Belden Inc. CAF1204040 Cat6 Cmr Patch Cable Yellow 40 Feet

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CAF1204040 is a Cat6 patch cable rated for CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) applications, designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential environments. Built to T568A wiring standards, this cable provides reliable Gigabit and 10-Gigabit-capable connectivity between network equipment, patch panels, and wall outlets. At 40 feet in length, it suits longer horizontal runs within an equipment room or between network closets on the same floor. Licensed network technicians, low-voltage contractors, and IT infrastructure installers are the primary users of this cable type.

This cable is suited for riser-rated installations where the cable must pass vertically between floors within a building without running through air handling spaces. The T568A termination standard makes it compatible with structured cabling systems wired to that convention. Typical applications include connecting patch panels to switches, workstation drops, and intermediate distribution frames in commercial office buildings, schools, and institutional facilities. The 40-foot length accommodates runs that shorter patch cables cannot reach without splicing or additional hardware.

Key Features

• CMR (Riser) fire rating suitable for vertical cable runs between floors
• T568A wiring standard for compatibility with matching-standard patch panels and jacks
• Cat6 performance supporting Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications
• 40-foot length for longer in-rack or cross-room runs
• Yellow jacket for color-coded cable plant organization

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Cat6 riser patch cable compatible with standard RJ45 ports on network switches, patch panels, and wall jacks wired to the T568A convention in structured cabling installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or network cabling contractor in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Do not exceed the maximum bend radius for Cat6 cable, and avoid running alongside high-voltage conductors without adequate separation per NEC guidelines. Riser-rated cable must not be substituted for plenum-rated cable in air handling spaces. Verify that both ends of the cabling system use matching T568A terminations to avoid crossed-pair faults.