C501104002 - Belden Wire & Cable

New Product Bulletin

Belden’s new patch cords are

comprised of its patented Bonded-

Pair cable and an improved boot

construction to ensure optimum

electrical performance – even in

high-density installations which

experience frequent

handling stresses.

Belden® Bonded-Pair

Modular Cords Are the

Only Cords That Pass the

Stringent TIA Mechanical

Stress Reliability Specifications

and Provide Optimum

Electrical Performance

The 10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E series of Bonded-

Pair Modular Cords are made with Belden’s

patented robust design Bonded-Pair cables.

These new modular cords offer the best

combination of transmission performance

and physical integrity. Bonded-Pair cable

technology ensures that these cords meet

the stringent TIA mechanical stress reliability

specifications. They are made with solid

conductors for improved attenuation in long

patch cords and pigtails often used in Data

Centers. The combination of Bonded-Pair cable,

improved strain relief and a flexible boot allows

for optimum performance in high-density

installations. The new simplified ordering code

scheme allows for customization of Bonded-

Pair Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations.

Features and Benefits

• Made with Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair

cable for exceptional structural stability

and electrical performance in environments

where frequent moves, adds, and changes

are routine

• Made with small diameter Bonded-Pair

cable for greater flexibility and higher

density installations

• Solid conductors improve attenuation and

are needed in long patch cords and pigtails

to eliminate the need for cable derating in

open-office cabling

• Built with improved strain relief and a

flexible boot for optimum protection in

high-density installations

•Wrap-around label on each cord for easier

product identification and length sorting

• Exceeds TIA and ISO transmission and

mechanical performance requirements

• New ordering code scheme to customize Bonded-

Pair Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations

Applications

• Patch panel or equipment connections in

Data Centers or Telecommunications Rooms

• Consolidation point connections

• Telecommunications outlet or

MUTOA connections

Bonded-Pair Cable

Belden’s breakthrough Bonded-Pair cables are

the result of a patented design that bonds the

individual insulated conductors together along

their longitudinal axis. This unique physical

characteristic results in uniform conductor-to-

conductor spacing – a key aspect in consistent

electrical performance. Even when a Bonded-

Pair Modular Cord is subjected to everyday

handling stresses such as bending, coiling and

pulling, its conductor-to-conductor spacing

remains stable.

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10GX®, CAT6+ and CAT5E

Bonded-Pair Modular Cords

Belden’s Bonded-Pair Cables offer uniform

conductor-to-conductor spacing even when

subjected to handling stresses.

10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 21 T568A/B-T568A/B = 1 Brown = 01 1 ft. (0.3 m) = 001

10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 22 Red = 02 2 ft. (0.6 m) = 002

CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 01 Orange = 03 3 ft. (0.9 m) = 003

CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 02 Yellow = 04 4 ft. (1.2 m) = 004

Green = 05 5 ft. (1.5 m) = 005

Blue = 06 6 ft. (1.8 m) = 006

Purple = 07 7 ft. (2.1 m) = 007

Gray = 08 8 ft. (2.4 m) = 008

White = 09 9 ft. (2.7 m) = 009

Black = 00 10 ft. (3.0 m) = 010

11 ft. (3.4 m) = 011

TIA 606 Color 12 ft. (3.7 m) = 012

Red = 12 13 ft. (4.0 m) = 013

Orange = 13 14 ft. (4.3 m) = 014

Yellow = 14 15 ft. (4.6 m) = 015

Green = 15 20 ft. (6.1 m) = 020

Blue = 16 25 ft. (7.6 m) = 025

Purple = 17

Bonded-Pair Patch Cords

Patch Cords Part Number Example:

C601106007 is CAT6+ Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, T568A/B-T568A/B, Blue, 7 ft (2.1 m)

Conﬁguration Matrices

10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E

Bonded-Pair Modular Cords

The following configuration matrices provide

information on how to customize Bonded-Pair

Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations and

generate part numbers. Please refer to the

Ordering Information for the most popular part

numbers. For other configuration choices, such

as custom lengths, contact our Customer Service

Department for more information.

Pigtails Part Number Example:

C601309025 is CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, T568B-Open, White, 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crossover Patch Cords Part Number Example:

C501502010 is CAT5E Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, Crossover IEEE, Red, 10 ft (3.0 m)

10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 21 T568A-Open = 2 Brown = 01 15 ft. (4.6 m) = 015

10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 22 T568B-Open = 3 Red = 02 20 ft. (6.1 m) = 020

CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 01 Orange = 03 25 ft. (7.6 m) = 025

CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 02 Yellow = 04 35 ft. (10.6 m) = 035

Green = 05 50 ft. (15.2 m) = 050

Blue = 06 75 ft. (22.9 m) = 075

Purple = 07 100 ft. (30.5 m) = 100

Gray = 08

White = 09

Black = 00

TIA 606 Color

Red = 12

Orange = 13

Yellow = 14

Green = 15

Blue = 16

Purple = 17

Performance Cable Termination Standard Color Length

10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 21 Crossover T568A-T568B = 4 Red = 02 1 ft. (0.3 m) = 001

10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 22 Crossover IEEE = 5 Yellow = 04 2 ft. (0.6 m) = 002

CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR = 01 3 ft. (0.9 m) = 003

CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP = 02 4 ft. (1.2 m) = 004

5 ft. (1.5 m) = 005

6 ft. (1.8 m) = 006

7 ft. (2.1 m) = 007

8 ft. (2.4 m) = 008

9 ft. (2.7 m) = 009

10 ft. (3.0 m) = 010

11 ft. (3.4 m) = 011

12 ft. (3.7 m) = 012

13 ft. (4.0 m) = 013

14 ft. (4.3 m) = 014

15 ft. (4.6 m) = 015

20 ft. (6.1 m) = 020

25 ft. (7.6 m) = 025

Ordering Information

10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E Bonded-Pair Modular Cords

These tables provide ordering numbers for the

most popular Bonded-Pair Patch Cords and

Pigtails. Refer to configuration matrices to

customize Bonded-Pair Patch Cord and

Pigtail configurations and generate part

numbers. For other configuration choices,

contact our Customer Service Department

for more information.

Accessories

Description Part Number

Patch Cord Tool AX102775

Velcro Cable Ties, 25 per Roll, Black, 8 in. AX100783

Velcro Cable Ties, 25 per Roll, Black, 12 in. AX100784

Wrap-around Labels, Gray, AX101555

48 Labels/Sheet (25 sheets per pack)

Connecting Tool AX100749

Termination Station AX101852

Release Tool AX101185

Cable Preparation Tool 1797B

10GX Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR

10GX Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR

CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR

CAT6+ Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR

15 ft (4.6 m) — — C601306015 C601308015 C601309015 -

25 ft (7.6 m) — — C601306025 C601308025 C601309025 -

35 ft (10.6 m) — — C601306035 C601308035 C601309035 -

50 ft (15.2 m) — — C601306050 C601308050 C601309050 -

Length Yellow Green Blue Gray White Black

2 ft (0.6 m) C601104002 C601105002 C601106002 C601108002 C601109002 C601100002

4 ft (1.2 m) C601104004 C601105004 C601106004 C601108004 C601109004 C601100004

7 ft (2.1 m) C601104007 C601105007 C601106007 C601108007 C601109007 C601100007

10 ft (3.0 m) C601104010 C601105010 C601106010 C601108010 C601109010 C601100010

15 ft (4.6 m) C601104015 C601105015 C601106015 C601108015 C601109015 C601100015

25 ft (7.6 m) C601104025 C601105025 C601106025 C601108025 C601109025 C601100025

CAT5E Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR

2 ft (0.6 m) C501104002 C501105002 C501106002 C501108002 C501109002 C501100002

4 ft (1.2 m) C501104004 C501105004 C501106004 C501108004 C501109004 C501100004

7 ft (2.1 m) C501104007 C501105007 C501106007 C501108007 C501109007 C501100007

10 ft (3.0 m) C501104010 C501105010 C501106010 C501108010 C501109010 C501100010

15 ft (4.6 m) C501104015 C501105015 C501106015 C501108015 C501109015 C501100015

25 ft (7.6 m) C501104025 C501105025 C501106025 C501108025 C501109025 C501100025

CAT5E Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR

15 ft (4.6 m) — — C501206015 C501208015 C501209015 —

25 ft (7.6 m) — — C501206025 C501208025 C501209025 —

35 ft (10.6 m) — — C501206035 C501208035 C501209035 —

50 ft (15.2 m) — — C501206050 C501208050 C501209050 —

CAT5E Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR

15 ft (4.6 m) — — C501306015 C501308015 C501309015 —

25 ft (7.6 m) — — C501306025 C501308025 C501309025 —

35 ft (10.6 m) — — C501306035 C501308035 C501309035 —

50 ft (15.2 m) — — C501306050 C501308050 C501309050 —

10GX Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR

CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR

15 ft (4.6 m) — — CA21306015 CA21308015 CA21309015 —

25 ft (7.6 m) — — CA21306025 CA21308025 CA21309025 —

35 ft (10.6 m) — — CA21306035 CA21308035 CA21309035 —

50 ft (15.2 m) — — CA21306050 CA21308050 CA21309050 —

15 ft (4.6 m) — — C601206015 C601208015 C601209015 -

25 ft (7.6 m) — — C601206025 C601208025 C601209025 -

35 ft (10.6 m) — — C601206035 C601208035 C601209035 -

50 ft (15.2 m) — — C601206050 C601208050 C601209050 -

15 ft (4.6 m) — — CA21206015 CA21208015 CA21209015 —

25 ft (7.6 m) — — CA21206025 CA21208025 CA21209025 —

35 ft (10.6 m) — — CA21206035 CA21208035 CA21209035 —

50 ft (15.2 m) — — CA21206050 CA21208050 CA21209050 —

2 ft (0.6 m) CA21104002 CA21105002 CA21106002 CA21108002 CA21109002 CA21100002

4 ft (1.2 m) CA21104004 CA21105004 CA21106004 CA21108004 CA21109004 CA21100004

7 ft (2.1 m) CA21104007 CA21105007 CA21106007 CA21108007 CA21109007 CA21100007

10 ft (3.0 m) CA21104010 CA21105010 CA21106010 CA21108010 CA21109010 CA21100010

15 ft (4.6 m) CA21104015 CA21105015 CA21106015 CA21108015 CA21109015 CA21100015

25 ft (7.6 m) CA21104025 CA21105025 CA21106025 CA21108025 CA21109025 CA21100025

The Bonded-Pair Advantage

in Modular Cords

A twisted-pair is comprised of two insulated

conductors. The center-to-center distance of the

copper within the two conductors of the pair, or

its centricity, is a key parameter that influences

the pair’s electrical performance (see Figure 1).

Ideally, this distance should remain fixed and

stable along the length of the twisted pair.

Frequent handling stress applied to modular

cords disturbs this relationship and therefore

also affects the cable’s electrical performance.

The slightest manipulation of a nonbonded-pair

can cause gaps between the two conductors

of the pair.

Even minor disturbances in the spacing can

have a significant impact on the electrical

performance, particularly impedance, return

loss and crosstalk. Since the two conductors

of a Bonded-Pair cable are bonded together,

gaps cannot form in between the conductors.

The physical integrity of the pair is maintained,

resulting in consistent electrical performance.

The stresses of routine modular cord handling

will change the physical structure of a non-

bonded-pair cable. When cords are squeezed

and bent in pathways and cable managers, the

majority of the stress is distributed to the pairs

of the cable. The pairs must withstand this force

despite being manipulated - while, ideally,

maintaining a consistent centricity. Furthermore,

any kink in the cord’s cable also changes the

relationship of the conductors of a pair. For

these reasons, the electrical properties of a

nonbonded-pair cord can degrade over time

(see Figure 2).

In comparison, because of the robust design of

Bonded-Pair cords, concerns about stress and

bend radius are virtually eliminated. Bonded-

Pair Modular Cord cables boast significantly

higher maximum pulling tensions and tighter

bend radii over the recommended guidelines

to accommodate real-world installation issues.

Thus, the electrical performance of Bonded-Pair

Modular Cords experiences few changes over

time and use.

The integrity of cabling systems and entire

networks depends on the integrity of modular

cords; they are the weakest link in the channel.

When the performance of a simple cord in

the network is compromised, overall system

performance is jeopardized. Bonded-Pair

Modular Cords maintain their physical

integrity – and therefore their electrical

performance – even when subjected to handling

stresses in workstation outlets and patch panel

installations. This means less trouble-shooting

and downtime for the end-user.

Belden Technical Support 1.800.BELDEN.1 (1.800.235.3361) www.belden.com

Patch Cord Mechanical Stress Reliability

(Tested as per TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Normative Annex F.4.3.1)

Return Loss Margin Variation

-8

-6

-4

-2

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4

Return Loss Margin (dB)

Belden Bonded-

Pair Patch Cords

Nonbonded-pair

Patch Cords

Uncoiled

Coiled into 6 in. dia.

Compressed into 2.5 in. width

Twisted into a figure eight

Patch Cord Mechanical Stress Reliability

Belden Bonded-Pair Patch Cords vs. Conventional Nonbonded-pair Patch Cords

(Tested as per TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Normative Annex F.4.3.1)

Return Loss Margin Variation

Only Belden Bonded-Pair Patch Cords maintain their Return Loss performance throughout each step

of the mechanical stress test; providing an exclusive performance advantage.

Figure 2: The slightest manipulation of a nonbonded-pair (left) can cause gaps between

the conductors of the pair and impair electrical performance. Gaps cannot form between

the conductors in a Bonded-Pair (right), resulting in consistent electrical performance.

Nonbonded-Pair

Loss of centricity caused by

gaps in an nonbonded-pair.

Bonded-Pair

A Bonded-Pair can be manipulated without

causing performance-robbing gaps

between the pairs.

Figure 1: The distance between the conductors,

or the conductor-to-conductor centricity, should

remain ﬁxed and stable along the length of the

twisted pair.

Bonded-Pair

Nonbonded-Pair

Bonded-Pair Patch Cords

10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E Bonded-Pair Modular Cords

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