Local Area Networks (LAN)

High-class networks
Communications networks have brought about permanent changes
to our world. The thing that remains constant, though, is our desire for
the best, most reliable way to exchange information with each other.
This is an area where R&M is making a key contribution. We have set
as our goal the development of the most advanced cabling technology
for public and private networks.

As an independent Swiss family-owned company, we stand by our

roots. These are: quality and precision, efficiency and reliability,
innovation and sustainability, and long-term collaborations in close
partnerships.

Everything began with the invention of the easy-to-install telephone

outlet. With this, Hans Reichle and Renato De-Massari in 1964 laid
the cornerstone for their company Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M).
Today R&M is an internationally recognized total supplier of passive
distribution and connection technology for all levels of cable,
telecom, broadband and data networks.

Our Swiss mindset of always providing top quality has a number

of implications for your infrastructure: 100% long-term operational
reliability, the lowest latency and zero loss of data, simple installation
and fast maintenance, plus economic systems that hold their value
year after year. R&M supports network operators with systems that
stand out due to their consistent modular design, cost-effective fast
installation technology, extensive functionality and their high level
of adaptability. See for yourself!
Continuity and
customer focus
Well-known public and private operators of data and communications
networks have been placing their trust in R&M’s expertise for decades.
Their trust is based on our sophisticated, powerful cabling solutions
and the unceasing support we provide to our customers.

The way R&M conducts business is based on the founding values of

this family-owned company with its rich tradition. With a high sense
of responsibility and a clear focus on customers’ needs, R&M takes
the development of its business, respect for the environment and
the implications of technical advances into equal consideration.

Users want cabling systems plus connection and distribution

technology they can fully rely on for decades. These elements form
the foundation of all communications networks. To continually
improve these systems, R&M operates an international innovation
center in which it makes above-average investments in research and
development.

R&M expands upon its emphasis on quality, durability, convenience

and precision with a farsighted system design which helps R&M
installations maintain their value over the long haul. These features
also support future applications and can be flexibly expanded or
adapted to new market conditions. For network operators this means
they can plan for the long term, they remain flexible and successful
year after year, and they can always rely on their cabling systems.
 One LAN for all needs
Your goal: A single structured solution that makes it easy to maintain
your cabling infrastructure, whether your site is an office, building,
apartment, a bigger installation like a hotel, recreational facility, social/
health care institution, factory – or even a ship. Your partner? R&M,
of course. Our local area network (LAN) solutions provide planners,
installers and users with end-to-end support for all their data network
and communication infrastructure needs, whether these be future-
proof design, trouble-free implementation or high-availability operation.

Our modular R&Mfreenet cabling system lets you configure a complete,

quality solution, regardless of the size of your project or specific
application, and also goes that extra step in user friendliness and ease
of installation. All our products are application-neutral and have the
ability to manage current and future transmission methods.
R&Mfreenet was designed to be a best-in-class solution and thus sur-
passes all relevant standards.

Thanks to R&M’s worldwide QPP Partner Program, certified partners

receive priority support no matter where they are located, and in turn
R&M, together with its partners, have the freedom to grant their end
customers long-term system and application guarantees.

Datacenter Public Networks Components

High density, parallel optic Marketable glass fiber Pre-assembled units save
connection technology solutions for implementing time, while R&M’s unique
translates into tremendous broadband infrastructures Security System optimizes
performance. that will grow with the future. availability.
Where R&M can
support you Residential Cabling
LAN cabling solutions are an investment in
the future, and R&M already has the right
answer. Performance demands on communi-
cation networks have grown dramatically,
and this trend will only continue in the future.
LAN cabling systems generally remain in
use an average of ten years, and often even
longer. This means that, in order to ensure
a high level of investment security, the
demands required by future applications
need to be assessed and taken into consider-
ation already in the planning stage.
The quality exhibited by R&M components
and the R&Mfreenet cabling system has
been recognized for years, and ensures data
transmissions that are continuous, stable
and trouble-free. They always install right
the first time, and work for years with 100%
reliability. Studies show that over 50% of
network interruptions experienced world-
wide are caused through problems in the
physical infrastructure. R&M’s LAN cabling
solutions will help you avoid those down-
times.
Office Cabling
Whether your system is installed in the back-
bone or on each floor, whether you are using
glass fiber or copper cabling, R&M is your
all-in-one provider of high-performance
office communication solutions that will
grow with the future. And R&Mfreenet will
clear your path to 10 gigabit Ethernet band
width so you will have the system reserves
you need to meet your demands of tomorrow.
Smart Living systems are right around the
corner. The right solution: A star-configured
home cabling system that‘s both applica-
tion-neutral and supplier-neutral and thus
covers all communication needs within the
living unit. The R&M program covers the
entire living area, from the house/apartment
interconnection point up to the outlets them-
selves.
Healthcare Cabling
A health care system can and should be a
life-saving communication infrastructure
that knows and meets the specific needs of
its clients. R&M provides special solutions
for the particular demands required by
treatment rooms and patient rooms.
Industrial Cabling
Speed, flexibility and robustness are what
count in industrial cabling and industrial Ether-
net. R&M solutions can be upgraded to high-
er IP protection classes whenever necessary.
This ensures they will provide reliable opera-
tion, even under severe environmental
conditions.
Ship Cabling
Reliability is a top priority for systems on the
high seas. Harsh environmental conditions
demand top performance from technology.
R&M’s GL-certified assortment of LAN tech-
nology solutions meets the highest demands
required of a failsafe network.
A tailored solution
R&Mfreenet is R&M’s open, modular cabling system for high-end,
reliable fiber optic and copper networks.
Whatever the purpose, whatever the position in the network:
R&Mfreenet is the simple, fast, reliable answer to all your cabling needs.
R&Mfreenet components (from individual connector families to entire
building cabling systems) are tailored to suit each other in such a way
that they always work together. And that’s a guarantee.

With R&Mfreenet you choose the system that can be best adapted to
your particular needs. Thanks to the modular, scalable structure of the
cabling platforms, the system can grow with your requirements.
Unrivaled accessories facilitate the use of the cabling and help avoid in-
correct operation. This increases the availability of the IT infrastructure.
With in-built performance reserves, R&Mfreenet often exceeds the
requirements of the standards. This gives planners a high degree of
freedom for special designs and layouts of their cabling.

Cabling solutions with R&Mfreenet already fulfill today the requirements

of tomorrow. Thanks to their great reliability and exceptional performance
reserves, cabling systems based on R&Mfreenet offer sustainability and
long-term use. In other words: a safe investment. The above-average
length of the life cycle of the cabling reduces the annual depreciation to
a minimum.

All performance-relevant components of the R&Mfreenet system are

developed in Switzerland and assembled in our own R&M production
sites in accordance with the very highest quality standards.
R&M Service & Training
R&M customers always know what they can expect from us. They
consistently receive expert answers, fast decisions and professional
support. Qualified experts, available in all sales regions, pride them-
selves on taking the initiative on behalf of their customers.

Seamless service also includes the provision of prefabricated, factory-

tested units. Expert advice during the planning of networks and dis-
tribution systems along with product evaluations are also things you
can be sure to expect from R&M. When required, we develop cus-
tom-tailored solutions.

Higher reliability for users and network

operators: the R&M Academy
The R&M Academy offers programs for partners and customers who
would like to expand their knowledge and expertise in the installation,
testing and maintenance of networks. With training courses and
certification programs, R&M promotes the long-term quality of instal-
lations because the participants completely internalize R&M’s
consistent mindset as regards top quality.

Participants in the Academy receive detailed instruction to install

R&Mfreenet and R&Mfoxs systems. Certified partners receive long-
term guarantees and exclusive support services. R&M supports
them over the entire life cycle of their installations.

In addition, a program has been developed especially for R&Mfoxs

users– the Certified Installer Program (CIP). Participants can then
install R&Mfoxs fiber optic systems in buildings as well as in the
outside plant area in a professional manner without any problems.
With CIP, R&M ensures that our customers all around the world can
implement the identical highest level of quality standards.
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Flexible & equipped for the future
– T
 hrough a consistent modular approach and scalability,
all options are open to you.
– N etworks can be adapted at any time to new market
developments and site conditions.
– R &M thinks ahead. Upcoming standards are already covered today.

Innovative & reliable

– Ingenious fast-assembly technology reduces installation time
by as much as 30%.
– E rror-free handling and high operational reliability thanks
to training and professional instruction.
– Q uality, prefabricated products and reliability features
increase availability.

Efficient & cost-effective

– E
 nd-to-end compatible systems simplify planning,
assembly and operation.
– The investments required are reduced by being able to purchase
only what is needed to meet specific requirements but also having
intelligent scalability in the network rollout.
– Favorable Capex/Opex ratio, fully justifiable total cost of ownership.
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