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Legrand Group invests in high-performance structured cabling systems
The Legrand Group has made a substantial investment in the development of high-performance structured cabling systems that meet the demands of rising data volumes exchanged in buildings , the escalation of networks and the need for higher data speeds , as well as guaranteed continuity of service .
New to the range is the LCS structured cabling system , developed by Legrand to address the challenges of performance , scalability and efficiency in communication networks for data transmission .
The LCS copper and fibre optic cabling system , which facilitates easy installation , enables increased data transfer speeds in server rooms , data centres , audio visual systems , workstations and small IT environments . The system also meets the requirements of local area networks ( LANs ).
The copper system offers 25 Gbps and 40 Gbps ( Ethernet applications ) and the fibre optic system , which is the transmission medium that enables a larger bandwidth to be used than copper cables , provides transmission speeds of 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps ( Ethernet applications ). Copper and fibre optic systems are suitable for MTP / MPO high density applications , up to Cat 8 .
The copper range encompasses connectors , patch panels and patch cords and connectors . New tool-less RJ 45 connectors ensure a perfect connection within a few seconds , guaranteeing optimum performance of the link from the patch panel to the workstation .
These components are colour-coded for identification of each category . ( Cat 5e is grey , Cat 6 is blue , Cat 6A is yellow and Cat8 is aqua ).
Copper system patch panels are available in flat and angled versions , with up to 48 ports per unit . These patch panels have been designed for optimised space , allowing easy maintenance and enabling future upgrades .
Other features include a fast push-button extraction facility and a cable guiding system that ensures neat cable management .
LCS fibre optic connectors are installed using a small patented splicer that prepares , cleaves and splices the fibre , also offering heat protection .
Newly designed fibre optic panels and drawers are available in versions from 96 connectors per unit to 144 connectors per unit . These panels have sliding drawers and a fast push-button system for easy maintenance and upgrades .
The LCS system offers modularity via sliding drawers that enable a mix of fibre optic and copper , while increasing the number of connection points .
New rack servers provide greater flexibility and optimum efficiency , ensuring optimisation of energy .
According to Legrand , installation and maintenance is simplified by the new connector locking system and automatic pull-out sliding cassettes . With this system , it is possible to remove connectors without having to disconnect the cords .
The company said the system is fully compatible with other Legrand solutions , including new LCS enclosures and power distribution units ( PDUs ), designed for simple set-up and system integration . Wallmounting cabinets can be fitted anywhere where aesthetic quality is important . p
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