R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL, Cat.6, U/UTP, AWG26, PVC, Blue, 3m (R830733)

The R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL is a 3-meter, unshielded (U/UTP) Cat.6 patch cable built to connect network equipment to patch panels and telecommunications outlets. It’s terminated with R&M’s patented RJ45 plug, which uses IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) technology wired to the T568A standard, paired with a flexible Cat.6 cable using AWG26/7 conductors. The cord meets Category 6, Class E (250MHz) performance under ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568-D.2, and its PVC jacket keeps the cable flexible for everyday patching tasks in server rooms, offices, and network cabinets. Finished in blue, this cord suits general-purpose structured cabling connections in Nairobi data centers and office networks where PVC jacketing (rather than LSZH) is an acceptable or preferred choice.

Performance and Standards Compliance

This patch cord fulfills Category 6, Class E (250MHz) requirements per the current ISO/IEC 11801 standard and TIA/EIA 568-D.2, and complies with the Category 6 component standard IEC 60603-7-4 / IEC 60603-7-5 for its connection module. It supports PoE (IEEE 802.3af), PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), and 4PPoE (IEEE 802.3bt), and is compatible with IEC 60512-99-001/002. The flexible cable meets the extended Level 2 TCL specification under IEC 61156-6 for frequencies above 100MHz, and the cord is tested according to IEC 61935-2, with strain relief compliant to TIA/EIA 568.2-D. Each individual patch cord is factory tested before dispatch, and the cable is also usable as a backward-compatible Cat.5e link where needed.

Connector Design

The defining feature of the EL (Easy-Lock) patch cord line is its patented R&M RJ45 plug, engineered with an ultra-stable strain relief and precise jack dimensions of 41.1 x 11.7 x 6.6mm. The plug housing is made from UL94-V0 polycarbonate, with bronze (CuSn6) contacts plated in 0.7µm gold, and tin-plated brass shielding. The connector is compatible with R&M’s security locking boot system (via accessory R313814) for installations where physical port security matters, and supports a color-coded boot identification system available in 8 colors for visual circuit tracking.

Cable Construction

The cable uses AWG26/7 inner conductors across 4 pairs in an unshielded (U/UTP) construction, with no per-pair or outer screening. The PVC jacket gives the cable an outer diameter between 4.7mm and 5.5mm, with a minimum bending radius of 8x the cable diameter. Electrically, the cord carries a 100Ω impedance, a current rating of 1.5A at 25°C, a dielectric withstanding voltage of 700 VAC (1 min, 60Hz), and an insulation resistance of 5000 MΩ·km. Operating temperature spans -20°C to +60°C, a wider range than R&M’s classic LSZH cord line, suited to more variable environments.

Supported Applications

• General-purpose structured cabling, connecting network equipment to patch panels and telecommunications outlets
• PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE device connections, for standard powered device deployments
• Security-conscious installations, using the compatible port-locking boot accessory to prevent unauthorized disconnection
• Color-coded patch fields, using the 8-color boot identification system alongside the cable’s own jacket color

Who This Patch Cord Is Best Suited For

• Network technicians and IT staff needing a reliable, individually tested Cat.6 patch cord for everyday structured cabling tasks in Nairobi offices and server rooms
• Facilities where PVC jacketing is acceptable, rather than a strict LSZH fire-safety requirement
• IT teams standardizing on R&M’s freenet ecosystem, using the patented EL RJ45 plug consistent with existing R&M outlets and panels
• Security-conscious network environments, taking advantage of the port-locking boot compatibility to protect active connections

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