For Immediate Release
May 9, 2007
Siemon Launches Expanded-Capacity Vertical Patching Channel for Network Rack Systems
New 12-inch VPC protects, conceals and organizes high-density vertical patch cord routings between rack systems.
12-inch VPC
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Watertown, CT — Siemon introduces a new 12-inch wide, expanded capacity version of its popular Vertical Patching Channel (VPC) rack-mounted cable management system. The VPC-12 is a stand-alone manager, designed for being mounted or side-stacked between adjacent racks. Each unit has a capacity of approximately 1400 category 5e or category 6 UTP cords in the front-access channel and an additional 1800 in the rear-access channel. Category 6A F/UTP capacities total approximately 710 cords front and 930 rear. The unit supports 360 category 6A UTP cords in the front channel and 470 in the rear.
Like the 6-inch version Siemon's VPC-12 features a front facing full-length hinged door to conceal patch cord routing. This door opens in either direction, and is easily removable for full access to cable bundles. It features an open rear manager with rear channel retainers, designed for easy routing of large horizontal/backbone cabling bundles. The rear channel retainers can be hinged in either direction and can be relocated to any position along the rear vertical channel.
Cable access holes along the vertical length of the unit allow cables to route easily between the front and rear of the channel. All cable routing points on the vertical channels are rounded to allow patch cords to seamlessly enter and exit the manager without the risk of bandwidth limiting cable deformation.
The VPC-12's side mounting holes provide compatibility with common 76 mm and 152 mm (3 in. and 6 in.) industry racking systems, including Siemon's RS-07 and XLBET frames. Optional quarter-turn cable managers can be mounted within vertical channels for additional management needs, such as segregation of application specific cords.
The VPC-12 is designed for use with Siemon's new RS Series horizontal cable managers, which feature a fully hinged cover that extends across the vertical channel to protect and conceal patch cords from the panel into the VPC.
To find out more about the VPC-12 Vertical Patching Channel, and other Siemon innovations, view our VPC data sheet in the racks and cable management section of our e-catalog.
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- About Siemon
- Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6 (Class E), augmented category 6/category 6A(Class EA) and category 7/7A (Class F/FA), and multimode and singlemode fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.
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