Belden Inc. M58288B Cat6 Cmp Patch Cable Orange

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. M58288B is a Category 6 CMP-rated Ethernet patch cable finished in orange jacket. CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) rating means the cable meets strict plenum-space fire and smoke requirements, making it suitable for installation in air-handling spaces above drop ceilings and in raised floors. This type of cable is installed by licensed low-voltage technicians and network cabling professionals in commercial and light commercial environments where building codes mandate plenum-rated cabling. The orange jacket color is commonly used to identify specific network segments or VLAN assignments in structured cabling systems.

This patch cable is used in horizontal and equipment-room runs where plenum-rated Cat6 performance is required. Typical applications include connecting patch panels to network switches, workstation drops, and other short-to-medium structured cabling links in office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces subject to NFPA 90A plenum requirements. The Cat6 rating supports Gigabit Ethernet and higher-bandwidth network applications.

Key Features

• CMP plenum rating meets NFPA 90A fire and smoke requirements for air-handling spaces
• Category 6 performance supports Gigabit Ethernet and 10GBase-T applications at shorter distances
• Orange jacket color supports color-coded structured cabling identification practices
• Sold individually (each) for flexible quantity purchasing

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6 CMP patch cable for use with Category 6 patch panels, keystone jacks, and network switches in plenum-rated structured cabling installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or network cabling technician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and applicable local building codes. Verify that plenum-rated cable is required by the authority having jurisdiction before installation in air-handling spaces. Avoid sharp bends and maintain minimum bend radius to preserve signal integrity. Power down or disconnect active network equipment at the relevant port before making cable connections.