INTELLIGENT CABLING
R & M launches mixed-media Netscale 48 , supporting fibre and copper in single patch panel
R eichle and De-Massari AG ( R & M ), a global developer and provider of cabling systems for high-quality network infrastructures , has launched its revolutionary mixed-use Netscale 48 patch panel . With this new 48 port panel , both fibre optic and copper cabling can be accommodated within a single height unit , effectively saving up to half the rack space traditionally required for a combination of both media . In addition , the compact mixed-media solution helps free up valuable space for more cabling , switches and servers , making it the ideal high-density patch panel for data centres and LAN environments .
“ Copper cabling is still extensively used in the Middle East , especially in office environments . At the same time , fibre cabling is essential to meet ever growing bandwidth requirements . With space being a major constraint in such set ups , there is tremendous value that our mixed-used panel can provide . Furthermore , this solution offers investment protection as it allows organisations to gradually shift from copper to fibre connectivity without having to replace existing data centre infrastructure ,” said Nabil Khalil , Executive Vice-President , R & M Middle East , Turkey and Africa .
Netscale 48 can be equipped with all types of adapters available on the market today . These include the fibre optic connectors LC , SC , MPO , E-2000 and even the latest types CS , SN , MDC of the Very Small Form Factor ( VSFF ) class . The R & M products Cat 6A ISO , Cat 6A EL and Cat 8 can be used for copper connectivity .
The solution has been designed to accommodate changes without any network disruptions . An additional feature is the integrated patch cord manager which saves space-consuming additional height units with cable guides on the front . Netscale 48 supports automated infrastructure management ( AIM ) and is ‘ hot-pluggable ’ as sensor strips of the R & MinteliPhy AIM system can be plugged in or replaced during operation .
The new 48 port variant is the latest addition to R & M ’ s Netscale range of solutions which offer the industry ’ s highest density of fibre optics ports for 19-inch cabinets . The family includes the larger Netscale 72 and Netscale 120 solutions , and is the first Ultra High Density platform with integrated functions for automated infrastructure management .
R & M is a global producer of future-proof products and systems for communication and data networks . The company ’ s close collaboration with certified partners results in pioneering work in the sectors LAN , public and telecom networks as well as data centres . The Swiss family company stands for innovation , quality and customer orientation . Thanks to the innovative strength of the company , R & M now covers the entire connectivity range . •
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