R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL, Cat.6A, U/UTP, AWG26, LSZH, Grey, 3m (R509873)

The R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL is a 3-meter, unshielded (U/UTP) Cat.6A patch cable built to connect network equipment to patch panels and telecommunications outlets at 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance levels. It’s terminated with R&M’s patented RJ45 plug, using IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) technology wired to the T568A standard, paired with a flexible Cat.6A cable using AWG26/7 conductors and an Alien X-talk suppression foil to reduce interference in densely bundled cable runs. The cord meets Category 6A, Class EA (500MHz) performance under ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568.2-D, and its LSZH jacket limits smoke and halogen release in the event of fire — a common requirement in offices, data centers, and public buildings. Finished in grey, this cord suits high-bandwidth structured cabling connections in Nairobi data centers and enterprise networks upgrading toward 10GBASE-T infrastructure.

Performance and Standards Compliance

This patch cord fulfills Category 6A, Class EA (500MHz) requirements per the current ISO/IEC 11801 and EN 50173-1 (DIN EN 50173-1) standards, as well as TIA/EIA 568.2-D. It’s terminated with an RJ45 connector compliant with the Category 6A ISO component standard IEC 60603-7-41 (500MHz, unshielded), and its strain-relief function complies with TIA/EIA 568.2-D. The cable is interoperable and backward compatible with Category 6 and Category 5e, and is suitable for 10GBASE-T applications in accordance with IEEE 802.3 Section Four up to 500MHz — making it a forward-compatible choice for networks anticipating higher bandwidth demand.

Connector Design

The EL (Easy-Lock) patch cord line is built around R&M’s patented RJ45 plug, engineered with an ultra-stable strain relief for reliable, repeatable connections. The connector supports visual coding, mechanical coding, and lock protection, giving installers a way to both identify and physically secure connections at the port level — a useful feature in environments where accidental disconnection or unauthorized cable changes are a concern.

Cable Construction

The cable is built as a flexible U/UTP construction with Alien X-talk suppression foil, using 4 pairs of AWG26/7 conductors, wrapped in an LSZH jacket finished in grey. The cable is low-smoke per IEC 61034, flame-retardant per IEC 60332-3C, and halogen-free per IEC 60754-1, with materials that are halogen-free and heavy-metal free in accordance with EU RoHS 2 directives. This combination of fire-safety and environmental compliance makes it suitable for regulated commercial and public-building installations.

Supported Applications

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) deployments, where Class EA channel performance is required
• High-density patch panel connections, where Alien X-talk suppression foil helps maintain signal integrity in bundled cable runs
• Fire-regulated installations, where LSZH cabling is specified to limit smoke and halogen release
• Security-conscious installations, using the connector’s mechanical coding and lock protection features
• Future-proofed network upgrades, moving existing Cat6 infrastructure toward Cat6A performance levels

Who This Patch Cord Is Best Suited For

• Data center and enterprise network technicians upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure who need Class EA-certified patch cords
• Cabling contractors on fire-regulated projects, where LSZH-jacketed, low-smoke, halogen-free cords are a specification requirement
• IT teams standardizing on R&M’s freenet ecosystem, using the patented EL RJ45 plug consistent with existing R&M outlets and panels
• Facilities managing dense, high-count cable bundles, benefiting from the Alien X-talk suppression foil to maintain signal quality

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