R&Mclassic Patch Cord Cat.6, Unshielded, AWG26, LSZH, Blue, 3m (R881024)

Rack cabinets rarely have every device sitting a neat 2 meters apart — the R&Mclassic Patch Cord Cat.6, Blue, 3m exists for the runs that need a bit more slack. It’s a 3-meter, unshielded (U/UTP) RJ45 patch cord using AWG26/7 conductors across 4 twisted pairs, certified to Category 6, Class E (250MHz) performance under TIA-568.2 and ISO/IEC 11801. The LSZH jacket keeps smoke and halogen emissions low if the cable is ever exposed to fire, a standard requirement in many commercial and public-building cabling specs. Finished in blue, this length works well for cross-rack connections, wall-outlet-to-desk runs, or any point-to-point link where the standard 2m cord would come up short — a common scenario in Nairobi office fit-outs where cabinet layouts and desk positions don’t always line up perfectly.

Why the Extra Meter Matters

A 2-meter patch cord is the default for tight, adjacent connections, but real installations are rarely that uniform. The 3-meter length gives installers room to route a cable around a cabinet corner, connect across a wider rack, or reach a wall outlet set slightly further from a desk than expected — without resorting to a coupler or a cord that’s stretched taut. Choosing the right length upfront also keeps cable management tidier, avoiding excess slack that has to be looped and tied off.

Performance and Standards Compliance

The cord fulfills Category 6, Class E (250 MHz) requirements per TIA-568.2 and ISO/IEC 11801, and meets the Category 6 connector specifications of IEC 60603-7-4 / IEC 60603-7-5. It’s tested to IEC 61935-2, carries a 100Ω impedance, and supports PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at), and 4PPoE (802.3bt), compatible with IEC 60512-99-001/002. For continuous, sustained PoE or 4PPoE loads, R&M points installers toward its PowerSafe patch cord line instead — worth keeping in mind for high-power camera or access point deployments.

Build Quality

Internally, the cable runs AWG26/7 conductors in an unshielded (U/UTP) build with no per-pair or outer screening, wrapped in an LSZH jacket with a nominal 4.5mm outer diameter and a ≥35mm bending radius. Termination uses RJ45 plugs with UL94-V0 polycarbonate housings, gold-plated bronze (CuSn6) contacts at 1.27µm plating, and nickel-plated brass shielding components. Electrically, it’s rated for 1.5A at 25°C, 1000 VDC dielectric withstanding, and ≥500 MΩ insulation resistance. Operating range spans -10°C to +60°C, comfortably covering both air-conditioned server rooms and less climate-controlled office spaces.

Wiring and Color Options

Wiring follows TIA568A as standard, with TIA568B available as an alternative — worth checking against the rest of an installation’s wiring scheme before committing. This blue cord sits within a 9-color lineup (grey, yellow, red, blue, green, orange, black, violet, white) spanning lengths from 0.2m to 20m, giving installers a consistent way to color-code circuits regardless of how long any individual run needs to be.

Supported Applications

• Cross-rack and wider-cabinet connections, where 2m falls just short of the required reach
• Wall outlet to desk or equipment runs, in offices where desk placement varies from the outlet position
• Standard PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE device links, for non-continuous powered device connections
• LSZH-specified installations, in buildings with fire-safety cabling requirements
• Color-coded patch fields, using blue as part of a broader circuit-identification scheme

Who This Patch Cord Is Best Suited For

• Data center and network room technicians needing a bit more reach than a standard 2m cord for cross-rack or cabinet-corner connections
• Office cabling installers connecting wall outlets to desks or equipment positioned further apart than a short cord allows
• Contractors on fire-regulated projects, where LSZH jacketing is a specified requirement
• Teams already standardized on R&M’s classic patch cord range, adding a longer, color-matched option to an existing color-coded cabling scheme

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