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Siemon launches new SkinnyPatch
6A shielded modular patch cords
S
iemon, a leading 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.
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
data centre environments.
With a 28 AWG stranded copper
construction that enables a
smaller cable diameter of just
5.5mm, 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.
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The overall smaller diameter
provides pathway savings in racks
and cabinets whilst 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 data centres and
telecommunications spaces
where high density patching
areas are commonplace,” says
Narender Vasandani, technical
manager Middle East and India
at Siemon.
“Our new SkinnyPatch category
6A shielded modular patch cords
provide the exceptional shielded
cable performance that our
customers have come to expect
from Siemon, whilst 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.
Visit www.siemon.com to learn
more about SkinnyPatch 6A S/FTP
modular patch cords.
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