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Cables and systems specialist Draka, part of the\u00a0Prysmian Group, has launched a small diameter\u00a0Category 6a patch cable. The reduced diameter\u00a0gives it flexibility and saves space in high density\u00a0patching areas.<\/p>\nCables and systems specialist Draka, part of the\u00a0Prysmian Group, has launched a small diameter\u00a0Category 6a patch cable. The reduced diameter\u00a0gives it flexibility and saves space in high density\u00a0patching areas.<\/p>\n
Called Slimflex, the 30AWG (American Wire\u00a0Gauge) stranded copper cable occupies just 60%\u00a0of the space required by standard 24AWG patch\u00a0cords, making for easier system changes and\u00a0additions. The cable\u2019s smaller 4.5mm diameter\u00a0saves space in racks and cabinets when\u00a0compared to standard 6mm diameter patch\u00a0cables.<\/p>\n
Slimflex\u2019s tighter bend radius also makes for\u00a0easier cable routing and simplified cable\u00a0management. It can also improve airflow to help\u00a0maintain equipment performance and reliability.<\/p>\n
The Slimflex patch cables have a white outer\u00a0sheath and are available in lengths of 1m, 1.5m,\u00a02m, 3m, 4m and 5m to suit the majority of patch\u00a0applications. The low smoke zero halogen cables\u00a0are flame retardant and comply with IEC 60332-1.<\/p>\n
The cables are fitted with RJ45 connectors\u00a0featuring Draka\u2019s unique tangle-free boot design\u00a0and 1.27micron gold plated phosphor bronze\u00a0plug pins to ensure the best connection over\u00a0multiple mating cycles.<\/p>\n
Slimflex is suitable for a variety of applications\u00a0including 10GBase-T Ethernet, data centre\u00a0input\/output consolidation and server\u00a0virtualization, backbone aggregation, high\u00a0density greenfield network racks and brownfield\u00a0cable managers running out of space.<\/p>\n