Qualified Partner Program

RJ45 Cords

Felice Guarna, Training Program Manager

Wetzikon, Dec. 2005

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Rj45 cords

The generic name CORDS defines a flexible cable, terminated with 2 Rj45 plugs.

Depending on its function and the position it has in the cabling system, the cord assumes different name:

Patch cords

Work area cord

Equipment cord

Consolidation point cord

Generic Cabling System Standards define for each function a set of rules

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Patch cords (generally flexible cable)

Used to cross connect- limited in length- max 5m generally flexible cable

Work area cord (generally flexible cable)

Used to connect Equipment to TO- length up to 20m

Equipment cord (generally flexible cable)

Used to connect Active components in the Rack- limited to 5m max.

Consolidation point cord (generally flexible cable but could be solid)

Used to connect T.O. or M.U.T.O. to Consolidation Point – part of Permanent Link design- max length not specified but calculated according to formula in the Standard

Rj45 cords

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RJ45 cords

R&Mfreenet system offer different lines of cords:

Cat. 5e patch cords (CLASSICsystem)- - IDC plug Cat. 6 patch cords (STARsystem) – IDC plug R&Mfreenet Customised patch cords – IDC plug

Commercial line – pierced contact

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RJ45 patch cords (not Commercial line)

All R&Mfreenet cords are designed, manufactured and tested according to latest Cabling Standards. They fulfil the requirements of class D (classic) or E (star) according to latest ISO/IEC and EN as well as TIA/EIA.

Except Commercial Line, R&Mfreenet Cords are manufactured using R&Mfreenet Cat. 6 plug and proper category (Cat. 5e and Cat. 6) flexible cable.

Cat. 6 plug

Cat. 5e flexible cableCat. 6 flexible cable

Cat 5e (Classic System) Cat 6 (Star System)

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RJ45 patch cords

Features All cords by R&Mfreenet are supporting

Gigabit Ethernet. Patented Pair Crossover design will

assure consistency of NEXT and RL performances.

Pairs on double layer increases separation of conductors and reduces NEXT.

100% stringent testing and superior peformance will assure R&Mfreenet cords will outperform limits of the Standards for their Class.

Support all R&Mfreenet security features.

Recommended wiring

Pin assignment of RJ45 plugs

1

8

1

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RJ45 R&Mfreenet cords

Colored replaceable Clip

Special strain relief assuringBending radius on 360°

Plastic housing color defines Class:Transparent Class DBlue Class E

Optional Labeling area

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RJ45 R&Mfreenet cords

Features

8 Color clips.

Cord available in U/UTP and SF/UTP flexible cable, LS0H and LSFR0H respectively.

Class D U/UTP Cords available in PVC also.

UL/CSA approved

Screened Cords available with ground bonded on both plugs or on one plug only.

Cords ready to be used on safe Lock

Available in lengths of 0.5 up to 20 m

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RJ45 Cat. 6 cords

Features

Every single patch cord is tested for transmission performance (RL + Next) and marked with quality stamp.

Can be used for Cat. 5e applications (fully backwards compatible).

New strain relief concept to maintain cord geometry and reduce RL.

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Accessories (not for commercial line)

Safety clip for patch cords Prevents accidental disconnections

Data safety locks Prevents wrong connections by means of mechanical keying.

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R&M „Commercial cords“

Only the standard assortment is available ( No Customized versions)

Not in R&Mfreenet catalogue

Not supporting R&Mfreenet Security system

All Patch cords are real Cat.5e (2002)

All Patch cords have modified booth to preserve cable geometry

R&Mfreenet label

R&Mfreenet design

R&Mfreenet quality

R&Mfreenet warranty

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Color coding for ALL R&M cords

The color coding can be snapped onto the strain relieves within

seconds. In case of cord change, color clip is quickly exchanged.

Opening allows quick insertion/removal on strain relief

Colour coding clips