Belden Inc. CAD1103003 Cat6a Patch Cable 28 Awg Cmr

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CAD1103003 is a Cat6a patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and light industrial environments. Built to Category 6A performance standards, this cable supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and operates at frequencies up to 500 MHz. The 28 AWG conductor construction keeps the cable flexible and manageable in high-density patching applications. The CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) rating qualifies it for vertical runs between floors where fire-spread resistance is required by code. The orange jacket provides easy visual identification in busy patch panels and network racks. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers.

This patch cable is suited for data center patch panels, network equipment rooms, and horizontal cross-connect applications in commercial buildings. The 3-foot length is a common choice for short runs between patch panels and switches or between wall jacks and workstation equipment. Its riser-rated jacket makes it appropriate for plenum-adjacent vertical pathways where full plenum rating is not required. High-density server rooms and structured cabling installations benefit from the slim 28 AWG profile, which reduces cable bulk in crowded trays and panels.

Key Features

• Cat6a performance standard supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 500 MHz
• 28 AWG conductor gauge for flexible, low-bulk routing in high-density installations
• CMR riser rating for compliant vertical cable runs between building floors
• Orange jacket for quick visual identification in multi-cable environments
• 3-foot length suited for short patch panel and equipment connections

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6a patch cable compatible with Cat6a and Cat6 keystone jacks, patch panels, and RJ45 ports in structured cabling systems. Verify that the destination port and panel meet Cat6a specifications to maintain 10GbE performance.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians and licensed electricians typically install structured cabling components under ANSI/TIA-568 standards and applicable NEC Article 800 requirements. Verify riser versus plenum requirements for the specific pathway before installation, as CMR-rated cable is not a substitute for CMP plenum cable in air-handling spaces. Avoid sharp bends beyond the cable minimum bend radius and do not over-cinch cable ties, as both can degrade Cat6a signal integrity.