Belden Inc. CAF1300025 CAT6 Patch Cable Cmr 25 Feet

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CAF1300025 is a CAT6 patch cable rated for CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) environments, designed for structured network cabling installations in commercial and light industrial buildings. Terminated to the T568B wiring standard, this 25-foot cable ships in black jacket and is sold as a single unit. CMR-rated cables meet fire propagation requirements for riser runs between floors, making them a code-compliant choice where plenum-rated cable is not required. Network technicians, low-voltage contractors, and electrical installers rely on this cable type for patch panel connections, switch drops, and device-to-outlet runs in data rooms and telecom closets.

This cable is suited for horizontal and riser data runs in commercial office builds, school networks, healthcare facilities, and similar structured cabling environments. The T568B termination is the dominant wiring standard in North American installations and ensures compatibility with the vast majority of patch panels, keystone jacks, and network interface equipment currently in use. At 25 feet, this cable addresses longer equipment room and cross-connect runs where shorter patch cables fall short.

Key Features

• CAT6 performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBase-T applications at standard channel lengths
• T568B termination standard — dominant wiring convention for North American structured cabling
• CMR (Riser) fire rating meets code requirements for vertical runs between floors where plenum rating is not mandated
• 25-foot length suits longer patch panel, switch, and cross-connect runs
• Black jacket for easy visual identification and color-coded cable management
• Sold as a single cable (1 EA per unit)

Compatibility

Designed as a standard T568B-terminated CAT6 patch cable suitable for use with CAT6-rated patch panels, keystone jacks, and network switches in riser-approved structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage contractors and network technicians install riser-rated patch cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable local building codes. Verify that CMR-rated cable is permitted for the intended pathway — plenum-rated cable is required in air-handling spaces and must not be substituted with CMR. Avoid sharp bend radii that exceed the cable manufacturer guidelines for CAT6 performance. Do not run alongside high-voltage conductors without maintaining appropriate separation per NEC Article 800.