Belden Inc. CAF1106003 CAT6 Patch Cable 3 Feet Blue Cmr

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CAF1106003 is a CAT6 patch cable rated for CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) environments, finished in blue with a boot length of 3 feet. It is designed to terminate structured wiring runs between network switches, patch panels, and end devices in commercial and residential data installations. CMR-rated jackets meet the National Electrical Code requirements for riser pathways, making this cable suitable for vertical runs between floors where plenum rating is not required. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use this cable for high-speed Ethernet connections up to 10 Gbps on CAT6-compliant infrastructure.

This patch cable is suited for use in commercial buildings, data centers, server rooms, and structured wiring closets. It supports standard 10/100/1000Base-T and 10GBase-T Ethernet applications over CAT6-rated horizontal cabling. The 3-foot length makes it practical for short-run connections within racks, patch panels, and wall-plate terminations. The blue jacket aids in color-coded cable management schemes commonly used in network infrastructure environments.

Key Features

• CAT6 performance rating supporting up to 10 Gbps Ethernet applications
• CMR (Riser) jacket rating meets NEC requirements for vertical cable runs between floors
• 3-foot length suited for rack and panel patching applications
• Blue jacket for use in color-coded cable management systems
• Sold as a single unit (EA), ready for immediate installation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard CAT6 patch cable compatible with RJ45 keystone jacks, patch panels, and network switches or routers equipped with 8P8C RJ45 ports in CAT6-rated structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and network installers typically handle patch cable termination and management. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management hardware. Verify that the riser pathway does not require a plenum (CMP) rating per local building and fire codes before installation. Avoid sharp bends or bundling tension that exceeds the minimum bend radius for CAT6 cable, as this can degrade signal performance.