This document provides an overview of Belden's end-to-end copper cabling systems, known as Belden IBDN Copper Systems. It describes the five different levels of Belden IBDN Copper Systems offered to meet varying needs, including the flagship 10GX System designed for 10 Gigabit applications. Key features and components of each system level are summarized, along with innovative Belden technologies like bonded-pair cables. The document also discusses pre-terminated cabling systems, KeyConnect modularity, design and installation partners, and product warranties.

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One Enterprise. Belden IBDN
Copper Systems
One Infrastructure.
One Partner.

2. Belden has the end-to-end copper cabling
system to meet your current networking
challenges while providing the bandwidth
and scalability for the needs of the future.

3. One Enterprise.
One Infrastructure.
One Partner.
Belden IBDN Copper Systems Provide
Reliable, End-to-End Networking Performance
Belden understands that cabling is the core
Table of Contents Page
foundation of every network — its ability to
provide high performance, reliable transmission Introduction 3-7 Section 4 – Workstation Outlets 48-62
is essential for carrying out day-to-day business
Section 1 – IBDN Category 6A Systems 8-19 KeyConnect Faceplates 49
operations. From critical data center links
10GX Cable 9 KeyConnect Adapters and Boxes 50
that connect network switches and servers,
to horizontal and backbone links that deliver 10GX Patch Panels 10 KeyConnect Tamper-Resistant Faceplates,
MediaFlex Faceplate Kits 51
voice, data and video for a wide range of 10GX Modular Jacks 11
MediaFlex Plates, Adapter Boxes
networking, communications, audio-visual, 10GX Modular Cords 12 and Accessories 52
security and building management applications, Modular Cord Configuration Matrices 13 MediaFlex Inserts 53-54
Belden has the end-to-end copper cabling system 10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling System 14 Interface Plates, MDVO Faceplates 55
to meet your current networking challenges
10GX IDC System 15 Interface Surface Adapter Boxes,
while providing the bandwidth and scalability
10GX Shielded System—Cable 16 MDVO Adapters 56
for the needs of the future.
10GX Shielded System—KeyConnect Patch Multimedia Outlet Boxes and Modules 57
Panels, Modular Jacks and Cords 17 Multi-User Outlet Box,
10GX Shielded Pre-Terminated CAT5E BIX DVO Outlet 58
Cabling System 18 Accessories 59
SFP+ Direct Attached Cables 19 Tools 60
Section 2 – IBDN Category 6+ Systems 20-34 LabelFlex 61-62
DataTwist 4800 Cable 21-22 Section 5 – Miscellaneous Cables 63-71
DataTwist 3600 Cable 23-24 DataTwist 6, 5e and 5 Shielded Cable 64
DataTwist 2400 Cable 25 DataTwist 5e Cable 65
MediaTwist Cable 26 DataTwist 5e Outdoor Cable 66
KeyConnect Patch Panels 27 DataTwist 1200 UTP Siamese Cable 66
CAT6+ Modular Jacks 28 Limited Combustible Cable 67
CAT6+ Modular Cords 29 DataTwist Outside Plant Cable 68
3600 Pre-Terminated Cabling System 30 IBDN Plus Backbone Indoor Cable 68
GigaBIX IDC System 31 DataTwist 3 UTP and D-Inside Wire
DataTwist 2400 Shielded Cable 32 and Backbone Indoor Cable 69
CAT6+ Shielded Patch Panels and Patch Cable 70-71
Shielded Modular Jacks 33
Part Number Index 72-78
CAT6+ Shielded Modular Cords 34
Customer Service and
Section 3 – IBDN Category 5e Systems 35-47 Other Belden Contacts Back Cover
DataTwist 1200 Cable 36-37
KeyConnect Patch Panels 38-39
CAT5E Modular Jacks 40
CAT5E EZ-MDVO Modular Jacks 41
CAT5E Modular Cords 42
BIX Cross-Connect System 43
110 Cross-Connect System 44
DataTwist 1200 Shielded Cable 45
CAT5E Shielded Patch Panels and
Shielded Modular Jacks 46
CAT5E Shielded Modular Cords 47
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4. Representing Networking Leadership at Every Turn
Belden IBDN Copper Systems represent long-term investment that will outlast several
networking leadership at every turn, providing equipment and application upgrades. Combined
top-performing structured cabling systems that with a host of patch panels, assemblies, connectors
reduce downtime, ease deployment and facilitate and accessories, as well as a pre-terminated
migration to advanced networking technologies system, the IBDN 10GX System is the ideal solution
and converged building systems. Designed with for any current and future data center or
innovative technologies that provide beyond- horizontal cabling system.
standards performance, Belden IBDN Copper
Five different levels of Systems are available in five different IBDN 4800 System
levels to meet your specific needs — no matter
Belden IBDN Copper what your application, your environment or The highest performing Category 6 system
your plans. With verified performance through available, the IBDN 4800 System provides
Systems are offered comprehensive, independent third-party testing, guaranteed bandwidth to 300 MHz with
Belden IBDN Copper Systems are available with exceptional signal power and signal-to-noise
to meet customers’ the following wide range of components — each performance that tops TIA/EIA Category 6
tuned to its other system components to provide requirements. From transmitting large volumes
specific needs. optimum, end-to-end system performance. of data throughout the LAN and data center,
to today’s advanced applications like Voice over
• Pre-Terminated and Field-Terminated Systems IP (VoIP), video over IP, Power over Ethernet
• Nonbonded-Pair and Bonded-Pair cable (PoE) Plus and IP-based security and building
and assemblies management systems, the IBDN 4800 System
• Unshielded and shielded cable, assemblies supports a variety of environments and
and components applications. With a wide range of components
and accessories, the end-to-end IBDN 4800
• Ultra High-Density, AngleFlex and standard
System offers the longest operational life span of
patch panels
any Category 6 system.
• KeyConnect and MDVO-Style modular jacks
• Patch cords, pigtails and pre-terminated IBDN 3600 System
cabling assemblies
The IBDN 3600 System offers the best price-
• MediaFlex, KeyConnect and MDVO-Style
workstation outlet systems performance ratio of any end-to-end Category
6 system on the market. With guaranteed
• BIX and 110 IDC cross-connect systems. performance to 280 MHz, the IBDN 3600
• Indoor, outdoor and specialty backbone System offers headroom beyond the TIA/EIA
and riser cables Category 6 standard to support any current IP-
based application, including VoIP, PoE, wireless
The following is a recap of each of the five Belden access points and building automation systems.
IBDN Copper Systems. Enhanced crosstalk and impedance performance,
combined with a compact size and available
pre-terminated system for rapid data center
IBDN 10GX System
deployment, makes the IBDN 3600 System the
The IBDN 10GX System is an end-to-end most cost-effective solution for high-traffic
copper system designed with dynamic enabling and high bit-rate applications throughout the
technologies to support the most demanding LAN environment.
current and future high-end applications with
performance beyond the TIA/EIA Category 6A
standard. With a guaranteed 625 MHz of usable
bandwidth for 10BASE-T applications and the
highest supported frequency for broadband video
at 860 MHz, the IBDN 10GX System is an ideal
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IBDN 2400 System Belden IBDN Copper Systems – Performance and Component Selection Matrix
The IBDN 2400 System offers moderate IBDN System 10GX System 4800 System 3600 System 2400 System 1200 System
communications performance for general
Performance
business applications and transactions, including Standard
Category 6A Category 6 Category 6 Category 6 Category 5e
advanced file sharing and downloads. It offers a
Available
guaranteed bandwidth of 250 MHz to support 625 MHz 300 MHz 280 MHz 250 MHz 160 MHz
Bandwidth
10/100/1000BASE-T applications with enhanced,
error-free Category 6 performance. With cables, DataTwist
Cable DataTwist DataTwist 2400 Series DataTwist
modular jacks, cords, patch panels and a cross- 10GX Series
Selection 4800 Series 3600 Series 1200 Series
connect system, the IBDN 2400 System is an ideal MediaTwist Series
market-entry solution for businesses ready for 10GX IDC
GigaBIX Cross-Connect
BIX and 110
reliable end-to-end Category 6 performance. Cross-Connect Cross-Connect
10GX CAT5E
Patch Panels Patch Panels
IBDN 1200 System CAT6+ Patch Panels
Connectivity 10GX CAT5E
CAT6+ Modular Jacks
For networks requiring only Category 5e Selection Modular Jacks Modular Jacks
CAT6+ Modular Cords
performance, the IBDN 1200 System is the best 10GX CAT5E
performing Category 5e system available. The Modular Cords Modular Cords
IBDN 1200 System exceeds all requirements KeyConnect and Flex Modular Patch Panels
for Category 5e performance with guaranteed MediaFlex, KeyConnect, Interface and MDVO Outlet Hardware
bandwidth to 160 MHz—more bandwidth than
(Configurable with appropriate modules)
typical Category 5e systems. Ideal for budget-
conscious and short-term investments, the
IBDN 1200 System is robust enough to support
a variety of basic business applications in
standard environments, including basic PoE.
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6. Top-quality Flagship Innovations Provide the Ultimate Value
Backed by years of field-proven telecommunica- Pre-Terminated Cabling Systems
tions experience, Belden IBDN Copper System
Ideal for data centers
components include several innovative tech-
where time, reliability and
nologies designed to ensure cost-effective, easy
performance are critical,
deployment and maximum performance and
Belden Pre-Terminated
reliability, while meeting current and future needs
Cabling Systems are easy
for capacity and scalability. These products are
to configure, easy to order
designed with the same focus on quality and per-
and easy to install. With an
formance found in Belden’s complete product line.
intuitive plug-and-play action, built-in reliability
that virtually eliminates testing, and simple
Belden Bonded-Pair Cables reusable components, Belden’s Pre-Terminated
There’s a Belden Available for each IBDN
Cabling Systems provide superior performance,
save significant time and money and offer energy
Copper System, Belden
IBDN Copper System Bonded-Pair Cables
and waste savings. At the heart of these systems
are two core components — pre-terminated cable
feature a patented design
that’s right for you. that bonds the individual
assemblies and RJ45 modular couplers. The pre-
terminated cable assemblies are a 6-cable bundle
conductors along their
terminated with smaller footprint RJ45 plugs that
longitudinal axis for
provide easy pulling, routing, cable management
extremely uniform spacing that maintains pair
and connection. Compatible with Belden’s full line
geometry and consistent electrical performance.
of KeyConnect modular patch panels, the RJ45
With higher pulling tensions and tighter bend
modular couplers are RJ45-to-RJ45 inline couplers
radii, Belden Bonded-Pair Cables are better
designed to meet the performance requirements
suited to withstand the rigors of real-world
of a single plug-jack connection while offering
installations and accommodate high-density data
the inherent simplicity of a true plug-and-play
center applications that experience a great deal
solution. The Belden Pre-Terminated Cabling
of cable bending in and around patch panels.
Systems are available in unshielded and shielded
Because Belden Bonded-Pair Cables avoid gaps
10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling Systems for
along the twisted pairs, they provide improved
10 Gigabit applications and in the 3600 Pre-
return loss and balance performance that makes
Terminated Cabling Solution for the ultimate in
them less susceptible to electromagnetic and
Category 6 performance.
radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) in noisy
environments. This innovative Belden technology
is ideal for high frequency 10 Gigabit and
broadband video applications, as well as any
mission-critical situation where dropped signals
are not an option.
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KeyConnect Modularity Modules. KeyConnect components come in
a variety of colors and styles, including more
Belden’s KeyConnect than 19 colors of jacks, stainless steel faceplates,
System includes a wide Best-in-Class Support and Warranties
single-gang and double-gang configurations,
range of KeyConnect and boxes equipped with protective shutters. All Belden IBDN Systems are backed by
patch panels, expert service and technical support and a
faceplates, adapters commitment to delivering high-performance,
and boxes, combined Best Design and Installation Partners
reliable transmission solutions. Belden backs
with a complete line of Well positioned as a leading single-source cerified IBDN systems with two unique best-
KeyConnect Modules, provider, Belden’s global network of top-quality in-class warranties for complete peace of mind
including KeyConnect Modular Jacks available distribution and fully-trained installation partners — a 25-Year Product Warranty and a Lifetime
in 10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E to suit any network provide comprehensive local and global support Application Assurance Program. From the date
performance level. Each modular component of from design, delivery and installation to post- of installation, the 25-Year Product Warranty
the KeyConnect series seamlessly fits together to installation support. Belden recruits and qualifies warrants against defects in materials and
accommodate any application—from the data only the best design and installation partners as workmanship and guarantees components to
center to the workstation. Designed with superior our authored Certified System Vendors (CSVs). meet or exceed all applicable standards. Under
signal transmission performance, the compact Belden invests heavily in evaluating, training the Lifetime Application Assurance Program,
KeyConnect Modules can be easily inserted and qualifying our partners so they have the Belden warrants that each certified IBDN System
and removed from any keystone-style opening, knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure will deliver its specified throughput rate and
providing design flexibility, reduced installation that the design and installation of each Belden minimum bandwidth capabilities and be capable
time and the ability to reconfigure as needs IBDN system is optimized for the required of operating the applications that the system
change. For data centers and telecommunications standards, technology environment and was originally designed to support, as well as
rooms, modular KeyConnect Patch Panels can be lifespan of the network. any new applications, for the lifetime of the
preloaded or configured using any KeyConnect installed system.
Modules for any level of density, including a
48-port/1U configuration. The modules can also
be used with front-loading Belden MediaFlex Contact Belden Today
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