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Siemon`s New Category 6 Cabling Solution

The 10G 6A F/UTP category 6 cabling solution, which is end-to-end, has recently been released by Siemon, a recognized leader in network cabling solutions. This new, state-of-the-art system meets or exceeds all channel requirements governed by the pending IEEE 802.3an standard, scheduled to be approved July 2006.

Siemon`s full 10G 6A F/UTP channel consists of a smaller diameter F/UTP cable, screened tool-less MAX modules and TERA-MAX patch panels as well as screened 10G 6A MC patch cords and the screened version of Siemon`s innovative high-density BladePatch patch cord. The system is supported by multiple work area faceplates and surface mount options in addition to a full suite of Siemon datacenter/telecom room rack and cable management products. Like all Siemon solutions, 10G 6A F/UTP carries an inclusive 20 year system warranty when installed by a Siemon Certified Installer.

`The evolving standards changed the copper cabling landscape,` explains Carlson, `The inclusion of alien crosstalk parameters leveled the playing field between UTP, F/UTP and S/FTP. Even predominately UTP markets are looking hard at the benefits of screened cabling and in a growing number of cases, adopting 10G 6A screened or TERA Category 7 fully shielded solutions.`

This augmented category 6 solution is part of Siemon`s comprehensive 10G ip line of 10Gb/s capable cabling systems. 10G ip includes end-to-end solutions in UTP, F/UTP, and Category 7/Class F TERA configurations - the three copper cable types recognized to support 10GBASE-T. Siemon`s decision to develop this complete range was based on global market needs. `No single 10Gb/s copper cabling option is right for every customer,` said Robert Carlson, Siemon?s VP of Global Marketing, `As people become more savvy about potential solutions, the strength and viability of each system becomes clear and decisions are based on actual needs as opposed to habit or comfort.`