1. Qualified Partner Program RJ45 Cords Felice Guarna, Training Program Manager Wetzikon, Dec. 2005

2. Cords 2 Dec. 2005 Rj45 cords The generic name CORDS defines a flexible cable, terminated with 2 Rj45 plugs. Depending on its function and the position it has in the cabling system, the cord assumes different name:  Patch cords  Work area cord  Equipment cord  Consolidation point cord Generic Cabling System Standards define for each function a set of rules

3. Cords 3 Dec. 2005  Patch cords (generally flexible cable)  Used to cross connect- limited in length- max 5m generally flexible cable  Work area cord (generally flexible cable)  Used to connect Equipment to TO- length up to 20m  Equipment cord (generally flexible cable)  Used to connect Active components in the Rack- limited to 5m max.  Consolidation point cord (generally flexible cable but could be solid)  Used to connect T.O. or M.U.T.O. to Consolidation Point – part of Permanent Link design- max length not specified but calculated according to formula in the Standard Rj45 cords

4. Cords 4 Dec. 2005 RJ45 cords R&Mfreenet system offer different lines of cords:  Cat. 5e patch cords (CLASSICsystem)- - IDC plug  Cat. 6 patch cords (STARsystem) – IDC plug  R&Mfreenet Customised patch cords – IDC plug  Commercial line – pierced contact

5. Cords 5 Dec. 2005 RJ45 patch cords (not Commercial line)  All R&Mfreenet cords are designed, manufactured and tested according to latest Cabling Standards. They fulfil the requirements of class D (classic) or E (star) according to latest ISO/IEC and EN as well as TIA/EIA.  Except Commercial Line, R&Mfreenet Cords are manufactured using R&Mfreenet Cat. 6 plug and proper category (Cat. 5e and Cat. 6) flexible cable. Cat. 6 plug Cat. 5e flexible cable Cat. 6 flexible cable Cat 5e (Classic System) Cat 6 (Star System)

6. Cords 6 Dec. 2005 RJ45 patch cords Features  All cords by R&Mfreenet are supporting Gigabit Ethernet.  Patented Pair Crossover design will assure consistency of NEXT and RL performances.  Pairs on double layer increases separation of conductors and reduces NEXT.  100% stringent testing and superior peformance will assure R&Mfreenet cords will outperform limits of the Standards for their Class.  Support all R&Mfreenet security features. Recommended wiring Pin assignment of RJ45 plugs 1 8 1

7. Cords 7 Dec. 2005 RJ45 R&Mfreenet cords Colored replaceable Clip Special strain relief assuring Bending radius on 360° Plastic housing color defines Class: Transparent Class D Blue Class E Optional Labeling area

8. Cords 8 Dec. 2005 RJ45 R&Mfreenet cords Features  8 Color clips.  Cord available in U/UTP and SF/UTP flexible cable, LS0H and LSFR0H respectively.  Class D U/UTP Cords available in PVC also.  UL/CSA approved  Screened Cords available with ground bonded on both plugs or on one plug only.  Cords ready to be used on safe Lock  Available in lengths of 0.5 up to 20 m

9. Cords 9 Dec. 2005 RJ45 Cat. 6 cords Features  Every single patch cord is tested for transmission performance (RL + Next) and marked with quality stamp.  Can be used for Cat. 5e applications (fully backwards compatible).  New strain relief concept to maintain cord geometry and reduce RL.

10. Cords 10 Dec. 2005 Accessories (not for commercial line)  Safety clip for patch cords Prevents accidental disconnections  Data safety locks Prevents wrong connections by means of mechanical keying.

11. Cords 11 Dec. 2005 R&M „Commercial cords“  Only the standard assortment is available ( No Customized versions)  Not in R&Mfreenet catalogue  Not supporting R&Mfreenet Security system  All Patch cords are real Cat.5e (2002)  All Patch cords have modified booth to preserve cable geometry  R&Mfreenet label  R&Mfreenet design  R&Mfreenet quality  R&Mfreenet warranty

12. Cords 12 Dec. 2005 Color coding for ALL R&M cords  The color coding can be snapped onto the strain relieves within seconds. In case of cord change, color clip is quickly exchanged. Opening allows quick insertion/removal on strain relief Colour coding clips