R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL, Cat.6A, U/UTP, AWG26, LSZH, Grey, 7.5m (R509875)

The R&Mfreenet Patch Cord EL is a 7-meter, unshielded (U/UTP) Cat.6A patch cable built to connect network equipment to patch panels and telecommunications outlets over longer runs 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. Finished in grey, this extended length suits longer structured cabling connections in Nairobi data centers and enterprise networks where a standard 3m or 5m cord won’t reach.

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.

Why This Length Matters

At 7.5 meters, this cord sits well beyond R&M’s standard 3m and 5m offerings, covering connections that would otherwise need a coupler or a custom-length cable. This makes it a practical option for longer cross-room links, floor-standing rack to distant wall outlet runs, or connections between equipment positioned at opposite ends of a larger server room — all without introducing an extra connection point that could affect signal integrity on a Class EA channel.

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.

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.

Supported Applications

• Longer 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) runs, where Class EA channel performance is required over an extended distance
• Cross-room and larger server room connections, avoiding couplers on longer structured cabling links
• 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
• Future-proofed network upgrades, moving existing Cat6 infrastructure toward Cat6A performance levels over longer runs

Who This Patch Cord Is Best Suited For

• Data center and enterprise network technicians connecting equipment spread across a larger room or rack row, needing 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance over an extended run
• Cabling contractors on fire-regulated projects, where LSZH-jacketed, low-smoke, halogen-free cords are a specification requirement regardless of length
• IT teams standardizing on R&M’s freenet ecosystem, extending an existing color-coded, Class EA-certified cabling scheme to longer point-to-point connections
• Facilities avoiding coupler joints on critical high-bandwidth links, where a single continuous cable run preserves signal integrity better than a joined connection

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