rated patch cord finished in black, designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and light industrial environments. CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) rating means this cable meets the fire-resistance requirements for use in vertical runs between building floors. At 70 inches in length, it is suited for short equipment-room and rack-to-rack connections where a standard shorter cord would fall short. Licensed low-voltage cabling technicians and network installers handle this type of patch cord during initial infrastructure builds and equipment moves or changes.

This patch cord is a Category 6 assembly, supporting Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications over structured horizontal and backbone cabling. The CMR jacket rating makes it appropriate for riser pathways as defined by NEC Article 800. It is commonly deployed in telecommunications rooms, data centers, and commercial building IDF and MDF closets where clean, organized patch field management is required. The black jacket color is frequently used for standard data connections to differentiate circuits by function in color-coded patching schemes.

Key Features

• CMR (Riser) jacket rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for vertical cable runs between floors
• CAT6 performance supports Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications
• 70-inch length suits rack-to-rack and equipment-room patch field connections
• Black jacket finish supports color-coded patching conventions
• Sold as individual unit for precise quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-install patch cord for CAT6 and CAT6E structured cabling patch panels and network equipment ports in riser-rated cabling environments.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling technician or qualified network installer in accordance with NEC Article 800 and TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Verify the riser pathway is free of obstructions and that bend-radius minimums for CAT6 cable are maintained throughout the run. Do not over-tension or kink the cord during routing, as physical deformation will degrade transmission performance. Power to connected active equipment does not need to be interrupted to install or swap a patch cord, but follow site lockout procedures if working inside energized equipment enclosures.