Belden Inc. CA43106015 Cat6a Patch Cord Cm Blue 15 Ft

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CA43106015 is a Category 6a (Cat6a) patch cord rated CM (Communications Multipurpose) for use in structured cabling installations. At 15 feet in length, it provides the reach needed for runs between patch panels and switches, or between wall jacks and workstation equipment. Finished in blue for easy circuit identification, this patch cord supports the higher frequencies and stringent crosstalk requirements of Cat6a cabling, making it suited for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications in both commercial and residential network environments. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers.

This patch cord is used in structured cabling systems where Cat6a performance is required. Typical applications include data centers, server rooms, telecommunications closets, and commercial office environments. It connects active network equipment to patch panels or provides the final horizontal link between a wall outlet and an end device. The CM jacket rating makes it appropriate for use in general-purpose, non-plenum spaces such as offices and equipment rooms where flame spread and smoke requirements align with a CM-rated cable.

Key Features

• Cat6a performance rating supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at up to 500 MHz bandwidth
• CM jacket rating suitable for general-purpose in-building communications use in non-plenum spaces
• Blue jacket color for straightforward visual circuit identification and cable management
• 15-foot length provides flexible reach for panel-to-switch and jack-to-device connections
• Sold as a single unit (each), ready for immediate deployment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use patch cord for Cat6a structured cabling systems. Compatible with RJ-45 keystone jacks, patch panels, and network switches built to TIA-568-C.2-1 or ISO/IEC 11801 Cat6a standards.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians or licensed electricians typically install Cat6a patch cords in structured cabling systems. Before service on active patch panels or switch gear, de-energize or power down the relevant ports to avoid electrical hazard. Follow TIA-568 and applicable NEC Article 800 guidelines for communications wiring in commercial and residential buildings. Do not bend the cable below its minimum bend radius, as this can degrade signal performance at Cat6a frequencies.