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CONNECTIONS 66 

Specialist magazine Reichle & De-Massari AG | April 2024 

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60 Years of R&M 

A Story that Connects 

RSI Ticino 

Multimedia Data Center 

Freenet Superior 

One Cabinet for Everything 

Connecting the Planet 

Sustainability Strategy Further Developed

Editorial 

Shaping the World of 

Communication – 

for 60 Years 

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Dear Business Partners 

In 1964, it was impossible to foresee how 

profoundly our everyday lives would change 

as a result of digitalization and thus also the 

world of communications and data networks 

in the decades that followed. But the young 

R&M company founders and technical experts 

Hans Reichle and Renato De-Massari 

already knew back then: You need reliable 

infrastructures to connect people and companies, 

and thus improve communication. 

They founded their company in the spring 

of 1964 under the simplest conditions, 

initially to make life easier for installers with 

a revolutionary telephone outlet. 

Since then, R&M has developed into a 

globally active company with an established 

reputation in the industry. We are privileged 

to have been able to support some clients 

since the very beginning. And at their core, 

our vision and corporate values have remained 

the same. Every day, our employees 

do their best to meet the highest standards of 

quality, innovation, customer orientation, and 

sustainability – with the aim of breaking down 

boundaries and reliably connecting people 

and companies around the world. In this 

issue’s focus article, CEO Michel Riva takes 

you on a journey through time that tells the 

story of the transformation from the «Reichle 

connectors» to the digital era. 

All-in-one solutions as a 

success factor 

In the Gigabit age, connectivity has become 

much more complex. Accordingly, R&M has 

evolved from a component manufacturer to 

a provider of complete system solutions. The 

value-added chain is being systematically expanded, 

as was recently the case at the cable 

plant in Děčín (more on this on pages 16+17). 

Such holistic offers are in demand: A clear 

reference example can be found on pages 

8+9, where you can read how Bern University 

Hospital benefits from an integrated data 

center infrastructure solution including services 

from R&M. In addition, we once again 

report on numerous R&M innovations and 

trends from the industry. 

Infrastructures for data communication 

and thus Internet access are now among 

the basic needs of society. However, the 

connected world is by no means a foregone 

conclusion and can only function with secure 

and future-proof connectivity solutions. In 

order for people and companies to be able to 

communicate without restrictions, sophisticated 

residential and business wiring, efficient 

data centers, stable and resilient outdoor 

networks, well-connected mobile communication 

antennas, aerial deployment and 

much more are needed. We want to connect 

people and companies responsibly with our 

solutions along our entire value-added chain. 

This attitude has been a key component of our 

sustainable business activities for 60 years. 

We are proud of 60 years of company history 

and we would like to thank everyone who has 

contributed to this. Our company is ready to 

face the future – we look forward to many 

new projects that we can carry out for our 

valued business partners around the world. 

Thank you for the trust you have placed in us 

and for the valuable collaboration. 

«We provide network infrastructure 

for unlimited communication.» 

I hope you enjoy reading our latest specialist 

magazine. 

Martin Reichle, Co-Owner 

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Contents 

Focus 

60 Years of R&M 

A Story that Connects 

News 

4 

When Wind Farms go Online 10 

SYNO S-500: 

The Space Sensation 13 

Fiber Optic Cables 

for Harsh Environments 16 

400 and 800G: 

The Changing Network Landscape 19 

SPE Overall Solution 20 

Aerial Deployment: 

A Sustainable Option 24 

inteliPhy net: 

Architect of the Data Center 26 

UniRack 2 optimized 28 

Success 

Inselspital Bern, Switzerland 

Data Center for the 

Digital Future of Medicine 8 

RSI, Switzerland 

Multimedia Data Center for Ticino 14 

Sistema Fecomércio Bahia, Brazil 

New LAN Solution 23 

Pullman Hotel Sydney 

Sleeping Better in Penrith 29 

Trends 

TCO: 

Total Costs Under Control 12 

Highspeed Wireless Networks 18 

Seamless Connectivity 22 

Corporate 

Significant Relief: 

The Service Program as an Option 32 

Connecting the Planet: 

Sustainability Strategy 

Further Developed 34 

Freenet Superior: 

One Cabinet for Everything 30 

Publication details: 

CONNECTIONS 66 | April 2024 

Cover picture: 

An R&M LAN solution was installed at the headquarters 

of Sistema Fecomércio Bahia, an important 

business organization in Brazil. 

Publisher: 

Reichle & De-Massari AG, Binzstrasse 32, 

CHE-8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland 

www.rdm.com 

R&M blog portal: https://www.rdm.com/blog/ 

Editorial team: 

Erica Monti (Editor-in-Chief), 

erica.monti@rdm.com, 

Bernward Damm, Robert Merki, 

Andreas Rüsseler, Ines Stotz 

Layout: KplusH, CHE-Amden, Markus Kuhn 

Printing: Ostschweiz Druck AG, CHE-Wittenbach 

Print run: 6, 000 copies 

CONNECTIONS is printed twice a year and can be 

ordered from the publisher. Reproduction allowed 

with permission from the editorial team. 

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Focus 

A Story 

that Connects 

R&M has been on the market for 60 years – a good time to take a look at 

where the company stands today. Back then, it was all about installing 

telephone outlets. But the future belongs to complete network infrastructures 

for the digital era. 

The past six decades have been shaped by 

rapid technological change as hardly ever 

before. When Hans Reichle and Renato 

De-Massari founded their company in the 

spring of 1964, the focus was on analog telephone 

outlets with a few copper wires. They 

made life easier for installers with a modular, 

two-pin terminal clamp and developed the 

first connectors with insulation displacement 

contacting. The solutions quickly established 

themselves and R&M became the leader in 

its home market of Switzerland. To this day, 

many installers and fitters still talk about 

«Reichle connectors». 

The market launch of the VS Modular distribution 

system a few years later was a further 

decisive step. With the solderless connection 

module strip system, R&M set standards for 

the rapid setup and expansion of high-density 

telephone distribution centers in Switzerland 

and abroad. This new technology was a significant 

intermediate step on the way to today’s 

modern fiber optic distribution technology. 

R&M continuously helped the telecommunications 

industry to supply customers 

faster and with more connections, and new 

epochs in the world of communication were 

constantly emerging. 

Revolutions from IT to AI 

Computers, the Internet, and cell phones 

spread rapidly, and each revolutionized 

communication methods – accompanied by 

digitalization and, today, by artificial intelligence 

(AI). These changes were and are only 

possible thanks to ever more, ever faster and 

ever better network connections. 

Over time, R&M developed into a globally 

active company with innovations for plug 

connections and communications networks – 

all supported by a sustainable business model. 

Many highlights demonstrate the technological 

strengths and pioneering achievements 

of the company. R&M was involved in standardization 

processes early on and became 

a leading manufacturer of RJ45 connectivity 

for structured cabling and computer net- 

The R&M company founders Hans Reichle 

and Renato De-Massari 

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«We provide network infrastructure for unlimited communication.» 

works. The company made its international 

breakthrough in the 1980s as a supplier of 

the IBM/ACS cabling system. The RJ range 

was completed over decades and is still successfully 

marketed around the world today. 

Ingenious quick mounting 

With the RJ45 module, which can be wired 

tool-free, R&M also positioned itself as a 

pioneer in installation-friendly connectivity 

technology. From then on, two steps were 

sufficient to contact eight wires concurrently 

in IDC insulation displacement. At the time, 

this was a great relief for installers and a leap 

forward for LAN cabling. 

As early as 1987, R&M started working 

with innovative fiber optic technology and 

developed a fiber optic cable termination for 

the telecommunications market. Making the 

use of fiber optics more reliable has always 

been a priority. 

Technological successes have continued 

seamlessly to this day: Over time, a multitude 

of modular distributor and high-density 

solutions for FTTx fiber optic networks, the 

first commercially available Cat. 8.1 and 

Single Pair Ethernet systems for the LAN 

market and also the HEC optical connector 

for weatherproof outdoor applications were 

made ready for series production. In R&M, 

customers will always find a supplier who 

offers sophisticated connectivity for the next 

Ethernet generation. 

RJ45 connection module (3 rd decade) 

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At the end of the fourth decade, this 

was followed by the Mini-MPO, the first 

field-mountable fiber optic connector. 

Shortly before the turn of the millennium, 

R&M achieved a breakthrough in the market 

for fiber optic connectors with the innovative 

E-2000 connectors manufactured under 

license. R&M built a fiber optic ecosystem 

around these connector types over 25 years. 

Many assembly companies still purchase the 

E-2000 from R&M. 

The ability to industrialize is another strength 

of R&M. It all started with the series production 

of copper terminal strips. 1988 saw the 

commissioning of the first fully automatic 

production plant for the manufacture of 

outlet inserts. At the turn of the millennium, 

R&M was the first manufacturer to produce 

and fully test RJ45 connection modules 

of the Cat. 5 and Cat. 6 generations fully 

automatically. This was later followed by the 

innovative and powerful Cat 6 A 

ISO module. 

What’s on in the anniversary year 

LAN 

– Network cabinets will expand the LAN 

portfolio 

– RJ45 module family to be further 

harmonized 

– Single Pair Ethernet to be established 

globally 

Data Centers 

– Upgrade of the Netscale platform for VSFF 

connectors 

– inteliPhy net integrates cabinet planning 

– Expansion of the «Integrated Infrastructure» 

approach with Freenet and BladeShelter 

racks from Tecnosteel and racks from Durack 

for the markets Europe, META 

and APAC 

Analog telephone outlet (1 st decade) 

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System integration in R&M VS distributors 

(2 nd decade) 

Public Networks 

– Expanded global cultivation of the FTTx 

market 

– R&M to become an established partner for 

wireless roll-outs 

– Entry into the OEM business with 5G 

equipment suppliers 

– Aerial solutions with innovative plug 

connectors 

– Cabling solutions for the renewable 

energies industry to be expanded 


Focus 

From components to solutions 

The components business and innovative 

individual products shaped the first four 

decades of R&M history. The focus at the 

time was on copper connectivity for the 

telecom and LAN market segments. Since 

the beginning of the fifth decade, R&M has 

increasingly positioned itself as a global and 

future-oriented solution provider for the gigabit 

era. Over the past ten years, all products 

have also been put to the test, in some cases 

radically modernized and brought up to the 

latest state of the art. 

R&M also continuously built up the international 

sales regions. Early on, R&M 

followed the concept of local, customer-oriented 

centers of excellence with their own 

engineering departments. The promising 

Data Center market segment really gained 

momentum in 2015. With the newly developed 

Netscale cabling system, R&M met the 

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60 years of R&M: the most important success factors 

Expertise: The R&M employees 

have continuously developed their 

expertise and understanding of 

customers’ infrastructure needs 

and applications. With their skills, 

they are proficient in network-relevant 

topics. This enables R&M to 

be a global provider of state-ofthe-art 

solutions. 

Engineering: Application-specific 

and custom-made or local adaptations 

of the products and solutions 

can be implemented quickly in the 

decentralized R&M organization. 

Complementary products are 

integrated on demand. In all strategic 

segments, R&M can implement 

holistic solutions for the construction 

of network infrastructures. 

Customer orientation: A crossgeneration 

success factor. 

Technically savvy R&M teams are 

at home in all sales regions. An 

understanding of local systems 

coupled with local engineering, 

custom-made solutions, pretermination, 

training, and delivery 

capability underpin customer 

confidence. 

Investments: R&M invests 

continuously and extensively in 

the further development of the 

company, the further training 

of employees and in new 

technologies and portfolios for 

the three target markets. The 

know-how is pooled in competence 

centers. 

Supply chain: The global approach 

is being systematically 

expanded in terms of sales regions, 

manufacturing capacities 

and logistics. The international 

manufacturing facilities, supply 

chain networks and logistics 

hubs form a strong, well-established 

network and promote 

independence and customer 

focus. 

Digitalization: Customers 

benefit from the online shop, 

BIM models, Measurement 

Data on Demand services 

and DCIM software. Internal 

processes are mapped using 

state-of-the-art digital tools. 

Sustainability: Corporate 

responsibility for people, the 

environment, climate, resources, 

quality, ethics and the 

supply chain is anchored in the 

sustainability strategy of the 

independent family business. 

Dedicated, globally applicable 

targets define the way forward. 

demand for network infrastructures driven by 

growing data traffic. Its development focused 

on systems for high-speed data transmission 

in office buildings, data centers and for 

exhaustive fiber optic broadband supply. 

A challenge in the Data Center sector: 

Networks are becoming more complex. 

They need to support more applications and 

enable faster migrations to future Ethernet 

generations. More complex installations require 

smarter network management, together 

with extensive documentation, so R&M 

began to develop solutions for infrastructure 

management. For example, the range for data 

center operators has been expanded with the 

innovative inteliPhy system. 

Global supply chain 

From the beginning of the fifth decade, 

R&M also used acquisitions to build up a 

global production network which today has 

a number of international sites. Its own wire 

manufacturer in the Czech Republic and rack 

production in Italy and China make R&M a 

full-range supplier with extended vertical 

integration. Today, the largest production 

sites are located in Sofia, Bulgaria, and India. 

Holistic, competitive offers can be placed and 

delivered on all continents. 

Future: Infrastructures 

The momentum of the digital era is generating 

additional needs. New approaches and a 

heightened understanding of the design of 

network and non-compute infrastructures as 

well as the ability to integrate complementary 

solutions are now more in demand than 

ever before. The days in which the focus 

was on the performance and features of 

innovative individual products are definitely 

over. Providers must be able to comprehend 

and serve the complex requirements in the 


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All-in-one solutions for network infrastructures: «We are driven by the creation of infrastructure solutions that bring sustainable added value 

and enable unlimited communication.» 

infrastructure environment in a holistic way 

that goes beyond connectivity. And they 

need advanced system expertise, because 

customers want effective support when 

planning, setting up and expanding their 

systems and networks. 

Consequently, R&M planned its strategic 

step towards becoming a provider of holistic 

infrastructure solutions at an early stage. 

Up-to-date 

To mark its 60 th anniversary, R&M has 

brought its products and solutions up to 

date to correspond with state-of-the-art 

technology and market requirements. Some 

highlights: 

LAN 

– Cat. 6 A 

EL module and quick installation 

solution for LAN cabling, increasingly 

replacing the existing Cat. 5e/Cat. 6 

generation 

– Standardization of RJ45 platforms 

– Cabling systems for Single Pair Ethernet 

(SPE) and Cat. 8.1 

– New generation of field-mountable FM45 

connectors, now with PushPull mechanism 

Data Centers 

– Development and expansion of the 

innovative fiber optic Netscale distribution 

platform with varying characteristics and 

densities 

– Intelligent port detection with sensor bars 

for infrastructure management 

– Development of its own multifunctional 

DCIM software for the documentation 

and monitoring of complex network 

infrastructures 

– Revision and expansion of the popular 

Varioline fiber optic cable system family 

– Integration of the BladeShelter cabinet 

portfolio to complete the range for data 

centers, especially green data centers 

– Onboarding of miscellaneous international 

partners to complete infrastructure 

solutions for data centers 

Public Networks 

– New PRIME ODF for main distributors 

with high density of fiber optic connectivity 

– Fiber optic connectivity: LC with Push- 

Pull plug-in mechanism enables higher 

packing density in the patch panel 

– Expansion of outside plant cabling 

systems for fast FTTx, aerial deployment 

and underground cabling: SYNO dome 

closures with gel cold sealing, ZOONA 

splice closures with mechanical seal 

– Polaris, new generation of wall boxes for 

customer premises 

– HEC, the outdoor connector family for 

above-ground network expansion and 

5G applications 

– Modular system for Fiber to the Antenna 

for the 5G/mobile market 

– Manufacture of high-end fiber optic 

cables, construction of customerspecific 

cable types 

In all three strategic market segments, the 

focus continues to shift to the systems 

business. Focal points include: 

– FTTx for broadband, 5G and WiFi expansion, 

and for smart cities 

– Extended LAN and All IP solutions for smart 

buildings 

– «Integrated data center infrastructure 

solutions» for the complete equipment of 

computer rooms. R&M has cabling, distribution 

platforms, network technology, racks 

and enclosures manufactured in-house. The 

latest technologies and products, such as 

those for high density, power distribution, 

sensors, airflow and cooling, are integrated 

in the racks. Strategic partnerships integrate 

complementary technologies and infrastructure 

components. 

The R&M Group intends to use this business 

model to develop further over the next 

decade. The driving force is the vision of 

«unlimited communication», which is based 

on holistic solutions for connectivity and 

network infrastructures. Networks should 

be available globally so that people and 

companies can connect at all times without 

limits and interruption. 

Sixty years of R&M: Our valued business partners 

are part of this success story. We owe a 

big thank you to them and to our employees 

in particular. R&M has made a solid start to 

the anniversary year and is working on the 

stories of tomorrow. 

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Michel Riva | CEO 

michel.riva@rdm.com 


Success 

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Data Center for 

the Digital Future 

of Medicine 

Medicine is becoming increasingly digital. Bern University 

Hospital is integrating this trend into everyday clinical 

practice in a holistic way. The «digital heart» is beating in the 

data center of the new main building. Its infrastructure was 

also developed using a holistic approach. 

The integrated R&M solution 

for the hospital data center 

– HD copper and FO patch panels 

– Ready-to-connect singlemode MPO cabling 

– Pre-terminated copper cabling using thincompact 

trunk cables 

– 88 ready-to-install, assembled 19" server racks 

in 48U design 

– Two intelligent connector strips (PDUs) per 

rack with C14/C20 combination sockets, incl. 

network interface 

– Rack locking systems with RFID authentication 

– Six cold aisles with electric sliding doors 

(Wirecenter and five cubes) 

– Raceway cable guides 

– Modular overhead conductor rail solution 

In its 670-year history, Bern University Hospital 

has often implemented groundbreaking 

infrastructure plans, as is the case with the 

Anna Seiler building. The new main building 

was opened in September 2023 after six 

years of construction. It is part of a long-term 

transformation and infrastructure program 

of Insel Gruppe AG. The Group wants to 

continue to guarantee high-quality services in 

medicine, teaching and research in the future. 

And digitalization is a key factor. 

AI in medicine 

The Anna Seiler building is fully geared toward 

state-of-the-art patient care and is completely 

digitized for this purpose. The clinic 

information system plays a central role. It has 

to manage the data and diagnostic findings 

of several thousand people per day. Around 

«That was a very courageous path we took. 

But we saw great potential right from the start.» 

Reto Vital, Head of Real Estate and Operations at Insel Gruppe, 

on the integral application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) 

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«As a project manager, we can optimally coordinate the various trades 

thanks to the fully equipped, ready-to-use racks.» 

Peter Hofer and André Nyfeler, electrical planners at Bering AG 

every patient bed there are interfaces to the 

communications, clinic and data network. 

Analysis devices, life-sustaining machines and 

surgical robots now only work in a network. 

In March 2024, the Insel Group introduced 

a new clinic information and control system 

that sets new standards and decisively advances 

digital medicine. Epic’s fully integrated 

all-in-one solution has replaced some fifty 

systems and connects the entire Insel Group 

across disciplines and professions. 

Digitized construction 

The heart of digital hospital operations is a 

data center in the basement of the new building. 

Insel Gruppe AG and the general planner 

had looked for an overall, easily integrable, 

all-in-one solution in the data center. 

Like other modules, it had to be possible to 

integrate the data center into the design at 

the click of a mouse, as the construction project 

was primarily developed and controlled 

digitally. 

R&M approach convincing 

The approach of the integrated data center 

solution from R&M was convincing thanks 

to the technically sophisticated documentation 

down to the last detail. The all-in-one 

solution from R&M includes a raised floor 

construction, defined pre-assembled server 

racks, intelligent connector strips (PDUs), 

six cold aisle enclosures, busbars, specified 

FO and copper cabling including raceway 

channel and top-of-rack cabling. 

Bern University Hospital 

As a university hospital, the Inselspital plays 

an important role in the Swiss healthcare 

system. It is a center of medical expertise, 

high-tech and knowledge with a good 

reputation internationally. As owner and 

operator, the Inselspital Foundation dates 

back to its founding in 1354. 

The University Hospital clinics offer highly 

specialized tertiary medical services, 

including transplantation medicine, with a 

pronounced interdisciplinarity. Each year, 

they attend to around 59,000 inpatients and 

920,000 outpatients. With around 11,000 

employees, the University Hospital is one of 

the largest employers in the region. 

Together with the electrical planning engineer 

Bering AG, R&M was able to incorporate 

specific knowledge from numerous previous 

data center projects into the design phase. 

The R&M service team designed and coordinated 

the complex project with a wealth of 

experience and know-how. 

At the heart of Insel Gruppe AG’s infrastructure 

development is the Anna Seiler building, which 

opened in September 2023. It is named after the 

founder of the hospital. 

The new building cost CHF 670 million and has 

18 floors, 2,243 rooms, 11 clinics and institutes, 

and 532 patient beds. Around 1,200 patients are 

attended to and supported every day. 

The Anna Seiler building at Bern University Hospital 

is completely geared toward the digital world. 

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As an all-in-one solution provider, R&M took 

care of the services from rack assembly, delivery, 

coordination, construction, laying cables 

and labeling to measuring and documenting 

the network infrastructure to guarantee the 

system warranty. 

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As an all-in-one solution provider, R&M took care of the services from rack assembly, delivery, 

coordination, construction, laying cables and labeling to measuring and documenting the network 

infrastructure to guarantee the system warranty. 

Partner 

– Specialist electrical planning: Bering AG 

Bern 

– Installation: ARGE Elektro Inselspital 

BB12, Scherler AG Elektro Bern, Elektro 

Burkhalter AG Bern, Gasser + Bertschy 

Elektro AG Bern 

– Archipel Generalplanung AG in Bern 

Lars Toppler | R&M Switzerland 

lars.toppler@rdm.com 

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Jürg Gerber | R&M Switzerland 

juerg.gerber@rdm.com 

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News 

When Wind Farms 

Go Online 

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Wind farms are digitizing their operations. Internationally, an Internet of the 

renewable energy industry is emerging. Data communication in this network 

must be available without interruption. R&M is meeting the demand with a 

special cabling and service program. 

The switch to renewable energy sources has 

driven decentralized energy generation forward. 

Concurrently, the weather influences 

the output of wind turbines and solar plants 

and their feed-in to the power grids. 

This results in a growing demand for coordination 

between energy production, network 

operators, electricity exchanges, municipal 

utilities and consumers. Operators are already 

using 5G radio, virtualization and 

artificial intelligence to manage wind farms 

efficiently. They are digitizing their operations. 

They need fast data connections for the wide 

range of applications. These range from sensors, 

antennas and controllers in the power 

plant nacelles to operation centers and data 

centers. These are typically large onshore 

and offshore installations that can only be 

controlled remotely. This is why the data network 

cabling has to be suitable for the long 

distances and harsh operating conditions on 

the ground and at sea. 

Data traffic requires an infrastructure that 

can withstand the environmental conditions 

in the wind farms. It must also meet special 

operational and business requirements. 

Avoiding risks 

The network cabling must also be as cost-efficient, 

installation-friendly, maintenance-free 

and durable as possible. Operators plan with 

an operational life of more than 20 years. 

Time-consuming installation work, declining 

quality or data transmission failures, unexpected 

repairs and subsequent adjustments to the 

network infrastructure should be avoided as 

far as possible. Such risks would place too 

great a burden on efficiency and total cost 

of ownership. 

R&M understands these needs and provides 

the renewable energies market with a complete 

range of cabling solutions. The focus is 

on all-purpose, pre-terminated platforms and 

robust plug-and-play solutions. This reduces 

the material required and the installation 

process. Even in harsh weather conditions, 

the cabling systems can be installed by a 

team of technicians who do not need to be 

specially trained. 


Technological know-how 

R&M has technological experience in the 

development, production and customizing 

of cabling products for harsh environments 

– whether for industry, telecommunications, 

broadband supply or ships. The DNV 

certification demonstrates that the R&M 

cabling products are permanently resistant 

to moisture, salt air and vibrations at sea. 

coordinated pre-termination, improvements 

and delayed network commissioning can be 

avoided. 

The units arrive at the construction site on 

schedule and can be installed quickly. R&M 

also offers measurements prior to commissioning 

of the cabling infrastructure as well 

as long-term warranties. Local, technically 

trained points of contact support wind farm 

projects from the very beginning. 

One focus is the portfolio for Fiber to the 

Antenna (FFTA) and Aerial Cabling, which has 

to permanently withstand extreme environmental 

conditions. Now R&M is also focusing 

on the requirements of wind farms. 

Ready-to-install delivery 

The service package is also impressive. R&M 

offers to pre-assemble cabinets, boxes, distributors 

and assemblies on a project-specific 

basis. The R&M plants around the world 

provide pre-terminated, tested and ready-toinstall 

cabling solutions. Thanks to precisely 

Data network cabling for smart wind farms 

R&M offers complete infrastructure 

solutions for data networks in wind farms. 

The range includes copper and fiber optic 

cabling, connectivity, assemblies, distributors 

and casings. The portfolio is suitable 

for control cabling in the nacelle (1), the 

uplink from the backbone to the nacelle (2 

and 3), the outdoor networking of the wind 

farm (4), and the connection to the control 

center as well as its office and data center 

cabling (5). The solutions include, but are 

not limited to: 

Cabling in the nacelle: 

– Top-hat rail adapters and connection 

boxes for all types of connectors 

– Low-shrink, resistant patch cords 

– Secure connectivity 

Cabling for the base: 

– Shatterproof, temperature-stable 

3 

distribution and patch boxes Uplink 

– Protection class up to IP68 

– Vibration-proof outdoor 

connectors resistant to UV, 

salt water and oil 

– Ready-to-install harness and 

trunk cables 

– DNV-certified cables for offshore use 

Cabling for backbone and access to wide 

area networks (WAN): 

– Waterproof outdoor connectors for fiber 

optic cables 

– Distribution closures for above-ground 

and underground cables 

– Underground WAN cable software for 

remote management of data network 

infrastructures 

Software for the remote management of 

data network infrastructures. 

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2 

Backbone 

distributor 

1 

Nacelle 

distribution 

5 

Energy 

management 

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Graphic: R&M 

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Intuitive to use and built for harsh conditions: 

HEC connectors from R&M for connecting copper 

and fiber optic cables outdoors. 

Hermann Christen 

Market Development Manager 

hermann.christen@rdm.com 

050.7311 

Angelo Auer 

Product Manager 

angelo.auer@rdm.com 

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Trends 

Total Costs 

Under Control 

The long-term view of an investment is gaining new importance 

with the trend towards gaining power from renewable sources. 

It can contribute to the success of many undertakings. 

A suitable tool is the TCO model. 

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Some industries, such as the capital-intensive 

wind power industry, sell their products 

through contracts with a propagation time of 

20 to 25 years. In the area of conflict between 

high investment and fixed costs on the one 

hand and profitable margins on the other, it 

is important to minimize cost risks in the long 

term. Direct and indirect, known and hidden 

cost drivers should be identified before 

making a decision on a particular investment. 

In this context, it helps to analyze the total 

cost of ownership (TCO) reliably, in detail 

and over the life cycle. Even small, seemingly 

Overview TCO 

Maintenance 

Installation 

Material 

Graphic: R&M 

TCO encompasses material, installation and 

maintenance over the life cycle of a plant. It may 

be worthwhile to look at TCO comprehensively. 

Graphic: R&M 

«Low assembly and operating expenses and 

failure safety compensate for any additional costs 

for more robust materials. The ratio is 2:1 or better, 

according to R&M’s experience.» 

insignificant items such as data network 

cabling are to be discussed. If a data connection 

fails due to inadequate cabling, a system 

may no longer be able to be monitored and 

controlled. The price of a resilient outdoor 

connector is insignificant in comparison to 

the consequential costs of downtime or loss 

of control. 

Maintenance and servicing of wind turbines 

typically accounts for around 25% of overall 

costs and thus generates a significant proportion 

of total costs over the lifetime of an investment. 

They are an important component 

of cost-benefit analysis. Maintenance-free 

or low-maintenance components therefore 

save a lot of money, even if they may seem 

expensive at first. 

Above and beyond the scheduled maintenance 

work, malfunctions and breakdowns 

reduce the profit on an investment. Unplanned 

repairs are costly. Downtimes cannot 

be remedied immediately due to the long 

distances to the extensive wind farms. However, 

the probability of aging and breakdowns 

increases due to the long lifespan and the 

demands caused by operation and weathering. 

In other words, the robustness of the 

components is a decisive factor. 

Investment planning should consider a number 

of other factors that may have a lasting 

impact on the TCO, such as: 

– Plug-and-play solutions and custommade, 

pre-terminated modules shorten and 

simplify installation processes 

– If the components are easy to handle, the 

risk of failure of an installed component is 

reduced 

– High-end, pre-tested components result 

in fewer failures. Components made of a 

durable, shatterproof material may never 

need to be replaced 

– Corrosion-free, vibration-proof, temperaturestable 

connectivity enables 

permanently stable data 

transmission 

Hermann Christen 

Market Development Manager 

hermann.christen@rdm.com 

050.7311 


News 

Space Sensation 

Fiber optic networks must be able to be 

expanded efficiently and on a modular basis. 

With its SYNO dome closures, R&M supports all 

splice applications, topologies and most cable types. 

The latest splice closure enables even more capacity, 

space saving and modularity, and can combine 

ribbons, single splices as well as splitters. 

030.8609 

«Tailor-made planning from the first mile to the last 

is simple thanks to the end-to-end range.» 

The exponential growth 

of data traffic caused by 

streaming, cloud services, 

5G, IoT and other digital 

applications requires ever-increasing 

bandwidths 

and improved transmission 

performance, 

but also greater space 

and resource efficiency. 

High-density, efficient 

and scalable fiber optic 

distribution systems 

have become indispensable. 

R&M offers 

Standards 

The SYNO S-500 is certified in accordance 

with IEC 61300 / IEC 61753-111-9 and 

Telcordia GR-771-CORE – thus meeting 

the stringent requirements and quality 

standards for telecommunications equipment 

to ensure reliability and performance 

in the networks. 

its customers all-in-one solutions and the 

corresponding advice. Modularly extendible 

systems, realized, for example, by the use of 

high-fiber ribbon cables, are decisive. Suitable 

components, such as the modular optical 

distribution system Prime ODF and the fiber 

optic splice closure families, are part of the 

range. Thanks to the end-to-end product 

range, tailor-made planning from the first mile 

to the last is simple. 

More fibers in the smallest of spaces 

One of the pillars of the R&M Outside Plant 

solutions is the SYNO dome closure family 

with its robust sealing systems and modular, 

easy-to-use cable entry bays. The new SYNO 

S-500 splice closure completes the range. 

With this product, fiber optic networks can 

be dimensioned perfectly at every level. It 

sets capacity standards by enabling 3,456 

splices in a 250 x 700 mm installation space 

using ribbon splicing technology. The efficient 

design also makes it a space-saving device, 

which is a major advantage– particularly in 

space-constrained environments such as 

sleeve ducts. 

In addition, the splice closure is also modularly 

expandable. Up to eight splice trays with up 

to three splice holders can be installed. You 

can choose between ribbon, single splice or 

splitter holders. This is crucial if requirements 

change over time or the network grows. Fiber 

management is also clever: Ribbons, loose 

tubes and splitters can be spliced in the same 

ST-500 splice tray. Up to three independent 

STH-500 splice holders can be inserted into 

the splice tray. 

Stephan Näpfer | Product Manager 

stephan.naepfer@rdm.com 

050.7267 


Success 

Multimedia Data Center 

for Ticino 

Visualization of RSI’s Comano Campus as it will look after its extension. 

050.7419 

Radiotelevisione Svizzera (RSI) is planning to consolidate all of its Italian-language 

television, radio and multimedia activities at a single site in Comano near Lugano. One 

core project is the construction of a media data center. Connectivity and distributors from 

R&M simplify network management in data centers. 

The rapid changes in the era of digitalization 

are posing a major challenge for public 

radio and television companies. Multimedia, 

Internet, podcasts and live streaming complement 

traditional studio production. There 

is a convergence of television, radio and the 

Internet. It goes without saying that today’s 

media consumers expect to be able to receive 

everything on their mobile phone, tablet, 

laptop or smart TV concurrently and use it all 

as interactively as possible. 

In addition, huge amounts of multimedia data 

are created over time, requiring both storage 

and administration. As a public service 

broadcaster, RSI bears a great responsibility 

for regional cultural assets, which must be 

digitally archived in terms of sound and image. 

Largest data center 

This is why RSI wants to merge and optimize 

the digital media world with its various 

platforms at its Comano premises. A media 

data center (MDC) was set up and put into 

operation for this purpose. 

Digitalization of the media 

As a result, media professionals are increasingly 

operating in a fully digitized environment. For 

them, it is important to be able to incorporate 

data, graphics and high-resolution digital 

image and video material into posts with just 

a few clicks. Modern digital platforms require 

significant processing power, and reporting 

via live stream requires new mobile solutions 

and fast data transmission. 

RSI’s new media data center 

050.7420 


«We are very satisfied with the cabling solution 

for our media data center.» 

Luca Mammoletti, Head of Power Supply and Telecommunications, 

Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana (RSI) 

050.7421 

When planning the data center, RSI defined 

a series of overarching criteria for the technology 

and infrastructure. Everything had 

to be practical, space-saving and durable, 

according to Stefano Pagani, CTO RSI, and 

Luca Mammoletti, Head of Power Supply and 

Telecommunications. 

Together with a distributor, R&M had the 

opportunity to present its portfolio for copper 

and fiber optic networks. RSI had set aside 

enough time for evaluation and planning. As 

a result, R&M was able to clarify a number 

of technical details at an early stage and 

put together a suitable configuration. R&M 

provided distribution products for testing so 

that those responsible at RSI could find out 

which solution best suited their needs. 

Criteria met 

The RSI team paid particular attention to 

handling during patching. They confirmed the 

smooth and convenient operation of the R&M 

platforms for copper and fiber optic cabling. 

The team also rated the optical distribution 

frame ODF PRIME positively. PRIME enables 

an above-average density of ports and cabling 

so that the space available in the data center 

can be used optimally. 

Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana (RSI) 

Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana (RSI) is a 

division of the Swiss public media broadcaster 

SRG SSR. Its task is to produce Italianlanguage 

programs and make them available 

to the Swiss population. RSI uses Internet 

streaming, podcasting and Digital Audio 

Broadcasting (DAB) for this purpose. 

The Comano site will be converted into a 

media campus and renovated in order to 

concentrate activities in one place, increase 

the efficiency of broadcasting, and strengthen 

the media presence of public service 

in Italian. 

R&M also fulfilled the criterion of long product 

service life. They are generally configured 

for use over several network generations. 

Together with the certified installer, R&M 

offered a 25-year system warranty and 

after-sales services. The data center project 

started out from this basis in April 2022. The 

installation of the network infrastructure was 

completed on schedule. 

Luca Mammoletti concludes: «We are very 

satisfied with the cabling solution for our 

media data center.» The RSI team and the 

The R&M solution for RSI 

The solution from R&M for the RSI 

media data center in Comano: 

Fiber optics: 

– PRIME ODF 19", 235 pcs. 

– Patch panels: UniRack 24 port, 167 pcs. 

– Connectivity: 

– Singlemode cable OS2 with LC duplex APC 

– Panel with E-2000 APC 

Copper: 

– Connectivity: Cat. 6 A 

EL, 3,000 pcs. 

– Cable; Cat. 7 A 

1,300 MHz, 160 km 

For the region, RSI plays a role not only as a 

multimedia news medium, entertainment provider, 

responsible cultural carrier and employer, 

but also as a media archive. There are already 

more than 500,000 hours of video and audio 

documents, a million articles and 250,000 

photographs in the archives. With around 

1,000 full-time positions, RSI is the secondlargest 

employer in the canton after the cantonal 

administration. 

f.l.t.r.: Claudio Ciccone, R&M Switzerland; 

Flavio Gioia, P&T Services Manager, RSI; 

Luca Mammoletti, Head of P&T, RSI 

installer also gave valuable feedback from the 

field. At R&M, this feedback is incorporated 

directly into the further development and 

optimization of patch panels. 

Further projects are being planned. R&M 

will equip other RSI buildings and the offices 

above the media data center with network 

infrastructures. 

050.7425 

050.7422 

Special 19" rack for data transmission from 

mobile studio to data center 

050.7423 050.7424 

Claudio Ciccone | R&M Switzerland 

claudio.ciccone@rdm.com 

050.7426 


News 

030.8692 

Fiber Optic Cables 

for Harsh Environments 

In recent years, R&M has invested a lot in completing and increasing the capacity 

of its fiber optic cable production. Combined with know-how and flexibility, this is how 

sophisticated cable constructions are implemented. 

Since R&M began manufacturing its own 

fiber optic cables in 2018, much has been 

done to increase both production capacities 

and flexibility. The first major investment was 

the purchase of a complete buffer line. It is 

the starting point for the manufacture of all 

types of patch cords as well as the production 

of solid and compact fibers. To increase the 

capacity of the plant, a compensator was added 

that allows drums to be changed without 

having to stop production completely. 

The renovation of the oldest sheathing 

system resulted in a further increase in capacity: 

This not only increased the speed of 

production, but also expanded the possibilities 

of the plastic materials to be processed. 

Based on this, cable constructions are now 

being developed and manufactured, which 

are characterized by their resilience and 

are thus used in mobile applications, such 

as broadcasting, in the military or in other 

industrial areas. 

New materials and designs 

The latest boost in innovation is based on 

recent investments in the cable plant, which, 

on the one hand, support the production of 

high-end loose tubes for demanding applications 

and, on the other, enable new material 

050.7402 


050.7310 

The offer is growing: Three cable variants 

R&M is currently launching three new 

cable constructions that are characterized 

by their resilience and are used in 

mobile applications such as broadcasting, 

the military or in other industrial areas. 

Rugged MiniCore multifiber cables: 

They are suitable for direct MPO connector 

assembly or, by means of a distribution 

element, for the termination of 

individual connectors, suitable for R&M 

HEC connectivity. 

Rugged TWIN fiber MiniBreakout cables: 

In the case of robust cables, two fibers are 

routed in one cable. This means that two 

600μm buffered fibers are securely embedded 

in aramid yarn and packaged in the 

PUR sheath. This cable construction is also 

designed for direct connector assembly 

on the HEC-QR, or HEC-BR, each for LC 

Duplex use. 

Rugged Breakout 2f/4f cables: 

These cables are available as 1.7 mm 

twin or quad cord. They are also suitable 

for direct connector mounting on the 

SC connector insert from the HEC Connectivity 

series. 

and cable constructions. For example, the 

range of gel free loose tube cables, which 

are crosswise and longitudinally watertight 

and can therefore be used for all purposes, is 

now completed. In addition, these cable constructions 

have a Cca CPR classification as a 

minimum. As a further example, longitudinal 

stripes can be extruded into the casing for 

color coding. For instance, longitudinal stripes 

in orange are a standard requirement in Switzerland 

and identify a fiber optic cable for 

use outdoors. Thanks to a range of different 

colors for the longitudinal stripes and sheath 

materials, the cables can be manufactured 

to satisfy customer and application-specific 

requirements. 

030.8821 

030.8215A 

R&M continuously invests in the completion and 

capacity increase of fiber optic cable production. 

Orange-striped cable for the Swiss market 

030.8214A 

Ideal for outdoor connectivity: 

Cable for the HEC connectors from R&M. 

030.8851 

Lars Züllig | Product Manager 

lars.zuellig@rdm.com 

050.6544 

050.7206 


Trends 

Highspeed 

Wireless Networks 

New technologies, such as WiFi7 or 5G, are increasing the transmission rate 

in local wireless networks. Theoretically, 9.6 Gbit/s can be achieved with WiFi 6, 

while with WiFi 7 it is already possible to achieve up to 30 Gbit/s. But how 

can the access points be connected to local data networks? 

The new wireless access point generations 

are exceeding the transmission capacities of 

conventional structured and copper-based 

LAN cabling. The most attractive solution is 

therefore to connect the terminal equipment 

via fiber optics. Ideally, the terminals should 

also be operated concurrently with power 

via the data network (PoE). However, optical 

fibers cannot transmit electricity. 

The next logical step is hybrid cabling. A power 

cable is routed parallel to the fiber optic 

cabling. Some end device manufacturers are 

opting for this solution and are propagating 

hybrid point-to-point cabling. But there are 

a few pitfalls: If the hybrid patch cords are 

drawn in in a pre-assembled state, loss rates 

of up to 20% may result during installation. If 

a connector is later damaged during patching, 

all the cabling installed must be replaced. 

Solution with digital ceiling 

The classic concept of structured LAN cabling 

as a digital ceiling – zone cabling infrastruc- 

Fiber 

connection 

for data 

5G antenna 

Copper 

connection 

for power 

Hybrid 

FO / power 

patch cord 

Point-to-point solution with significant 

drawbacks in use 

050.7457 

ture in the ceiling – offers a much more 

practical solution. The solution proposed by 

R&M combines all the advantages of hybrid 

approaches: 

FO 

installation 

cable 

5G antenna 

Service 

outlet 

Copper 

LAN cable 

Fiber connection 

for data 

Patch 

cords 

Copper connection 

for power 

050.7460 

Digital ceiling solution up to 90 m permanent link 

– The network devices are connected with 

simple patch cords (1x FO and 1x power) 

on both sides of a permanent link. 

– The FO and power cabling is connected to 

separate ports in the floor distributor as well 

as in the service outlet of the digital ceiling 

infrastructure. 

– FO cabling follows the tried-and-tested 

digital ceiling approach: Existing cabling 

infrastructures with service outlets and 

zone distributors only have to be expanded 

by the corresponding number of FO ports. 

– The remote powering of the terminal 

equipment is typically also supplied via 

RJ45 connections, as with PoE. For this 

purpose, the existing LAN cabling can 

be used for distances of up to 90 m; for 

longer transmission distances of up to 200 

m, thicker conductors (e.g. AWG 16) must 

be used which are laid parallel to the FO 

cables. 

Products for the cabling of next-generation 

wireless network devices, such as hybrid FO/ 

power installation cables and hybrid-compatible 

service outlets, are already available at 

R&M. 

Patch 

cords 

5G antenna 

050.7067 

Service 

outlet 

Hybrid 2x FO / 2x AWG 18 

installation cable with connection 

technology (FO Field / RJ45 Power) 

Hybrid 

FO / power 

cable 

Fiber 

connection 

for data 

Matthias Gerber 

Market Manager LAN Cabling 

matthias.gerber@rdm.com 

Patch 

cords 

Copper 

connection 

for power 

050.7463 

Digital ceiling solution up to 200 m permanent 

link 

Patch 

cords 


News 

The Changing 

Network Landscape 

The dawn of a new era of optical communication technology: In times 

when data transmission requirements are constantly increasing, R&M is 

now also offering installation support for the transceiver generation with 

400G and 800G transmission rates. 

030.8804 

Development and switching to higher data 

transmission rates of even more than 1600G 

in the future is the logical consequence of the 

demands arising in an increasingly digitized 

world. This is not only about extending bandwidth, 

but also about improving performance 

and optimizing costs per bit transmitted. New 

technologies and technological improvements 

play a key role. With fiber optic distribution 

platforms, R&M is supporting with Netscale 72 

and Netscale 48 with the formats SN, MDC 

and CS. Furthermore, the company offers 

all-in-one solutions from a single source and 

customer-specific programs. 

Architecture of speed 

In connection with the transceivers, these 

platforms enable the transmission of large 

amounts of data between servers, switches 

and storage systems in data centers. Cable 

assemblies offer high-speed connectivity between 

various devices, racks and distributors. 

The 400G and 800G transceivers rely on 50 

and 100 Gbit/s per line respectively. This 

allows connections of 200G, 400G or 800G 

to be established. 

The evolution of switches is focused on 

providing more line cards for higher speeds. 

This is achieved with a concurrent reduction 

in network costs and performance. The integration 

of octal modules plays a critical role 

as they allow for additional links that create 

space for up to 32 ports in 1U switches. 

duplex fiber LC, SN, MDC and CS connections 

offer numerous possibilities for adapting and 

distributing the additional network capacity. 

A comprehensive consultation with regard 

to the specifications is recommended when 

implementing 400G or 800G applications, 

as there will be a change in the distribution 

structure from Base12 to Base8. 

030.8801 

Lane breakout from the optical module is 

used in order to maintain the higher radix, 

i.e. a greater number of concurrent data 

paths, within an optical module and to make 

effective use of more ports. This makes it 

possible to take full advantage of the diversity 

of connection options. The miscellaneous 

connection types such as parallel 8, 12, 16 

and 24-fiber multi-push-on (MPO) as well as 

050.7094 

Beat Koch | Product Manager 

beat.koch@rdm.com 


News 

SPE is now a recognized future technology. It 

can be used universally as it works with the 

Ethernet protocol and overcomes the limits 

of conventional structured cabling. The open 

approach is further underlined by the fact 

that the SPE connectors are included in the 

standards framework for premises wiring. The 

SPE standard IEC 63171-1 is to be included 

in amendments to ISO/IEC 11801-1. In other 

words, there is nothing standing in the way of 

widespread utilization. 

New Dimension 

for Premises Networks 

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) extends the standard range 

of the LAN from one hundred to several hundred 

meters – a completely new dimension for premises 

networks. This new dimension can be implemented 

with the first SPE overall solution from R&M. 

030.8205 

With the overall solution from R&M, SPE 

can now be used in everyday building automation. 

To this end, R&M is cooperating 

with an innovative company from the Single 

Pair Ethernet System Alliance. The company 

Zemfyre offers SPE switches, SPE-RJ45 media 

converters and even an industry-compatible 

SPE camera. Their connectivity is based on 

the IEC 63171-1 cabling produced by R&M. 

The global innovation will be commercially 

available in the second quarter. 

The focus of the SPE overall solution is on extensive 

network applications with a completely 

new range. The SPE extended LAN system 

from R&M and Zemfyre can transmit data at 

10 Mbit/s over distances of up to 600 meters. 

It is based on an AWG-22 cable. A power 

supply should be available at the far end. 

030.8663 030.8743 030.8745 

SPE Switch in 19'' panel 

Legacy PoE camera with SPE Media Converter 

IP camera with SPE connection 


«In building automation, the combination of LAN, SPE and Ethernet/IP is long-term, 

application-neutral, cost-effective, and energy-saving.» 

SPE switch 

Power 

control 

device 

SPE switch 

SPE no SPoE 

63171-1 

terminal 

63171-1 

terminal 

SPE 

device 

63171-1 

terminal 

SPE 

device 

SPE w. SPoE 

SPE media 

converter 

SPE media 

converter 

RJ45 

terminal 

050.7466 

Power supply 

RJ45 

SPE 

Legacy 

RJ45 device 

The concept of the all-in-one SPE solution from R&M and Zemfyre 

Legacy 

RJ45 device 

Legacy 

RJ45 device 

100 m zone 200-500 m zone 600 m zone 

SPE solution for buildings 

The R&M and Zemfyre SPE extended LAN 

system is suitable for connecting IP devices 

with a low data rate over large distances in 

buildings and industrial plants. Application 

examples: 

– Surveillance cameras in remote locations 

– Remote access control and gates 

– Intercom systems 

– Sensors and displays in large buildings, 

e.g. parking garages, warehouses 

The active equipment for the R&M and Zemfyre SPE extended LAN system: 

But this is not a must, as the R&M system 

can provide the power supply from the 

switch. The technology for remote power 

supply via SPE cabling is called Power over 

Data Line (PoDL). In PoDL applications, the 

transmission range is reduced to 200 to 500 

meters depending on the required infeed 

power. Until SPE devices become available, 

conventional PoE-compatible devices can 

also be used by means of an SPE-RJ45 media 

converter. 

030.8734 

SPE Media Converter 

ZEM111LP 

– 2-port media converter from SPE to 

RJ45 for connecting PoE devices 

– Power input either by local power supply 

or by PoDL from ZEM601L 

030.8735 

SPE Switch 

ZEM601L 

– Secure unmanaged SPE switch 

– Input 2x 10/100Base-Tx, output 

4x 10Base-T1L, PoDL connectable 

– External power supply or via PoDL 

controller 

With this overall system, the SPE technology 

can be used without delay. You can find 

everything you need to know about SPE here: 

Camera 

030.8737 

ZVD511LP 

– Industrial 5MP surveillance camera with 

10Base-T1L SPE connectivity 

– Powered by PoDL (Class 14), 

1x IEC 63171-1 connector 

030.8740 

SPE PoDL Controller 

ZPC400 

– 4-channel PoDL controller for ZEM601L 

– Allows PoDL power to be supplied to the 

4 SPE ports in the ZEM 601L 

050.7067 

Matthias Gerber 

Market Manager LAN Cabling 

matthias.gerber@rdm.com 


Trends 

Seamless Connectivity 

050.7427 

What goes on behind the smartphone? Users rarely ask themselves how and where 

the fast connection to the Internet is established. It is accepted as given. But in fact, huge 

efforts are made behind the scenes to ensure seamless connectivity. 

Consumers are increasingly using mobile data 

transmission. This is not only made possible 

by mobile communication antennas: There 

are powerful fiber optic networks working in 

the background. These connect the antenna 

sites with each other and with data centers. 

This enables fast, seamless communication. 

The connection between antenna equipment 

and fiber optic cabling must be exceptionally 

stable. This is the only way to ensure fail-safe 

mobile data traffic in the long term. Cabling 

and connectors on the antennas have to 

withstand UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, 

storms, dust, ice and, on coasts, salt 

water mist for decades. 

High demands 

The requirements of the mobile communications 

industry go beyond that in order to be 

able to efficiently implement investments in 

network infrastructure. Some aspects: 

– The industry wants to quickly bring new 

services, such as 5G, to market everywhere. 

Pre-terminated cable systems can speed up 

roll-outs. 

– In addition to separate antenna lines for 

data and power, hybrid cabling solutions 

are also required. 

– The multiple use of the masts by various operators 

and antenna systems leads to a lack 

of space. Cabling with minimal dimensions 

is required. 

– Connectivity must be durable and application-neutral. 

After migration to the next 

generation of antennas (e.g. 6G), the optical 

interface should still be usable. 

– Non-specialists should also be able to install 

fiber optic cabling. Specially trained staff are 

often not on site. 

To meet these requirements, R&M has 

developed innovative outdoor fiber optic 

connectors and a kit for antenna cabling. 

Worldwide pre-termination is also offered. 

Trend: Mobile communication 

– Mobile communication is increasing 

and with it the demand for bandwidth 

that can only be met with more optical 

fibers. 

– Mobile infrastructure is becoming a 

success factor for business, government, 

and local authorities. 

– Expansion is having an impact on 

society. Cellular phone networks 

provide access to education, information, 

healthcare, banks and digitized 

services. 

This is how R&M is working on the vision 

of seamless, global networking. This also 

includes the connection of cellular phone 

networks to fiber optic networks. 

050.7428 030.8696 

Andreas Rüsseler | CMO 

andreas.ruesseler@rdm.com 

050.7086 


Success 

050.7446 

The solution for 

Sistema Fecomércio Bahia 

Local Area Network with copper cabling 

for the use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. 

– Connectivity: R&M Cat. 6 A 

UTP EL 

– R&M patch panels, patch cords 

– Cat. 6 A 

U installation cable, 130 km 

Advantages of the R&M solution 

– Bandwidth and performance 

– Support for new digital services 

– Better connectivity for IT 

– Efficient, agile LAN operation 

– Protection against EMI interference 

– PoE-ready 

cy and performance as well as compatibility 

with the customer’s technical resources. 

050.7429 

New Network 

for Sistema Fecomércio Bahia 

Modern architecture, modern social services, modern 

vocational training and a modern network. That is what 

Sistema Fecomércio Bahia in Salvador de Bahia is all about. 

The business organization Sistema Fecomércio 

Bahia in Salvador de Bahia supports many 

workers and employers in the state of Bahia. 

It represents the interests of companies and 

trade unions in the retail, service, catering and 

tourism market sectors, and is responsible for 

the autonomous welfare organization and 

modern commercial vocational training in 

these sectors. At the same time, it promotes 

health, culture, theater, leisure, families as well 

as community activities among the population. 

Sistema Fecomércio Bahia operates from an 

unparalleled building in keeping with its great 

significance for the economy and society in 

the state of Bahia. Its headquarters, the Casa 

do Comércio Deraldo Motta opened in 1988, 

is considered an icon of modern architecture. 

The 54-meter-high structure, consisting 

of metal cubes and glass facades around a 

reinforced concrete tower, was renovated 

some time ago. Sistema Fecomércio Bahia 

wanted to install suitable infrastructures for 

digital services and IT over the next 30 years. 

Comdados stresses: «A Cat. 6 A 

solution 

supports all future digital applications in this 

specific social and educational sector. These 

include HD video streaming, video conferences, 

virtual and artificial reality, and other agile 

applications that require high bandwidths and 

trouble-free data transmission.» 

The successful completion of the project is 

further confirmation of the good cooperation 

between Comdados and R&M. The partnership 

has been in place since 2016 and ensures 

that needs-based solutions are implemented 

for customers. Project coordination and 

product deliveries can be coordinated on 

time, even over the vast distances in Brazil. 

050.7430 

f.l.t.r.: Rodrigo Maschi, R&M Brazil; Kelsor 

Gonçalves Fernandes, President Fecomércio; 

Adriano Girão, Account Manager Comdados 

Only feasible with Cat. 6 A 

Comdados, R&M’s certified Brazilian integration 

partner, carried out a situation analysis 

which concluded that only a completely new 

and uniform Cat. 6 A 

infrastructure could 

provide what they were looking for. Those 

responsible at Sistema Fecomércio Bahia were 

shown the advantages of the modern solution: 

future-proof connectivity, bandwidth, efficien- 

090.6099 

Rodrigo Maschi | R&M Brazil 

rodrigo.maschi@rdm.com 

050.6814 050.7153 


News 

Aerial Deployment: 

A Sustainable Option 

070.0353 

In the age of rapidly increasing networking, R&M is presenting groundbreaking 

fiber optic solutions for overhead line connections with its integrated FTTH aerial 

portfolio. Modern broadband data transmission to every home is becoming more 

and more realistic. 

Society is making intensive use of smart 

terminals at work and in everyday life. The 

demand for data is growing and requires digital 

infrastructures to be expanded in a way 

that is both efficient and future-proof. The 

demand for efficient network infrastructures 

is rising and fiber optic cabling in particular 

is increasingly becoming the universal backbone. 

But because the expansion of fiber-optic-based 

FTTH outside metropolitan areas is 

often not worthwhile for telecommunications 

operators, there are still many underserved 

areas, even in industrialized countries. Alternative 

installation methods such as aerial 

deployment as an option to the buried fiber 

optic network are in demand. This form of 

network expansion is fast and economical, 

the effort for planning and personnel is 

limited, and existing infrastructures such 

as overhead cables, telephone and power 

pylons can be used. 

Fast implementation in existing 

networks 

This is where R&M’s fiber optic solutions 

for aerial network expansion come into 

play. The flexible, scalable and reliable R&M 

Precon solutions can be installed quickly via 

plug & play. The overall solution approach 

makes the offer particularly attractive: It not 

only includes individual components, but also 

complete system solutions with products, 

services and the necessary aerial deployment 

– a sustainable A-Z support option so 

that customers can obtain their solutions 

quickly and efficiently. The fast, needs-based 

integration of the components into existing 

networks is an important part of the offer. 

The resilient aerial fiber solutions also 

minimize downtime and enable high bandwidths 

and low latencies. They are used in 

demanding environments such as wind and 

solar parks, road, tunnel and rail infrastructure, 

in data-intensive events, as well as in 

mining, oil fields, industrial facilities and other 

demanding environments. 


Robust and modular system solution 

A wide range of solution modules is available 

for the above-ground expansion of fiber optic 

links: Robust power cables pre-terminated 

on one or both sides, including IP-protected 

optical plugs, connectors and adapters as 

well as distribution cabinets and ZOONA 

splices for pole mounting, each optimized 

for the various network levels. They are 

complemented by the Polaris box family 

for fiber optic terminations and outlets for 

connecting the last meters. 

Rugged connectors 

The outdoor connectors HEC-BR and HEC- 

QR in protection class IP68 are unique. They 

are designed for extreme environmental 

conditions and can withstand operating temperatures 

ranging from -40 to 85°C. They are 

also UV-resistant and offer push locking and 

twist-pull release. The HEC connectors are 

available as SC, LC duplex and MPO versions. 

A new addition is the TAP box with IP67 protection 

rating, which not only offers IP-protected 

adapters and pre-terminated cables, 

but is also certified for one incoming and up 

to six outgoing fiber optic connections. Ideal 

for cabling between mast and terminal/box/ 

building are drop cables – fiber optic cables 

with a low to medium number of fibers, a dry 

construction and a UV-stable outer sheath. 

030.6502 

050.7231 

ZOONA: flexible for the last mile 

From spring 2024, the ZOONA STP12 

with 144 splices will be added to the 

range. The tried-and-tested R&M ZOONA 

splices are mechanically sealed in IP68 for 

typical access network applications with 

compact dimensions that are designed for 

little space in smaller handholes or already 

very full shafts. They enable cost-effective 

and time-saving installation without special 

tools. The preparation of individual cable or 

loop entries takes place outside the splice 

closure. The functions for overlength and 

fiber management, splicing and splitting are 

available inside. 

030.8549 

030.8694 

The keys to expanding 

aerial grids 

– Speed and efficiency: Quick and 

easy network expansion thanks to 

pre-terminated cables, innovative 

distribution cabinets and modern distribution 

splice closures 

– Resilience: The HEC-BR/QR connectors 

withstand extreme conditions 

– Sustainability: Aerial deployment not 

only saves time, but also costs by 

using existing infrastructures 

Stephan Näpfer | Product Manager 

stephan.naepfer@rdm.com 

050.7267 

030.7772 


News 

Architect 

of the Data Center 

050.7431 

DCIM software plays a critical role in efficiently designing, monitoring, and managing 

data centers. R&M’s inteliPhy net is particularly user-friendly and an indispensable aid 

when planning and managing the entire life cycle infrastructure. 

It’s not without reason that people say: Good 

planning is half the battle. This also applies to 

data center planning because this has a direct 

impact on efficiency, reliability, and scalability. 

This is precisely what R&M has designed the 

easy-to-operate Data Center Infrastructure 

Management (DCIM) solution inteliPhy net 

for. Based on the respective requirements, 

each data center can be individually designed 

using a single floor plan. The software makes it 

easy to add racks, structure rows, and define 

enclosures. It offers a variety of prefabricated 

models for patch panels, active devices, 

power supply and PDUs as well as the option 

of creating a channel system over the racks 

and/or in raised floors. Patch panels can be 

easily installed in racks and connected with 

pre-terminated trunk cables. The software 

helps to find optimal routes through ducts 

and generates a complete inventory, including 

all cables with correct lengths. 

Drag-and-drop to a digital twin 

Handling is simple and intuitive using dragand-drop 

actions. Realistic visualizations 

in 2D and 3D are available at any time to 

discuss designs with customers and make 

any necessary adjustments directly on the 

screen. As soon as the draft is approved, an 

inventory list automatically generated from 

the design serves as a basis for calculation. 

The inteliPhy net database created in this way 

is then installed at the end user’s as a digital 

twin and is immediately ready to use for the 

day-to-day operation of the data center. 

Operational phase with asset tracking 

and smart auditing 

Thanks to the inteliPhy net database created 

in the planning phase, current, precise documentation 

is available at the beginning of data 

center operation. The powerful asset tracking 

functions of inteliPhy net enable the identification 

of all active and passive devices using 

Why inteliPhy net? 

– Assists in planning and operating a 

data center 

– User-friendly 

– Single source of supply 

– Individually adjustable 

– Open for all data sources with standard 

interfaces (SNMP, REST API) 


self-printed QR codes. If specific information 

about a device is required, it is sufficient 

to scan the QR code with the inteliPhy net 

mobile app to call up all the necessary details 

immediately. The app also plays a key role in 

the smart auditing function of inteliPhy net 

because with smart auditing the time spent 

auditing devices in a data center can be 

drastically reduced – from hours to minutes. 

Tailor-made 

The versatility of inteliPhy net makes 

it possible to implement tailor-made 

solutions for the respective applications. 

Let’s look at one example: R&M’s Customized 

Assembled Packaging Service 

(CAPaaS) offers factory-side configuration 

of R&M patch panels and thus fast 

installation, low packaging volume and 

a reduced carbon footprint. CAPaaS 

enables patch panels to be precisely 

tailored to the specific needs of each 

data center. A dedicated online version 

of inteliPhy net is available to use the 

service. 

During operation, preconfigured Key Performance 

Indicator (KPI) reports allow accurate 

monitoring of data center efficiency and 

resource utilization. All devices and systems 

are automatically included in reports thanks 

to zero-touch configuration, making implementation 

and management efficient and 

error-free. 

Going further, these KPI reports could serve 

as the basis for the next steps towards an 

AI-based solution to manage the increasing 

complexity in the data center. 

Changing and monitoring 

during operation 

The workflow module of inteliPhy net, which 

allows controlled changes to the data center 

infrastructure, has a special role to play. 

Resources can be reserved, work orders can 

be automatically distributed, and the progress 

of changes monitored – concurrently, documentation 

is always up to date. 

030.7166 

KPI reports give a live view on key resources in the data center. (Graphic: R&M) 

050.7432 

An important component of inteliPhy net 

is the integrated monitoring system, which 

allows real-time monitoring of power 

consumption and ambient conditions in the 

data center. The system automatically issues 

a warning in the event of problems such 

as power overload, dangerously high temperatures, 

water leaks or the unauthorized 

opening of doors. 

Bill of materials automatically generated from the design (Graphic: R&M) 

050.7433 

050.5558 

Reinhard Burkert | Product Manager 

reinhard.burkert@rdm.com 


News 

UniRack 2 Optimized: 

Sophistication Inside 

The tried-and-tested UniRack 2 already offers everything you need for pragmatic 

splice cabling in a 19" rack. With a makeover, R&M has now further optimized its 

tried-and-tested cable termination for optical fiber connections. 

030.8517 

Since the successful market launch of Uni- 

Rack 2, the specialists at R&M have gathered 

a wealth of experience from users and further 

optimized their proven concept for fiber optic 

installation. Externally, the redesigned patch 

box has only been changed by the striking 

red locking elements. However, the real 

innovation lies inside, and greatly simplifies 

installation and servicing. 

Space for storage and preparation 

Now the cable termination can be unlocked 

without tools, and the complete splice unit 

can be conveniently removed from the housing 

at the front. It has a sophisticated double 

base so that the loose tubes are securely 

stored separately from the pigtail fibers and 

splice trays. This not only leads to improved 

organization, but also to safer connections. 

Up to four loose tubes, each measuring two 

meters, can be stored in the lower level. All it 

takes is a flick of the wrist to turn the drawer 

into a work surface. This enables convenient 

preparation of the 19" patch panel for splicing 

work, regardless of the subsequent installation 

location in the rack. 

efficient handling during ongoing operations. 

The unit snaps into place at 45 mm 

for maintenance work on the coupling or 

the male connector. The unit stops again 

at 200 mm, whereby the entire splice unit 

including pigtails and splice trays is released 

for additional service work. The splice unit 

can be completely removed by pressing the 

integrated unlocking mechanism. This allows 

the splice unit to be removed easily and safely 

from the housing. 

The integrated splice trays offer a minimum 

radius of 40 mm. If after-splicing is necessary, 

sufficient space is available for a fiber reserve 

of 1.5 m per pigtail. Once the optical fibers 

in the splice trays have been successfully 

connected, the splice unit effortlessly returns 

to the base housing, where pigtail fibers and 

loose tubes are stored securely and separately. 

030.8506 

Stoppers ensure efficient handling 

The built-in stopper positions in the pull-out 

mechanism are also useful. These ensure 

Patrick Schilter | Product Manager 

patrick.schilter@rdm.com 

050.6759 050.6970 


Success 

Sleeping Better 

in Penrith 

The new 5-star Pullman Sydney Penrith promises wonderful dreams. 

Guests can organize their stay completely digitally – including their sleep. 

Tablets in the room and seamless WiFi coverage help. 

Cat. 6 A 

EL adapters from R&M ensure stable data transmission. 

«The service from R&M was the best 

we have seen from a provider in a long time.» 

Ross Robertson, QVR Operations Manager 

050.7434 

The Pullman Sydney Penrith, part of the Accor 

Pacific Group, is a new icon of top Australian 

hospitality. Digital surprises await guests 

at the hotel and in the integrated Western 

Sydney Conference Centre. The 153 rooms 

feature a smart suite system with tablets as 

a service, information and communication 

interface. For example, you can even call up 

a sleep therapy menu on the tablets. 

Installed in the blink of an eye 

The reasons for the decision: The R&M product 

is quick to assemble and terminate. Marc 

Clews, QVR Senior Project Manager, says: 

«The ease of use is great. The installation was 

completed in no time at all.» In addition, R&M 

meets quality, security and ESG requirements 

and fits in with the «love for detail» for which 

QVR is known. 

QVR Communications was responsible for 

the setup of the network infrastructure that 

makes this exceptional convenience possible. 

QVR used the shielded Cat. 6 A 

EL connection 

solution from R&M for 1,200 Class EA 

connections. The outlets for active devices in 

the rooms are also equipped with Cat. 6 A 

EL 

connectivity from R&M. 

The high-quality LAN infrastructure guarantees 

high-speed data transmission in the 

hotel and conference center according to the 

client’s wishes. The LAN supports a seamless 

dedicated WiFi network for hotel rooms, 

conference rooms and public areas. 

A fiber optic backbone consisting of twelvecore 

OM4 riser cables integrates two client 

networks. They connect seven specialized 

communication rooms. This infrastructure 

benefits from a custom-made R&M solution 

that QVR implemented professionally. 

A new icon of the Australian hotel industry: 

The Pullman Sydney Penrith. 

Rooms at the Pullman Sydney Penrith have a 

smart suite system with tablets. This can also be 

used to call up a sleep therapy menu. 

Images: Accor Pacific 

050.7435 

090.7198 

The certainty of reaching milestones on time 

and providing materials reliably played an 

important role in project management. QVR 

was always able to count on the support of 

the Australian R&M team. «The service from 

R&M was the best we have seen from a 

provider in a long time,» says Ross Robertson, 

QVR Operations Manager. 

050.6958 

Ian Russell 

Managing Director, R&M Australia 

ian.russell@rdm.com 


News 

One Cabinet 

for Everything 

Server, network or both – buy 

your own cabinet type for 

every situation? That doesn’t 

have to be. R&M offers a 

complete cabinet system that 

is suitable for all applications 

in the server room and data 

center – especially with high 

cabling density. 

070.5176 

The only thing standard here is the basic 

measurement: The new 19-inch Freenet 

cabinet generation for all data network and 

server applications offers outstanding modularity 

and flexibility. The creative modular 

system makes installation very easy. Available 

in a range of sizes, the 19-inch cabinets are 

designed to be quick and easy to assemble 

and equip. They are available in dimensions 

from 42 to 48U, widths of 600 and 800 mm 

and depths of 800/1000/1200 mm. 

A network cabinet can also be upgraded to 

a server cabinet with a load capacity from 

between 800 kg and a remarkable 1,500 

kg. This makes it possible for network 

infrastructures to be continuously expanded 

and adapted to fit a customer’s purpose. The 

construction of a Freenet cabinet is modular 

down to the last detail thus enabling numerous, 

flexible options in the network area, in 

server applications and in data centers. The 

integration of additional hardware, such as 

servers or other powerful devices, is also 

possible. Access is also well thought out: 

An ingenious hinge system with an opening 

range of 270° ensures unrestricted access to 

equipment and cables. 

Three product lines 

The Freenet Classic Line (CL) is designed 

to take a payload of 800 kg. A predefined 

cabling rack is also available. It consists of the 

complete base frame and is delivered with a 

rear wall, two side panels and a glass door for 

the front – assembled or as a flat pack, as you 

desire. All cladding elements can be locked 

with the supplied keys. 

070.5197 

Freenet Superior frame with cold/warm separation 


070.5094 

Modular cabinet structure 

The Freenet Expert Line (EL) for server rooms 

consists of the base frame, supplemented by 

a multifunctional strut, which connects the 

outer profile with the 19" profiles halfway up. 

Thanks to this expansion, a payload weight of 

up to 1,200 kg is possible. 

Complete cabinet family 

The developers at R&M have come up 

with a lot more for the third Freenet Line 

Superior for data center applications, thus 

completing the range. A robust construction 

forms the foundation. Additional cross rails 

increase the load capacity from 800 kg to 

up to 1,500 kg, ensuring stability and safety 

even for heavier devices and as the number 

of network components increases. Cold/hot 

separation, or efficient heat dissipation, is another 

important aspect. Fans and perforated 

doors ensure optimum cooling. Pre-installed 

thermostats regulate the fans according to 

the cabinet temperature, which improves 

power consumption. 

All-in-one solution as a concept 

In addition to conventional LAN and server 

applications, the cabinet concept also 

raises enclosure solutions for data center 

applications to a new level. Thanks to its 

simplified installation and handling, the new 

cabinet generation is enjoying a high level 

of acceptance among end users, in projects 

and among distributors. A key aspect of the 

all-in-one solution is the fact that it can be 

easily retrofitted for different applications, 

whether for simple data networks or complex 

enclosures in the data center. 

Patch cord management 

and accessories 

The R&M developers were also highly 

committed to integrated vertical patch cord 

management, which enables orderly routing 

of patch cords and thus combines cabinet 

and cable expertise in a single system for the 

first time. This clever solution offers a number 

of advantages, such as faster fault detection, 

clear routing and storage of the patch cords 

as well as the definitive end of chaos in the 

network rack. 

070.5127 

Customers have the choice: On request, the 

Freenet cabinet can be delivered as a flat pack 

or pre-assembled. 

The appropriate Freenet accessories 

Last but not least, the comprehensive range 

of accessories provides you with everything 

you need to equip a Freenet cabinet system 

in the best possible way. From cable runs for 

safe cable routing through cross rails, fans, 

storage compartments and shelves, to jumpering 

brackets and patch cord management 

systems – with the right accessories, every 

rack can be individually designed. 

Why R&M? 

– Single source of supply 

– Outstanding quality and robustness 

– Modularity and adaptability 

– Optimized air circulation and cooling 

– Cable management and order 

– Security and access control 

– Support and service 

– Five-year product warranty 

Andreas Klauser | Product Manager 

andreas.klauser@rdm.com 

050.7244 


Corporate 

Significant Relief: 

The Service Program as an Option 

050.7436 

Work efficiently – a requirement that is often slowed down by difficult situations 

and tasks on the construction site. On request, R&M project managers and installation 

professionals can provide support with services that will help engineers and 

construction workers concentrate fully on their projects. 

On request, R&M relieves planners, general 

contractors, project managers and installation 

companies of time-consuming tasks that 

tie up staff. Specialists and resources in all 

segments are available for this purpose. 

Even after 60 years, the home market of 

Switzerland remains one of R&M’s most important 

markets. Even though 79% of sales 

are now generated abroad, Swiss expansion 

has always been pioneering. In recent years, 

a very well-functioning, in-house service 

organization has been established to meet 

the growing demands and needs of the 

entire Swiss market. However, the project 

always starts with the 12 technical sales 

consultants from R&M Switzerland, who 

provide intensive support for connectivity 

infrastructure projects from the initial idea 

to the running operation of the network. 

Together, the teams manage specific services 

that go far beyond the cabling solution. They 

provide the support project partners need 

most urgently. 

Splicing experts 

Optical fiber splicing is one of the most 

sought-after services. It often happens that 

thousands of fibers have to be connected 

on a construction site fast. Splicing requires 

manual dexterity, patience, time and expertise. 

There is often a lack of skilled workers 

and equipment on site. And this is where 

the R&M pros come in. They terminate the 

fibers and use precision devices for splicing. 

This means that installation companies do 

not have to have their own devices and can 

concentrate on other project steps. 

Pre-terminated and tested 

Precon services reduce the pressure considerably. 

R&M can deliver racks, modules and distribution 

cabinets completely pre-terminated. 

This has several advantages for installation companies: 

The goods are delivered to the construction 

site on time ready-wired, work preparation 

and warehousing are no longer required, 

the installation process is shortened and there 

is no residual wastage or packaging waste. 

The assembly service is based on the 

specifications of the project partners. Cable 

material, lengths, batch sizes and connection 

solutions can be individually specified. 

The goods are delivered just in time. This allows 

the partners to efficiently drive forward 

their installation projects. 


050.7437 050.7438 050.7439 050.7440 

050.7441 050.7442 050.7443 

R&M is offering customers close-meshed consulting as well as extensive services at more and 

more premises. 

Meticulous measurements 

The fiber optic measurements after installation 

require extremely concentrated and 

conscientious work. Hundreds or thousands 

of ports and links need to be checked. 

Experienced specialists from R&M will take 

over the tasks or support measurements and 

documentation. This allows the partners to 

complete their installation projects quickly. 

With the documentation created by R&M, 

they fulfill their duties to inform customers. 

This also serves as the basis for warranties. 

Project consulting 

Each network stands for itself. Customers 

usually expect an individual solution. This 

is why the technical sales consultants from 

R&M support their projects from the initial 

planning stage through the construction process 

and up to the actual commissioning of 

the network. They have practical professional 

experience and additional qualifications. The 

international experience of the R&M Group 

from numerous projects is also incorporated 

into the advisory procedure. 

The modular principle of the R&M 

connectivity solutions makes it easier to 

design and plan infrastructures individually. 

Nevertheless, some construction projects 

require product modifications or tailor-made 

designs. R&M offers engineering services for 

such cases. In a short time, custom-made 

products can be provided individually or in 

the desired batch sizes. 

Globally networked 

The Swiss sales region is well advanced with 

its range of services. The global networking 

within the R&M locations ensures that this 

knowledge and the wealth of experience 

are passed on to other regions accordingly. 

Coordination is carried out by the «Technical 

Support & Training» department, which, in 

addition to the long-established international 

QPP program, also ensures that the R&M 

experts network with each other and learn 

from each other on an ongoing basis. 

R&M Switzerland services 

Optional services: 

– Splicing, measuring 

– Assembling of cables, distributors, enclosures, 

racks incl. labeling and factory testing (customer/project-specific) 

– Check-up, appraisal, maintenance, cleaning 

– Project management when installing R&M 

system solutions 

Standard services: 

– Support with planning, evaluating, and system 

integration 

– Measurement data on demand with QR code, 

product database 

– Engineering, customizing, one-of-a-kind 

production 

– Packaging as a Service, order picking, logistics 

– Overnight delivery of fiber optic goods by 

the meter 

– On-site project support through to commissioning 

of the network 

– Online shop 

In addition: 

– Training, certification in the R&M Academy 

– Product, system, application warranty 

– Product data, 3D/BIM models for CAD planning 

– Power over Ethernet configurator 

– Documentation, manuals, public tender texts 

– Visio files with graphic templates, dimensions 

for drawings, product data for material and 

inventory lists, templates for labels 

050.7444 

Beat Kindlimann | Head of Marketing 

& Technology, R&M Switzerland 

beat.kindlimann@rdm.com 


Corporate 

Connecting 

the Planet 

Sustainability in the spirit 

of the 17 UN Sustainable 

Development Goals, or SDGs 

for short, is increasingly 

permeating the entire R&M 

Group. This is documented 

in the R&M Sustainability 

Report 2023. For the first 

time, the expanded and 

restructured report is based 

on a double materiality 

analysis. 

What does sustainability mean for R&M? In 

recent months, the people in charge at the 

company have been dealing with that question 

more intensively than ever before. The 

aim was to further develop the sustainability 

strategy defined in 2021 and anchor it more 

deeply in the R&M Group. The «Connecting 

the Planet» program brings together all the 

answers. It links the sustainability strategy 

even more closely with the corporate mission 

«Connectivity that matters». 

«Connecting the Planet» describes how R&M 

wants to network people and organizations 

responsibly while conserving resources. At 

its core, it is about the service portfolio and 

offering: infrastructure solutions for data 

and communications networks. But from a 

holistic perspective, it’s about much more. 

The four defined spheres of activity relate to 

people and social commitment, environment 

and climate, ethics and compliance, and 

circularity in the value-added chain. 

With its business activities, R&M actively 

contributes to ensuring that, among others, 

the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals 

have a greater impact. 

Network of ambassadors 

Sustainability ambassadors have formed a 

global network within the R&M Group since 

the end of 2023. They support local CSER 

measures and discuss successes. At the same 

time, they act as multipliers in order to anchor 

R&M’s sustainability strategy more deeply 

in the teams and to establish it more firmly 

outside the company. 

One major task was to draw up what is called 

a dual materiality analysis for the first time. 

This analysis identifies opportunities and risks 

for companies, people and the environment, 

weighting them more precisely. Up until that 

point, CSER-relevant opportunities and risks 

had been assessed by a panel of experts. But 

now, numerous relevant internal and external 

stakeholder groups were involved in a survey. 

Sustainability topics categorized in advance 

were considered from two perspectives: 

Both the perspective of how great an impact 

people see R&M having on the environment, 

society and governance, as well as the opposite 

perspective of how great an impact 

people see the environment, society and 

governance having on R&M. With the results 

of the materiality analysis, R&M is hoping for 

more effective planning of sustainability goals 

and measures as well as a stronger focus on 

the most relevant topics. 

R&M reports continuously on the topic of 

sustainability. A lot of more detailed information 

can be found on the website. 

Connecting the Planet 

With its service portfolio, R&M wants 

to network people and organizations 

responsibly while conserving resources. 

The sustainability focus is on the following 

four main spheres of activity: 

Connecting People encompasses all topics 

relating to R&M’s social commitment 

Connecting Nature covers all environmental 

and climate protection issues 

Connecting Ethics addresses the ethical 

and compliance principles according to 

which R&M acts 

Connecting Circularity encompasses all 

aspects of the R&M value-added chain 

050.7445 

Isabel Stark 

Senior Manager Corporate Communications 

isabel.stark@rdm.com 

090.6300 


60 years 

connectivity that matters 


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