Belden Inc. M59146RB Cat6a U/utp Plenum Cable Blue

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. M59146RB is a Category 6A unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) plenum-rated data cable designed for high-speed network installations in air-handling spaces. Built to Cat6a specifications, it supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet over horizontal runs up to 100 meters and meets the CMP plenum jacket rating required when cable is routed through HVAC plenums or air ducts. The 4-pair construction delivers the headroom and alien crosstalk performance that structured cabling installers demand in high-density environments. It ships in a reel-in-box format for clean, tangle-free pulls on the job.

This cable is suited for commercial and institutional structured cabling systems where plenum-rated pathways are required by code. Typical applications include horizontal runs from telecommunications rooms to workstation outlets in office buildings, healthcare facilities, education campuses, and data centers. The reel-in-box packaging makes it practical for single-technician pulls through ceilings, wall cavities, and conduit in plenum-rated air-handling spaces.

Key Features

• Cat6a rated for 10GBase-T Ethernet at up to 100 meters horizontal channel
• U/UTP construction with 4 unshielded twisted pairs
• CMP plenum jacket rating for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit where permitted by code
• Blue jacket color for easy identification and color-coded infrastructure management
• Reel-in-box format reduces kinking and tangling during cable pulls

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style plenum structured cabling solution compatible with standard Cat6a keystone jacks, patch panels, and termination hardware that accept 4-pair 23 AWG UTP cable per TIA-568 guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage cabling technician or licensed electrician in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards and local building codes. CMP-rated cable is required by the NEC when routed through plenum air-handling spaces; verify local authority having jurisdiction requirements before installation. Observe manufacturer bend radius minimums and avoid exceeding the cable's pulling tension rating during the pull. Terminate both ends with Cat6a-rated connectors or jacks to maintain channel performance.