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iemon, a global network
infrastructure specialist, has
announced the addition of fully
shielded SkinnyPatch category 6A modular
patch cords to its comprehensive line of
high-performance copper cabling solutions
in the Middle East and Africa. The new
cords deliver superior category 6A shielded
performance and feature a reduced
diameter for improved pathway fill, airflow
and increased flexibility in high-density
datacentre environments.
With a 28 AWG stranded copper
construction that enables a smaller cable
diameter of just 5.5 mm, SkinnyPatch
category 6A S/FTP modular patch cords
offer a significantly tighter bend radius
for easier cable routing and enhanced
cable management to facilitate moves,
adds and changes in tight spaces. The
overall smaller diameter provides
pathway savings in racks and cabinets
while maximising airflow for improved
equipment reliability. At the same time,
the fully shielded (S/FTP) construction of
these cords delivers superior transmission
and enhanced alien crosstalk performance
over unshielded (UTP) cords, for
deployment in high-density patching
areas in 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T)
switch-to-server applications.
The use of 28 AWG patch cords has
grown significantly in popularity due to
concerns surrounding restricted airflow in
today’s datacentres and telecommunications
Narender Vasandani, Technical Manager
Middle East and India at Siemon.
spaces where high density patching areas
are commonplace. Our new SkinnyPatch
category 6A shielded modular patch cords
provide the exceptional shielded cable
performance that our customers have come
to expect from Siemon, while offering them
a smaller diameter to improve airflow,
accessibility, routing and space savings in
these tighter spaces.
The new patch cords exceed ANSI/
TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801:2002
performance standards as confirmed by
Intertek, an independent third party test lab.
SkinnyPatch category 6A plug technology
features Siemon’s patented cross pair
isolator for exceptional NEXT performance
and innovative 360-degree crimp for
excellent plug-to-cable strain relief.
To learn more about SkinnyPatch 6A
S/FTP modular patch cords, please visit
www.siemon.com.
The use of 28 AWG patch cords has grown significantly in
popularity says Narender Vasandani, Technical Manager
Middle East and India at Siemon.
Siemon launches
new SkinnyPatch
6A shielded modular
patch cords
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