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Fiber optic and copper cords (UTP) for patchpanels

Today’s data centers or computer rooms are really important for a business to maximize uptime. In this cycle, patch cords are a vital component of structured cabling. You need to take the time to choose the right patch cord type and to know if you need a RJ45 cable (Cat5e or Cat6) or fiber optic and more. So, your server room cable management is as much important as your power hardware or your best gigabit switch !

There is a wide range of fibre and UTP patchcords available to interconnect your various peripheral devices. It is also possible to choose between different connectors (fibre) and lengths.

Fiber optic patch cords

When would you prefer working with fiber patch cables rather than a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable?

When you need fast connections (10 Gigabit & more);
If you need to reach higher distances without a loss of signal;
When you are in environments subject to interference (industrial);
And where high security is needed because optic fiber signal is difficult to catch.

A.N.S. supplies single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables:

OS1

Single-mode

9/125 µ

OS2

Single-mode

9/125 µ

OM1

Multimode

62.5/125 µ

OM2

Multimode

50/125 µ

OM3

Multimode

50/125 µ

OM4

Multimode

50/125 µ

Fiber connectors

These cords are available with various connector combinations, the most important of which are listed below:

LC

Low space requirement, ideal for high-density applications

SC

High space requirement, fast engagement due to push-pull design

ST

Used less and less

MT-RJ

2 fibres at 1 connector

MU

Mainly used for WDM

E-2000

Completely protected ferrule

MTP

Models with 6 or 12 pairs of fibres

FC

For very high vibration environments

Copper

If fibre is not necessary, you will also find copper patchcords in categories 5 and 6/6A in various lengths and colours.
Furthermore, the connectors are of RJ-45 type

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