Belden Inc. CAF2108008 CAT6 Patch Cord Gray 8 Foot

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. CAF2108008 is a CAT6 patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and industrial network environments. This cable is rated CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum), making it suitable for use in plenum air-handling spaces where fire and smoke propagation ratings are required by code. At 8 feet in length with a gray jacket, it provides a clean, organized connection between network equipment, patch panels, and wall jacks. Licensed low-voltage technicians and network cabling professionals are the primary installers of this product.

This patch cord is used in horizontal and equipment-room cabling runs for CAT6 and CAT6E structured cabling systems. Typical applications include data center patching, office network infrastructure, and telecom room equipment connections. The CMP plenum rating makes it compliant for installations in return-air ceiling spaces and raised-floor environments where local fire codes require plenum-rated cable. It is sold individually as a single unit.

Key Features

• CMP plenum-rated jacket for use in air-handling and plenum spaces
• CAT6 performance category for Gigabit Ethernet and structured cabling applications
• Gray jacket color for easy identification and cable management
• 8-foot length suitable for typical equipment-room patch connections
• Single-unit packaging for flexible quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard addition to CAT6 and CAT6E structured cabling systems using standard RJ45 patch panels, network switches, and keystone jacks.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or network cabling technician in accordance with TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable local building codes. Power down or place active ports in an inactive state before connecting or disconnecting patch cords in live network environments to avoid signal disruption. When routing through plenum spaces, verify that all cable used in that run, including this patch cord, carries the required CMP rating per local fire code. Avoid sharp bends beyond the cable minimum bend radius to maintain signal integrity.