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CONNECTIONS 68

Specialist magazine Reichle & De-Massari AG | April 2025

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Moving into the Future with

Integrated Solutions

BKW Takes the Path

of Digital Transformation

Fiber Optic Solutions for

Railway Infrastructure

Sustainable Packaging

with a Major Impact

Editorial

Network Infrastructures

for Future Needs

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Dear Business Partners

Digital transformation requires high-performance,

flexible and secure IT infrastructures.

Development is progressing rapidly and

optimized network infrastructures continue

to gain in importance.

Holistic data center solutions integrated at all

levels enable enterprises to efficiently manage

growing volumes of data and quickly adapt to

new requirements. This issue of our specialist

magazine is dedicated to this topic. In addition,

we are once again presenting a range

of exciting projects that show how enterprises

make their data centers fit for the future and

modernize their building cabling systems. We

also report on a gigantic smart city project

from the Middle East.

There are also lots of interesting things to report

from the range of new products, such as

liquid cooling to increase energy efficiency in

data centers, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and

sustainable fiber optic solutions for railway

infrastructures, to name but a few. We also

highlight the important role of network monitoring

and show how our ruggedized HEC-QR

connectors ensure reliable connectivity in

harsh environments. With all these and many

other solutions, we ensure that people and

enterprises can network around the world.

Connectivity at R&M is not just defined

by product solutions. It is about playing an

active role in shaping modern society and

promoting progress through the exchange of

data and knowledge. Sustainability is thus a

key component of our corporate strategy and

we are constantly launching new projects. The

most recent example is the «smart cardboard

boxes» concept, in which we are introducing

packaging around the world that is made

exclusively from recycled material.

Ruggedized, flexible, customer

orientation

R&M stands for reliability, innovative strength

and customer orientation. Our solutions are

ruggedized, flexible and enable sustainable

technological progress in a highly standardized

environment. This combination of

solidity and openness significantly shapes our

corporate culture and our solutions. We are

proud to support our customers on site with

tailor-made and future-oriented products

and solutions – for connectivity that really

matters.

Digitalization, increasing connectivity and

changing market requirements offer major

opportunities that we will seize with the usual

high level of innovation and agility. As the new

COO of R&M, I look forward to driving these

developments forward together with our

team. I would also like to take this opportunity

to thank my esteemed predecessor Markus

Stieger, who will be retiring at the end of July,

for his many years of excellent collaboration.

Markus Stieger has expanded and professionalized

R&M operations for almost 20 years

with exemplary commitment, remarkable

foresight and great speed.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest specialist

magazine.

«We provide network infrastructure

for unlimited communication.»

Jonas Güresir, COO

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Contents

Focus

Success

Trends



4

BKW, Switzerland

The Path of Digital Transformation 8

Private 5G for Industry 10

News

Bosch, Japan

Headquarters with a New Dimension 12

Uptevia, France

One LAN for Shareholder Services 16

Integrating Liquid Cooling 15

More Data Traffic

in the Smart Factory 30

Air Conditioning for Data 14

Not a Time for Resistance:

Mastering PoE Properly 18

Hygienically Flawless Fiber Optics 19


Railway Infrastructure 22

Where Can All the Fibers Go? 23

Central Business District, Egypt

Smart Networks for the New Capital 20

Sustainable Data Center

for ANSA, Italy 26

Carlton Hotel, Cannes

New LAN for Legendary Hotel 29

Corporate

R&M Italia S.r.l.

Racks for the Future 33


with a Major Impact 34

Perfect Conditions, Everywhere 24

The Network in the Spotlight 28

Publication details:

CONNECTIONS 68 | April 2025

Cover picture:

Uptevia’s head office has become the center of issuer

services for France’s largest banks. R&M’s network

cabinet plays an important role.

Publisher:

Reichle & De-Massari AG, Binzstrasse 32,

CHE-8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland

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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-Gommiswald, 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



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How do cubes and rack rows get into computer rooms? Specific customer

requirements and other impacts make the journey difficult. But with intelligent

infrastructure solutions, data center providers can also make rapid progress in

meeting the demanding requirements of AI and 5G.

There is hardly any «one fits all» solution

when it comes to data center infrastructures

– except perhaps in the case of monolithic

hyperscalers. Equipment, applications, requirements

and other hurdles change almost

every day. The flood of data is increasing.

Data centers not only have to constantly

exchange, customize, expand and compress

the switches, servers and storage. The

non-compute infrastructure with operational

technology (OT) and wiring is also subject to

constant change.

It is true that data centers are familiar with

redesigns, migrations, evolutionary pressure,

and increases in power and efficiency. But the

paths are becoming more complex and steeper.

However, there are manageable and efficient

solutions for making sustainable progress in a

data center. The key: «integrated solutions».

Holistic approach

Integrated solutions must be understood holistically.

The market, customer requirements

and technical aspects must be considered

together. It is important to move away from

order lists for individual disciplines. The

planned applications, the required computing

power, the layout of the computer room, the

network topology, the wiring, connectivity,

the electrics, cooling and security are all

interrelated. With a holistic approach and

integrated infrastructure solutions, the tasks

can be mastered in a routine manner, e.g., to

densify wiring and connectivity or migrate to

400 and 800 Gigabit Ethernet.

Data center providers are constantly having

to reorient themselves. Recently, the focus

has been on dynamic, disruptive and even

more complex developments such as artificial

intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models

(LLM). These are to be implemented in enterprise

data centers under very tight deadlines

and with as short a time to market as possible.

Here are a few reasons: They are innovative,

increase productivity, create the smart factory,

and enable new business models.

And data centers – especially in the industrial

sector – are currently confronted with even

more new disruptive digital technologies:

self-learning robots and machines (ML),

Industrial IoT (IIoT), augmented and virtual reality

(AR/VR), multi-cloud, hyperconvergence,

digital twin, and private 5G wireless networks

in the production environment.


«It remains strategically important that infrastructures

and capacities are planned and dimensioned with

foresight in spite of the short-term dynamics of AI.»

Critical requirements

All of this places extraordinary and sometimes

critical demands on computing and

non-computing infrastructures. These new

technologies are not available at the click of

a mouse from the cloud like apps, storage and

services. The required ultra-low latency and

data throughput can only be ensured locally

and over short distances.

Enterprises may need to spontaneously and

creatively upgrade their data centers for new

types of high-performance computing. They

may have to set up and network an entire AI

cluster, a closed AI suite or individual AI racks.

A room-in-room concept or new modular

micro data centers could be the solution.

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It is certainly about upgrades, conversions

and greenfield installations in the white

space. The deployment of AI-enabled infrastructures

impacts the architecture of the

data center.

Private 5G is also a new topic for enterprise

data centers (see page 10). 5G wireless

networks move huge amounts of data in real

time, e.g., in a sprawling factory. This data

can only be processed quickly enough locally

or at the edge. Enterprises have to provide

computing capacity and connectivity for this.

With 5G, they are entering a new field for

which their data centers have not yet been

configured.

Hot racks – wet cooling

There are other more stringent conditions,

such as thermodynamics. In «hot» AI racks,

we are dealing with powers of 60, 120 or

more kW. High-performance processors for

AI applications can only be cooled safely and

energy-efficiently with fluids. This means

that data centers have to install special

cooling systems or ducts for coolants and

heat exchangers. To date, those responsible

have focused more on air cooling, air routing

and cold/hot aisle enclosures. Now they may

need to procure and integrate much more

complex infrastructure and cooling systems.

Exemplary integration: R&M

enables complete data center

infrastructure solutions including

cooling. BladeShelter cooling

systems are particularly suitable

for the targeted cooling of hotspots

in high-density computing

environments.

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The systems for compute-intensive artificial

intelligence or for time-critical AR/VR and

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Focus

5G data traffic require many parallel optical

network connections. The use of generative

AI requires around ten times as many optical

fibers as in conventional data centers. Network

designers may need to intervene in the

spine-leaf architecture.

The processor units cannot simply be

patched to the nearest distributors. High-performance

connectivity must be planned for

this. Integrated connectors in VSFF format

will play a role in implementing high-density

parallel optical cabling. What is certain is that

the tried-and-tested principle of structured

cabling is the most efficient solution for the

basic network structure here too.

Other questions include: Can existing electrical

and fiber optic infrastructures, racks

and cable routings be transformed? Will the

increased requirements for perimeter, monitoring,

access control and sensors be met?

Does the enterprise have skilled personnel to

implement the new technologies? Does the

operator need a new management concept

and DCIM system?

More or less power

Hard to beat in terms of impact: Data centers

are coming under pressure in terms of their

energy efficiency, and many providers have

to act now. Let’s look at one example: In

Europe, data centers have been required

to measure and report their power usage

effectiveness (PUE) since January 1, 2025.

This is what the European Union’s Energy

Comprehensive solution approach

R&M develops integrated infrastructure

solutions for categories such as colocation,

edge, micro, enterprise, on-premise

data centers and AI units. Functionally, the

solutions range from connectivity and the

infrastructure of the computer room to data

center infrastructure management (DCIM).

The in-depth analysis ranges from WAN

access, campus, data center, meet-me rooms

and cross-connect zones to the LAN.

portfolio directly. Systems from partners

cover functional areas such as air conditioning,

cooling, security, fire protection and

power supply.

The BladeShelter range also includes intelligent

PDUs, monitoring and sensor packages

for security, indoor climate, space surveillance,

fire protection, cable and infrastructure

management, cable routing and power

distribution.

The approach to the solution includes all

elements of the computer room. The R&M

portfolio covers the following product

categories:

– Racks, cubes, housing

– Connectivity, cabling

– Copper and optical fibers

– Electrics, PDU, UPS

– Cooling, air flow

– Sensors, fire protection

– Safety and security

– Monitoring and DCIM

From a single source

Integration means: R&M has mastered the

ability to fully merge its own systems and

those of its partners. R&M is a full-range

supplier with an integrated system approach

for non-computing areas in data centers.

This allows R&M to implement overall

solutions from a single source. The approach

shortens deployment time, minimizes

downtime and implementation costs, and

frees up time for strategic activities.

R&M develops, configures and delivers

integrated infrastructure solutions regardless

of the size, category, architecture and use

of the data center. Infrastructure units can

be delivered preconfigured and ready for

installation. The global R&M supply chain

provides the core products from the R&M

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The modular system: BladeShelter

At the heart of the R&M portfolio is the Blade-

Shelter program with rack, cube, housing,

OT and innovative cooling solutions. The

core portfolio includes recognized R&M product

lines such as the fiber optic ultra-highdensity

distribution platform Netscale. In addition:

Freenet racks, PRIME ODF, UniRack

patch panels, QuickRelease connectors, the

Cat. 8.1 copper system, raceway cable trays

and the DCIM system inteliPhy.

The BladeShelter cooling solutions are

suitable for closed cold and hot aisles,

high-density rack rows and the targeted

cooling of hotspots. The cooling systems can

be operated in open loop and closed loop,

with cooling liquid or gas direct expansion,

in combination with cooling machines or

external capacitors. Further features: selfregulating

fans, climate sensors, integration

of controllers and monitoring in the DCIM

software.

R&M offers its customers integrated data center

solutions. (graphic: R&M)

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R&M integrates access controls and multiple sensors for computer rooms or individual suites, cages and racks into holistic infrastructure solutions.

Efficiency Directive (EED) requires. Data

centers are to reduce their greenhouse gas

emissions by 55% by 2030. This means that

they have to constantly monitor and optimize

their power consumption. Do they have the

tools on board?

AI is an energy guzzler. Nevertheless, energy

consumption should fall or at least no longer

increase unchecked. The planning topics of

energy efficiency and energy requirements,

power distribution, batteries, generators and

voltage supply therefore need to be investigated

in depth.

The arrival of AI computing in industrial

companies is only part of the latest wave of

digitalization. Similar scenarios exist in clinics

that implement edge and AI computing in

their data centers in order to revolutionize

research and diagnostics. Retail, municipal

utilities, the financial sector and other industries

are also relying on AI. Users of these

new, data-intensive technologies will need

to build additional and stronger computing

power – with a drastic impact on their data

centers and their efficiency.

Expertise in demand

Integrated infrastructure solutions can

also help under these new, more complex

conditions. The first step is to understand

technologies such as AI, AR/VR and 5G as

well as their requirements for computing

systems. The second step is to look at the

specific applications.

The need must be carefully clarified: Which

and how much computing equipment is used?

What does this mean for the areas and load

capacities, rack design, electrics, connectivity,

wiring, cooling and other business administration

technology? Is a hermetically sealed

cabinet required or does everything fit into

an existing rack series? Ideally, the provider

delivers specifically preconfigured racks –

reducing the provisioning time by up to 75 %.

Here, too, it will prove advantageous to fall

back on experienced project management.

The coordination of those involved, trades

and systems requires in-depth expertise. A

holistic approach helps to ensure that no

component is forgotten, to identify interdependencies

at an early stage and to integrate

systems precisely.

It is important to bring more intelligence into

the sophisticated infrastructure. An advanced

DCIM system provides real-time insight

into every port and temperature sensor,

enabling analytics and asset management. A

state-of-the-art DCIM system uses artificial

intelligence to analyze and manage facilities.

It can allocate power and cooling according

to AI capacity utilization. It supports planning

in order to optimally position devices, avoid

hotspots and optimize operations.

Uncertain future

It remains strategically important that infrastructures

and capacities are planned and

dimensioned with foresight in spite of the

short-term dynamics of AI. Data center service

providers need the certainty that the facilities

can be used and expanded in the long term.

At the present stage, however, there is no

certainty. What is certain is that the technology

will not stand still with AI and 5G. The next

evolutionary leap for data centers is already

on the horizon: quantum computing.

The DCIM software inteliPhy from R&M

provides an insight into data center infrastructures

and enables asset management using

QR codes.

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Carsten Ludwig

Market Manager Data Center

carsten.ludwig@rdm.com

030.8060

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Success

BKW Takes

the Path of Digital

Transformation

BKW Building Solutions, BKW Engineering,

BKW Infrastructure Services and BKW Power

Grid.

The core business and backbone continue to

be energy production and supply for enterprises,

private individuals and the public

sector. However, the overall solutions range

from building technology to the construction

and maintenance of power, telecommunications,

transport and water networks.

Consumers expect power to flow reliably and without

interruption from the socket – a convenience that is

a matter of course for many. Digital transformation is

also finding its way into the power supply sector. The

BKW Group, which promotes innovative solutions and

future-oriented technologies, plays a key role in this.

This commitment is supported by a state-of-the-art data

center that relies on high-performance connectivity solutions

from R&M and thus creates the basis for a stable

and efficient infrastructure.

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New strategies

With its «Solutions 2030» strategy, the Group

focuses on the new energy world. Renewable

energies already account for over 75 percent

of production capacities. The BKW plants

include 300 wind farms and 50 hydroelectric

power stations in Switzerland and abroad.

Around 30,000 photovoltaic systems feed

power into the BKW grid.

Why R&M?

– Fiber/copper solution

– Leading quality

– Reliable delivery

– Trusted partner

– Technical service

BKW Energie AG, headquartered in Bern,

has long since ceased to be a pure power

company. It originated from the Hagneck

electricity company, which was founded

in 1898. Today, however, the BKW Group

is an internationally growing energy and

infrastructure company with more than one

million electricity customers. The 12,000

employees have extensive expertise in the

areas of infrastructure, premises, planning,

engineering, digitalization, innovation, traditional

power supply as well as electricity

production, renewable energy, sustainability

and the environment.

BKW brings together 140 subsidiaries in ten

European countries under one roof, including

many specialized companies from energy-related

business areas. The Group is divided

into five competence brands: BKW Energy,

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«R&M provided us with professional support from the

planning stage to final acceptance, both in the data center

and with horizontal fiber optic cabling.»

Benjamin Götte, Head of Grid Communications WAN, BKW Energie AG

The energy company is pursuing its own

digital strategy and has developed completely

new digital business models. The world of

energy and digitalization are closely linked.

Among other things, the initiatives focus

on smart power supply systems and smart

The R&M solution

buildings. In addition, BKW Building Solutions

offers holistic solutions and services relating

to IT, cloud, data centers, communications

and network technology.

It accompanies its clients step by step

through the digital transformation toward

sustainability.

R&M supplied 19-inch distribution

solutions for two mirrored internal data

centers:

Fiber optics, trunk cabling

– Singlemode/OM4 cables

– HD patch panels, 1U

– HD MPO modules

– LC Duplex connectivity

Copper cabling

– 24-port patch panels

– 4U racks, 14x6 ports

– Cat. 6 A

/s connectivity

Cable management

– Raceway cable ducts

– Customized cable managers for vertical

guidance

– R&M supplied the cables ready for

assembly, cut to length and labeled

– The R&M service team supported the

measurement and testing of the MPO

cabling

Additional processing power

Increasing digital activities make the expansion

and diversification of computing power

essential. Most recently, BKW Power Grid

had two mirrored internal data centers built

for business and administrative tasks. Redundancy

ensures security and the uninterrupted

availability of data, software and services.

It was particularly important for the planners

to select a secure, stable and integrable

solution for the passive infrastructure as

well. They opted for a high-density fiber optic

copper solution from R&M.

The customer benefited from the fact that

BKW’s own ISP Electro Solutions AG is a

certified R&M partner. This enabled the

installers to integrate the panels and modules

effortlessly and lay the trunk cables efficiently.

The service team from R&M Switzerland supported

them in the measurement and testing

of the MPO cabling. ISP Electro Solutions AG

tested the copper trunks itself and secured

the 25-year system warranty from R&M.

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Lars Toppler | R&M Switzerland

lars.toppler@rdm.com

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Trends

Private 5G

for Industry

5G

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Emerging 5G technology offers more than just mobile telephony and fast Internet

for smartphones. More and more enterprises are building their own 5G networks. What

is referred to as private 5G is the key to many digital industrial applications.

Private 5G is an isolated, private or semi-private

5G network that does not interact with

public mobile networks. Implementation

takes place in a limited area for specific

utilization by appropriate operators.

There are several options for the isolation of a

private 5G network: individual configuration,

licensing, authentication, tunneling, routing,

software-controlled deployment of spectra,

frequency bands or segments (network slices)

as well as subnets and defined ranges. The

isolation increases data security and users

have full control over their network.

Addition to WLAN

5G wireless data transmission is more stable

and more energy-efficient than WiFi/WLAN

infrastructures. It requires fewer antennas

and supports a higher density of end devices.

5G can supplement or replace WLAN, but

requires higher investments. In sprawling

industrial plants, greater distances can be

easily bridged with 5G.

Areas of application can be found where

remote control, automation, digitalization and

connectivity with low latency times and high

data rates are required. Examples: remote

R&M supports enterprises in building

private 5G networks, also as a partner of

equipment suppliers such as Nokia, and

provides the fiber optic CONEXIO line

for this purpose. This makes it possible

to implement cabling and connectivity

solutions from WAN access to the antenna.

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surgery, sensitive robotics, IoT, high-end

video and VR visualization.

Demand exists, for example, in production

halls that are being developed into smart

factories. With 5G wireless data transmission,

technicians can be supported live, regardless

of whether they are moving around the

production hall or working in frequently

changing locations on an extensive industrial

site. The company-specific expert or product

knowledge processed using AI is available

in real time and in mobile form on a tablet,

screen or in augmented reality glasses. This

means that less well trained and external staff

can also be deployed.

The 5G wireless signals and data traffic work

so reliably that the autonomous operation of

machines, robots, drones and trains is possible.

Mine operators and ports use private 5G

for the automated remote control of cranes,

driverless transport systems and for tracking

containers that are on site with such systems.

Other areas of application include traffic

management, rail transport, events, outdoor

advertising, telemedicine, outpatient clinics,

wind power plants and smart grids.

Mobile infrastructure

The private 5G infrastructure roughly corresponds

to the topology and cell structure of

a traditional cell phone network. The infrastructure

includes wiring and connectivity,

radio access network, antennas with routers,

mobile or stationary transmitting/receiving

devices. These can be installed as additional

modules in machines, robots or transport

systems and integrated via software.

The central unit is a server in the company’s

internal IT network or a protected range in

the cloud of a network operator. A micro data

center specially set up for 5G applications

could also be provided in close proximity. The

market already offers fully equipped micro

data centers with BBU hotels for the 5G base

stations.

In addition, there is a connection to an

external WAN or the network of a mobile

network operator (MNO) via gateways. This

MNO or system integrators set up the private

5G infrastructure at the company’s location.

Stand-alone, shared or hybrid solutions can

be implemented. The private 5G network is

operated as an island or within a public mobile

network using existing infrastructures. The

customer can decide whether to operate the

5G network themselves or have it managed,

optimized and operated by an MNO or a

neutral service provider.

According to market researcher Global Market

Insights*, the private 5G market is currently

growing by 40% per year. Equipment manufacturers

such as Nokia and Ericsson already

offer specific and scalable or complete

infrastructure solutions for industry. They

include hardware and software, end devices,

built-in modules for automation, cloud-based

Planning your own 5G

network

Enterprises that want to use a private 5G

network, e.g., for their company campus,

should discuss the following points in the

initial planning steps:

– Application: What individual digitalization

and automation projects can

private 5G networks support?

– Location: Terrain, topology, development,

distances, dependencies, exclusion

criteria, security.

– Infrastructure: Determination of antenna

sites. Can existing facilities be used?

Where can cables be laid?

– Solutions: Do not put together any

products yourself. Devices, antennas,

connectivity, wiring, software and services

should work together. Complete

infrastructure solutions from WAN/

FTTx access, LANs and data centers to

outdoor installations are ideal.

– Provider: Which mobile network operators

and network providers are active

locally and can implement private 5G?

Professional consulting pays off.

– Costs: A comparison with old WiFi

solutions is worthwhile. Seek synergies,

e.g., with business park, FTTx network,

public utilities.

management, operations and maintenance

contracts. R&M is expanding its range of

solutions with the CONEXIO modular system

for cabling and connectivity.

*Source: Global Market Insights

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Thomas Ritz

Market Manager Public Networks

thomas.ritz@rdm.com

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Success

Bosch Japan:

Headquarters with a

New Dimension

© Bosch Corporation

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Bosch Japan brought together research, development and management in a

groundbreaking new building. The premises enable 2,000 people to enter a new

dimension of collaborative work. A network solution from R&M supports the

enterprise in this regard.

After 113 years of business in Japan, the

Bosch Group built its largest research, development

and management center in the

country to date. Opened in 2024, the new

headquarters in Yokohama’s Tsuzuki district

brings together employees from eight sites

under one roof. The nine-story building has

a total area of 50,000 m 2 .

For the first time, Bosch used a digital twin

to manage the construction project virtually

from planning to completion. And for the first

time in Asia, Bosch installed the SOFC fuel cell

system – a proprietary invention for power

and heat generation. Compared to conventional

technology, it emits 20 % less CO 2

.

Collaborative working

The different teams sit close together over

the bright office floors. This promotes creative

collaboration across technology and business

boundaries. Projects and software development

can be advanced interactively, seamlessly

and quickly. This is how Bosch can effectively

support the Japanese automotive industry.

The floors accommodate and connect

communication zones, agile zones for

creative meetings and individual zones for

concentrated work. Room design, daylight

on all floors, natural air circulation as well

as temperature and shadow-regulating

blinds on the facades ensure a good working

atmosphere. «We hope that this will become

a place where everyone can play an active

role in developing new and wonderful products,»

says Bosch project manager Kazunori

Watanabe. He expects synergy effects that

have an impact on people’s creative ability.

One of the focal points of Bosch’s research is the

mobility of the future using software-defined

vehicles. The laboratories in the basements

support a practice-oriented approach and can

be designed according to the project and test

content. For example, Bosch carries out radar

measurements required for advanced driver

assistance systems in an electromagnetic

anechoic chamber. A tuning room is used to

optimize hands-free control in vehicles.

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«The project partners selected an overall R&M solution

for the data network, which was the only one that fully

met the criteria and specifications.»

Bosch has also built a public cultural center

called «Tsuzuki Ward» on the historic site.

With this project, too, Bosch is pushing

boundaries, because the enterprise is entering

into a public-private partnership for

the first time. The center is called Bosch Hall

and blends local and traditional cultures with

fascinating technologies. The center is a new

meeting place for the people of the Tsuzuki

district. At the same time, Bosch is expressing

its local roots and commitment to the area.

LAN in a new dimension

The LAN is as groundbreaking as architecture,

design, workplaces and laboratories. The

project partners planned an overall solution

that would open up new dimensions for data

traffic and communications – dimensions that

have so far rarely been implemented in similar

areas of application and office environments.

The project partners

General contractor: Obayashi.

The Group develops and builds largescale

projects around the world and offers

services in all aspects of the construction

industry, such as engineering, management,

consulting and real estate.

Consulting, network solution:

PTS Japan K.K. The globally active consulting

and planning office supports enterprises

in their digital transformation with innovative

workplace, IT and LAN solutions, e.g.,

from R&M.

Installation: Kinden. As an engineering

company and systems integrator in the

power, communications and environment

segments, Kinden is committed to major

commercial and public infrastructure projects

around the world.

The aim was to create optimal conditions

for digitalization and future AI applications.

Above all, the network is intended to fully

support the collaborative, boundless, and

interdisciplinary way of working as well as the

Bosch Group’s vision of the future.

The redundantly designed infrastructure

begins in two network rooms in the basements.

Fiber optic trunks form the backbones

to the laboratories and distribution rooms

on the upper floors. Client backbones are

configured for 10 Gigabit/s data transmission.

The backbones for the servers and wireless

infrastructure offer potential for 40 Gigabit/s.

In addition, network nodes with a 10-Gigabit

connection are located on the upper floors

away from the distribution rooms.

Overall solution with Netscale 72

The project partners selected an overall R&M

solution for the data network, which was

the only one that fully met the criteria and

specifications. It is based on the fiber optic

distribution platform Netscale 72 and the

R&Mfreenet portfolio for LAN infrastructures.

The Netscale 72 patch panels were configured

for the BASE12 parallel optical cabling

type. Netscale 72 offers the highest packing

density in its class, which was decisive in this

project. Twelve-fiber trunk cables with MPO

connectivity form the backbones. Singlemode/OS2

cables are used for short links,

and multimode/OM4 cables are also used.

Splice and patch connections with LC Duplex

connectivity are integrated in Netscale 72.

Copper cabling with Cat. 7 A

-S/FTP installation

cables and Cat. 6 A

connectivity connects the

Why R&M?

– Global key account service

– Long-standing local support

– Specifications (RFP) passed

– Recommended by PTS Japan

– Overall solution for 10/40 Gigabit LAN

with high-density fiber optic cabling

expansive office floors. Up to 600 connectors

for PC and IT equipment and up to 50 wireless

access points are networked on each floor.

Smooth cooperation

The LAN project was also shaped by Bosch’s

way of working. R&M’s global key account

team and Asia Pacific team worked hand in

hand with the local distributor Suntel. The

network experts from Obayashi, PTS and Kinden

implemented the installation according

to the customer’s wishes.

Thus, a LAN is available whose performance

headroom will not set any limits on a digitally

supported way of working in the coming

decades. It supports interdisciplinary and

collaborative cooperation – entirely in

keeping with the R&M vision of «unlimited

communication».

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© Bosch Corporation 050.7478 050.7540 050.7479 © Bosch Corporation

050.7541 050.7480

Ichiro Kono | R&M Japan

ichiro.kono@rdm.com

050.7032


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Air Conditioning

for Data

The increasing power density in data centers and edge infrastructures presents

operators with challenges when it comes to the efficient cooling of their systems.

This is where the Freenet and BladeShelter racks come in, in combination with

optimized side cooling from R&M.

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The cooling of IT infrastructures is a complex

issue that is becoming ever more challenging

due to the increasing power density of servers

and network devices. Overheating can lead

to performance losses, failures and increased

power consumption. With the new cooling

technology, R&M has succeeded in mastering

the balancing act between top performance,

energy efficiency and flexibility.

Edge and high-performance

applications

For edge data centers and high-performance

applications, R&M relies on a closed architecture,

the closed loop. The side cooler is

assembled directly next to the server rack,

with both structures isolated from the

external environment. The air circulates in a

circuit; heat is exchanged with water cooled

by chillers. This method ensures precise

temperature control and minimizes power

consumption.

For small and medium-sized

data centers

Small and medium-sized data centers benefit

from an open architecture. Here, the devices

in the racks are cooled by the ambient air.

The in-line cooling unit from R&M ensures

that the air is cooled efficiently and released

to the environment at a preset temperature.

It is available in three performance classes:

15, 34 and 48 kW. With a width of 300 mm,

depths of 1,000 or 1,200 mm and heights

of 42 or 48 U, it adapts flexibly to different

room concepts.

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The cooling of IT infrastructures is a complex

issue that is becoming ever more challenging

due to the increasing power density of servers

and network devices.

Benefits of R&M

The in-line cooling unit offers several advantages:

In addition to modularity and high energy

efficiency, it is also scalable. It is suitable

for data centers and edge solutions with and

without raised floors and enables targeted

cooling of high-density racks. The simple

integration in hot and cold aisle enclosures

as well as the minimal power consumption

are further advantages. Also noteworthy are

the five independent, speed-controlled EC

fans, which ensure a needs-based air supply

via three horizontal zones. The hot-swap

function enables exchange during ongoing

operations. Easy servicing thanks to access

options from the front and rear round off the

overall package.

Andreas Klauser | Product Manager

andreas.klauser@rdm.com

050.7244


Trends

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Integrating

Liquid Cooling

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Liquid cooling in data centers is more effective and

energy-efficient than air cooling. Various technical solutions

have already proven themselves. However, converting to

liquid cooling systems poses a number of challenges.

High-density racks with outputs in excess

of 30 kW are now part of the standard

inventory of many data centers. They are

using increasingly powerful, densely packed

processors, e.g., for AI workloads. That has

consequences. The heat rises. Ventilation

solutions are sometimes no longer sufficient

to bring enough cold air into the racks.

This is why liquid cooling within the racks

and in their immediate vicinity is a good idea.

Direct cooling with dielectric fluids is unbeatable

in terms of heat capacity and thermal

conductivity, because, unlike air, more mass

is available to absorb energy (heat). On the

other hand, the new liquid cooling circuits

come very close to the electric components,

which may initially cause unease among IT

managers.

In direct-to-chip cooling, the coolant flows

through tubes located in the servers and on

the chips. Two cooling technologies compete

with each other: Cooling systems in which

the coolant absorbs the heat without changing

its aggregate state (single-phase systems)

and systems in which the coolant evaporates

when it absorbs heat (two-phase system).

Both cooling techniques must be supported

by air cooling, as this does not cover between

10 and 30 % of the heat supply. In addition,

there is immersive cooling, in which the IT

is lowered into an immersion bath. This is

a completely different rack design, as it is

not vertical, but horizontal in the room with

specially developed containers. In addition,

OT and IT are mixed, as IT is integrated

«naked» into the OT. Issues of responsibility

for integration and servicing generally need

to be redefined and shared.

Intervention in the infrastructure

Direct-to-chip cooling systems are easy to

integrate into existing rooms and layouts.

But careful interventions in the infrastructure

are required. Tubes, hoses, pumps, valves,

distributors, refrigeration units, heat dissipation

systems, heat exchangers, fans, leakage

sensors and much more have to be installed.

Other cooling circuits have the task of

transporting the heat to the outside. Hybrid

solutions with rear-door or in-row coolers,

such as in the BladeShelter devices from

R&M, are also suitable for residual heat

dissipation.

For high-performance computing or rack

capacities of 30 kW and more, liquid cooling

is a state-of-the-art solution. It offers unsurpassed

energy efficiency, which is critical for

operating expenses, sustainability and the

PUE value.

Planning, dimensioning, configuration and integration

do, however, make some demands.

It all starts with the question of which applications

should run in the racks. The power

supply and UPS must be compatible with

one another. The load limits of the racks and

shelves need to be observed as do connectivity,

network cabling and monitoring. These

tasks can be mastered with the integrated

infrastructure solutions and the expertise

of R&M.

050.7531

Carsten Ludwig

Market Manager Data Center

carsten.ludwig@rdm.com


Success

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Photo: Uptevia

One LAN

for Shareholder Services

In 2023, Uptevia’s head office in Cœur Défense became the heart of issuer services for France’s

largest banks. The network rack from R&M plays an important role here.

There is a lot to do when it comes to issuing

and holding shares. The management and

custody of shares now take place digitally.

Assets worth hundreds of billions of francs are

handled on the stock exchanges every day.

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Eric Schmitt specifies the network infrastructures

for Groupe Crédit Agricole SA at CA-GIP. He

appreciates the clear patch panel and cable

management in the new network rack for Uptevia.

Large banks develop comprehensive services

to ensure the transactions and custody of the

securities. Specialized divisions manage the

files of private and institutional shareholders,

pension funds, asset managers and insurance

companies. They organize shareholder meetings,

monitor the markets, manage employee

participation and dividend payments of joint

stock companies, and provide asset and

issuer services.

Securities service bundled

The two major banks BNP Paribas and

CACEIS/Crédit Agricole have been pooling

their issuer and securities services business

since 2023. They want to achieve synergies

and better master the rapid changes in this

business together. To this end, they founded

Uptevia, based in Paris, and set the enterprise

ambitious goals: Uptevia aims to become a

leading enterprise in the corporate trust

sector in France and at European level.

Uptevia has resided on two floors in Cœur

Défense since December 2023. The 161-meter-high

twin tower is Europe’s largest office

complex with 350,000 square meters of

usable space. It is located in the heart of La

Défense, the sought-after business center in

the west of Paris.

Uptevia ordered a high-performance LAN for

the 350 new workstations at Cœur Défense

to ensure the enterprise can move large

amounts of data every day. Uptevia manages

1.5 million shareholder accounts and handles

40,000 shareholder requests per month. More

than 100,000 connections to special tools on

the Internet are used every month. Uptevia

is the central service provider for 800 annual

general meetings of public limited companies.

Resilient network

The requirements for the LAN were defined

by Gilles Vernaz, project manager in the IT


department of CACEIS/Crédit Agricole, and

Eric Schmitt, responsible at CA-GIP for the

engineering of the network infrastructures of

all Crédit Agricole Group premises.

Both of them focused on the high resilience

of the network architecture. This must pass

the critical security requirements of the financial

industry. The LAN should also allow a

high degree of flexibility on both floors. That’s

why they opted for the «WiFi First» principle.

It frees employees from having to use fixed

plug-in connections on desktops.

Tailor-made solution

The overall R&M solution was offered precisely.

The high-grade network rack from the

R&M portfolio played a key role here. R&M’s

data center experts designed a configuration

that fully met customer requirements.

The R&M solution

The LAN infrastructure for Uptevia networks

350 workstations on two floors and 3,400

square meters of office space in Cœur Défense

consisting of:

– 12 km copper cable, Cat. 7 S/FTP CCA

– 300 links with Cat. 6 A

EL connectivity

– 24-port panels

– Network rack

Four reasons to choose the rack

Long-standing customer CACEIS/Crédit Agricole

emphasizes the advantages of the R&M

overall solution. The state-of-the-art product

from R&M Tecnosteel is particularly suitable

for this project for four reasons:

– Design: The design is easy to install.

Open-access pedestals make it easier to

pull in and manage network cables coming

from the technical floor. The construction

of the substructure allows the rack to be

integrated seamlessly while respecting the

load-bearing capacity of the floor.

– Cable routing: The lateral cable management

and the bundling of cables in handy

Velcro tapes ensure a tidy overall picture.

This helps technicians to keep an overview.

The firm hold prevents unnecessary cable

movement. This ensures that the transmission

performance remains stable.

– Management: The logical numbering

system supports technicians in network

management. The 41 levels for patch

panels and equipment are numbered

from top to bottom on the front and

back. The patch panels have easy-toread

labels. This allows links to be clearly

assigned and patch errors to be avoided.

– Sustainability: Finally, what counts is the

contribution to decarbonization that the

financial industry expects. R&M manufactures

the racks in Europe and thus

fulfills a key sustainability criterion for

the awarding of contracts. R&M’s supply

chain guarantees short transport routes.

This minimizes fuel consumption and CO 2

emissions. The EcoVadis certification in

gold confirms R&M’s sustainability status.

Last but not least, a key factor was that R&M

is familiar with the sustainability goals of the

financial industry and meets its environmental

requirements. For example, a resilient

and sustainable network infrastructure was

installed in Cœur Défense, with which Uptevia

can realize its vision. The young enterprise

aims to revolutionize issuer services in France

and throughout Europe with state-of-the-art

technological solutions.

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Clear and sustainable: the R&M rack for Uptevia.

Photo: Uptevia

050.7543

The LAN infrastructure in Uptevia’s new offices

will connect 350 workstations on two floors in

Cœur Défense, Europe’s largest office complex.

Xavier Auvert | R&M France

xavier.auvert@rdm.com

050.6901

Olivier Caillaud | R&M France

olivier.caillaud@rdm.com

050.7545


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050.7546

Not a Time for Resistance:

Mastering

PoE Properly

PoE is gaining in importance with the growing proliferation

of smart buildings and IoT devices. However, the use of PoE

requires specific cabling properties for reliable operation.

That’s why planning and the right products are crucial.

For a future-proof infrastructure

The correct planning of a PoE-capable infrastructure

starts with the selection of suitable

cabling products. Thanks to their reliable

contact properties, the specially developed

PowerSafe products from R&M provide

uniformly low resistance over the entire

lifespan. Thanks to the PoE mainframe developed

in house, R&M was the first cabling

manufacturer to include the RP categories

in its warranty program. The training of QPP

partners ensures the flawless implementation

of RP3 standards. R&M also offers inspections

to check customer installations for weak

points and optimize them permanently.

R&M PowerSafe

PoE is becoming more and more powerful

– this places completely new demands

on data cabling. PowerSafe products

and solutions from R&M

guarantee stable and reliable

transmission.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) has fundamentally

changed the way networks are designed.

The combined data transmission and power

supply via a single Ethernet cable simplifies

installation and maintenance. As a pioneer

of PoE compatibility in LAN cabling, R&M has

proven that innovation and quality go hand

in hand. But what makes a PoE installation

future-proof and which aspects must be

taken into account?

The remote power categories RP1, RP2 and

RP3 play a key role. They are defined in the

standards EN 50174-2 and ISO 14763-2

and ensure that the installed cabling meets

the increasing performance requirements

of PoE devices. RP3 is mandatory for ISO/

IEC11801-compliant systems (recommended

in accordance with EN 50173) and ensures

that all cables in a system can withstand the

highest PoE loads. This is crucial as the 4PPoE

standard can deliver up to 90 watts per port.

This means that without RP3-compliant

planning, there could be a risk of overheating

of the cable bundles, reduced

trans-mission rates and an impairment

of operational safety.

Another important and critical aspect of PoE

cabling is the resistance unbalance. It can

be caused by inferior components or poor

installation practices. Differences in the

electrical resistance between the conductors

of a cable pair lead to signal interruption and

a shortened service life of the devices due

to saturation effects in the network devices.

Field tests that register resistance unbalances

should therefore be an integral part of any

installation. In addition, selecting suitable

components should ensure that

resistance changes do not occur

during operation.

050.7067

Matthias Gerber

Market Manager LAN Cabling

matthias.gerber@rdm.com

050.6586


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Hygienically Flawless

Fiber Optics

Multi-resistant germs are a permanent

threat in the healthcare

system, even in countries with

advanced hygiene standards. To

reduce the risk, R&M offers a

complete portfolio of antimicrobial

network components, which now

also includes fiber optics.

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The increase in life-threatening microbes

and resistant bacteria is a growing challenge

in hospitals and healthcare facilities. The

stubborn microorganisms can spread on

frequently touched surfaces, leading to dangerous

infections. Data cables and outlets are

often overlooked as a source for the spread

of such germs.

Antimicrobial data cabling

R&M’s healthLine portfolio is designed to mitigate

this critical problem: The products are

provided with an antimicrobial additive that

effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria. An

additive containing silver ions is incorporated

into the plastic during the manufacturing

process. It cannot be rubbed off or wiped off.

The solution prevents microbes from settling

on the plastic surfaces of network products

in accordance with ISO 22196. Studies have

shown that bacteria on these surfaces die off

within 24 hours.

Complete portfolio in hygienic design

R&M has now expanded the tried-and-tested

healthLine portfolio to include fiber optic

components and thus offers a comprehensive

range for modern healthcare facilities.

The complete healthLine system includes:

– RJ45 and FO outlets: Available for surface

mounting, flush mounting or installation

in ducts

– Patch cords: RJ45 patch cords for copper

connections and LC-QR patch cords for the

transmission of data via optical fibers

– FO drop cables: For the flexible connection

of terminal devices to the fiber optic network

Thanks to this expansion, healthcare institutions

can now benefit from the transmission

rate and failure safety of fiber optics without

sacrificing hygienic standards. The portfolio

offers solutions that meet the increasing

demands for speed, power and reliability.

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030.5776

090.7664

030.7312

Clean arguments:

– Maximum hygiene: The antimicrobial

equipment reduces the germ count

in sensitive areas and protects patients

and staff

– Comprehensive portfolio: Overall solution

for all requirements of modern data

transmission in the healthcare sector

– Long-lasting quality: The antimicrobial

impact lasts for the entire lifespan of the

products

– Simple integration: healthLine components

can be seamlessly integrated into

existing network infrastructures

Lars Züllig | Product Manager

lars.zuellig@rdm.com

050.7547


Success

Smart Networks

for the New Capital

050.7548

Egypt’s new capital started operations in 2024. The Central Business District

is on its way to completion with the mega project planned as a smart city.

The project developers rely on robust network solutions.

The Central Business District (CBD) is a

central part of the New Administrative Capital

(NAC) 50 kilometers east of Cairo. In the near

future, 6.5 million people will be living here.

The 1.9 km 2 CBD will be smart and digital, offering

powerful data networks, seamless 5G

connectivity and data centers. HitekNOFAL

Solutions had taken on the task of providing

infrastructures for the communications networks

in the office towers.

The first step was to develop a reliable and

feasible overall solution that would meet the

requirements of a project of this magnitude.

This is where the partnership with R&M came

in. R&M guaranteed it would accompany the

highly complex cabling projects from design

to implementation.

The solution

In the Central Business District,

HitekNOFAL Solutions equipped a row

of large buildings with infrastructures for

the data and communications networks.

Including:

– Fifteen high-rise office buildings

– Nine skyscrapers

– Administration building

– Service tunnel

– Crescent Tower Hotel

The solutions for the buildings are based

on standardized structured fiber optic/

copper cabling with LC Duplex and Cat. 6 A

connectivity. Netscale 72 and UniRack 2

serve as fiber optic platforms.

Installation of the CBD project

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«Working closely with R&M in this project was an

example of how true partnerships and true collaboration

on mega projects should be.»

Hatem Nofal, CEO HitekNOFAL Solutions

Dynamic project

The momentum of the whole project, the

ongoing construction work and the wide

range of needs and types of use presented

the greatest challenges. This is why extremely

resilient products were in demand. In addition,

the project developer ACUD and the

project contractor CSCEC placed specific

requirements on the wiring.

The partner

HitekNOFAL Solutions, a Nofal family

enterprise, has been working as a visionary

service provider for smart infrastructure

solutions in the regions of Egypt, the Middle

East and Africa since 1987. The enterprise

plans, installs and supports communications

and data networks for buildings, industry,

government, security, military, transport and

development projects. In addition, it focuses

on specialist areas such as FTTx, data centers,

IoT and sensors. HitekNOFAL Solutions promotes

the training of specialists and founded

the Fiber Optic Academy.

After the initial installation phase, Hitek-

NOFAL Solutions took stock: «Using R&M’s

products and services brought numerous

benefits in terms of performance as well as

reliability, efficiency, scalability, engineering

and adherence to deadlines.» An infrastructure

has been created that meets the evolving

communication needs of the CBD. Particular

emphasis is placed on the fact that: «R&M’s

training courses enabled our staff to exploit

the potential of the solutions.»

«The collaboration was a remarkable achievement,

driven by a shared commitment to

excellence and innovation. Thanks to the collaboration

with R&M, HitekNOFAL Solutions

has established itself as a leading provider

of ICT and security solutions for the Central

Business District,» says the R&M partner.

HitekNOFAL Solutions team

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Why R&M?

– Experience, reputation

– Overall solution provider

– Strategic cooperation

– Presence in the region

– Fast delivery

– Best-suited portfolio

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R&M CEO Michel Riva (third from left) visiting the construction site,

together with the customer and the R&M META team

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Alfred Tharwat | R&M META

alfred.tharwat@rdm.com


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What makes RailCon special

Ruggedized and reliable products: The HEC

connectors withstand extreme conditions

such as temperature fluctuations, vibrations,

dust, moisture, sunshine and electromagnetic

fields. They ensure a secure connection

between active components in conduits

and outdoor installations or FRMCS wireless

systems with the fiber optic network.

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Railway Infrastructure

Digitalization is revolutionizing rail transport and enabling

safe, efficient and more automated rail operations. R&M

is supporting this change with RailCon, the overall solution

approach for cabling infrastructure.

Versatile product portfolio: Various splice/

patch closures, IP68 housings and railway-specific,

armored multifiber cables manufactured

in-house are available for building,

tunnel, aerial and underground cabling. Other

modules are the modular optical distribution

frames ODF PRIME and FOXS, the Polaris

and LUNAR box families, and the CONEXIO

portfolio for the wiring of FRMCS mobile

communications sites.

Dedicated solutions: The RailCon program

also includes comprehensive services: Cable

assemblies, splice closures, distributors and

boxes, racks and cabinets can be planned and

pre-terminated on a customer- or site-specific

basis in order to reduce the installation effort

on site.

Comprehensive service: R&M supports

customers from logistics through installation

and support for initial installation to specific

laboratory tests and approvals.

The modernization of communications

networks along railway lines and in trains

is crucial for the future of mobility. This is

the only way to transmit large amounts of

data in real time, network trains via railway

control systems and digital signal boxes, and

lay the foundations for future railway wireless

technologies.

With the RailCon program, R&M has

developed an end-to-end solution that

supports railway companies in implementing

infrastructures for their communications networks

from a single source. From planning to

installation, R&M supplies everything needed

for a powerful and future-proof communications

network. It supports the European

Future Railway Mobile Communication

System (FRMCS), an important foundation

for the further digitalization of rail transport

in the coming decades. The product portfolio

covers all technical levels of the indoor and

outdoor variants: from connectors and wiring

to network distributors and cabinet solutions.

With this complete range, R&M is committed

to sustainable infrastructure development

through advanced cabling solutions for rail

transport.

The RailCon portfolio comprises a range

of services, such as customized and

pre-terminated splice closures.

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030.8692 050.7310

Fiber to the Railway: The HEC outdoor connector is suitable for the harsh conditions to which fiber

optic cabling is exposed along the rails.

Manuel Gohl | Consultant

manuel.gohl@rdm.com

050.7554


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Where Can

All the Fibers Go?

Things are getting tight in some meet-me rooms.

More customers, more services, more data … and even

more connectivity as a result of the AI trend. For some

data center operators, this means that they have to create

additional capacity in their meet-me rooms. But how?

In order for data centers and carriers to keep

up with the increasing demand for computing

capacity, they have to provide and distribute

more fiber optic cables. Consequently, in

many cases, it is also a matter of finding new

solutions for their meet-me rooms. A key aspect

is adaptable racks with high fiber density.

This is where PRIME from R&M comes in.

Demand shows that the new generation of

the PRIME platform is an ideal solution. In

Europe alone, network providers and data

center operators installed several thousand

PRIME ODF fiber optic units last year.

Design, density, modularity and easy mounting

are among the decisive advantages. The universal

ODF-ETSI rack has a footprint of around

one third of a square meter and is ideal for

environments with limited space. Up to 5,376

FO connections can also be accommodated

in the 19-inch racks with 42 vertical spaces.

Modular platform

In meet-me rooms, various wiring systems

have to be expanded or modified at irregular

intervals. The requirements placed on network

infrastructures are constantly changing,

especially when it comes to scalability. As

Areas of application

PRIME ODF is a distribution solution

for large and small network infrastructures

and can be used in a variety of ways, e.g., for:

– Meet-me rooms

– Cross Connect

– DC Interconnect

– Internet exchange

– Provider networks

– Point of Presence

And in the commercial environment: airports,

industry, logistics, railways, smart cities

PRIME is designed as a modular platform,

the rack, assemblies and cable management

can be customized, compacted and expanded

at any time.

Technicians supplement, change and

maintain the individual components such as

splice, patch and breakout connections during

ongoing operations. They can carry out

migrations without the laborious upgrading

of the remaining infrastructure. This ensures

that the data center remains fully available,

which is essential in critical environments and

for countless services.

In today’s dynamic times, fast and uncomplicated

installation is crucial. PRIME ODF also

supports this requirement. All assemblies,

fiber modules and cable management can

be assembled in the ETSI rack without tools.

R&M also provides planning aids and video

instructions.

030.7787

030.6233 030.6245

PRIME ODF from R&M sets standards in meet-me rooms and dynamic data center environments.

The modules are easy to combine, expand, exchange and maintain without interrupting other

network operations. Up to 5,376 fiber optic connections can be accommodated in one PRIME ODF

distribution frame.

Patrick Schilter | Product Manager

patrick.schilter@rdm.com

050.6759 050.6970


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030.8696

Perfect Connections,

Everywhere

The HEC-QR connector family is growing: Flexible and cost-efficient networks can

be set up with new solutions such as the inline adapter and translator. Particularly

attractive: The wide range of benefits offers virtually unlimited possibilities of use,

even in harsh environments.

The demand for high-performance FO connectors

in outdoor applications is increasing,

e.g., due to the trend toward 5G. R&M continuously

develops robust solutions to ensure

secure connections in this environment. This

includes the popular HEC-QR – which is more

than just a connector. It is a system that is

compelling with its ruggedized design, ease of

use and wide range of applications. Thanks to

the QR locking mechanism, the HEC-QR can

be connected quickly and securely, even under

difficult conditions. The compact design saves

space and simplifies installation. The outdoor

connectors withstand extreme temperatures,

vibrations, salt mist, dirt and moisture. In

addition, R&M is reinforcing its approach as

a provider of holistic solutions with the continuous

expansion of the HEC-QR connector

family – from cables and platforms to highly

specialized connector systems.

Versatile and robust connector

family

But what makes HEC-QR technology so

special, and why is it the first choice for

modern network infrastructures? It stands for

robustness, durability and a well-thought-out

design that works reliably even under the

most difficult conditions. From robust outdoor

connections to specialized applications

in industrial environments, the HEC-QR


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family offers solutions that open up almost

unlimited application possibilities. The result

is an impressively versatile, comprehensive

product line centering on the HEC-QR

connector.

The bulkhead adapter is designed for platforms

where one side is IP68 and the other

side is IP21 for the protected range. It is ideal

for applications that are found both indoors

and outdoors.

New adapters have been developed to further

increase flexibility: The latest additions – the

inline adapter and the translator for OptiTap

– expand the functionality of the connector

family and make it even more attractive for a

variety of use cases.

Flexibility thanks to the inline adapter

One of the key innovations of the HEC-QR

family is the inline adapter. This compact

solution enables the direct connection of two

HEC-QR connectors with IP68 protection

without the need for an additional splitter

box and serves as a practical extension. This

makes planning and installation much easier.

Installations can be prefabricated, particularly

in the area of pole-side cabling, thus reducing

the amount of work necessary on site. On

the station side, HEC-QR jumpers and feeder

cables can then be flexibly patched, which

simplifies and speeds up the entire process.

A key advantage of the inline adapter is the

sophisticated design of HEC-QR technology.

Because no female connector version

is required, planning becomes even simpler

and the same connector can always be used.

The inline adapter works as a reliable connecting

piece and fulfills all the mechanical

and thermal requirements placed on modern

networks.

HEC-QR:

The Future of Network

Infrastructure

With the continuous further development

of the HEC-QR family, R&M

once again demonstrates its innovative

strength and commitment to customer

needs. The combination of state-of-theart

technology, high reliability and simple

handling makes the connector family an

optimal solution for the challenges of

digital transformation.

The simple switch to HEC-QR

Another highlight of the HEC-QR expansion

is the new translator for OptiTap, which

brings a further dimension of flexibility to the

HEC-QR family. With this solution, HEC-QR

SC connectors can be connected directly to

existing OptiTap adapters. For customers

looking to modernize their infrastructure, the

translator offers a simple and low-cost way

to switch to HEC-QR technology without

having to replace existing installations. The

translator is characterized by its compact

design and, like all HEC-QR products, offers

protection class IP68. It also meets all the

mechanical and thermal requirements so that

it works reliably even in demanding environments.

With this product, R&M is enabling a

smooth transition for customers who want

to take advantage of the benefits of HEC-QR

technology without having to sacrifice their

existing infrastructure. The additional charm

of this solution: Thanks to the plug-and-playcapable

integration, handling is both intuitive

and fast, without the need for training.

The HEC-QR family is ideally equipped to

meet the growing demands in areas such as

telecommunications, Industry 4.0 and smart

cities.

030.9341

Daniel Eigenmann | Product Manager

daniel.eigenmann@rdm.com

050.6984


Success

050.7555

Sustainable Data Center

for ANSA

ANSA sets standards. Founded 80 years ago, the agency

is considered the most trusted news source in Italy. With

blockchain technology, it guarantees the authenticity of its

news. Its new data center is sustainable in many ways.

The news agency ANSA is transforming the

operations of its headquarters in Rome. It

is located in historic premises on Via della

Dataria, between the Trevi Fountain and the

Palazzo del Quirinale. Here, ANSA is creating

state-of-the-art framework conditions for

efficient management. This includes a new

data center. ANSA is using the old rooms

and acts in an exemplary and sustainable

manner.

«We have launched an ambitious project,»

confirms Vincenzo Tulli, Head of the Tech

Department. The classification defined by

the Uptime Institute for the availability of a

data center according to the TIER III model

was the inspiration. The new data center in

the historic building is designed to be fail-safe,

redundant, sustainable and serviceable. These

objectives applied to active equipment as well

as connectivity and infrastructure. The effi-

The customer

Founded in 1945, the Agenzia Nazionale

Stampa Associata (ANSA) is Italy’s number

one news agency and a cooperative of 36

publishers. It has 22 of its own offices in

Italy and 73 around the world, as well as

14 specialized web channels. The 1,135

ANSA journalists produce more than 3,500

news items every day. Digital pioneering

achievements include sending news as text

messages in 1996 and protection against

fake news using blockchain technology

since 2020. According to surveys, ANSA is

Italy’s most trusted news source.


«This strategic investment will improve our operational

efficiency and resilience on a sustainable basis.»

Vincenzo Tulli, Head of Tech Department, ANSA

cient utilization of power, cooling systems and

monitoring was particularly important. ANSA

aims to achieve as low a PUE value as possible.

Leveraging the competitive

advantage

Vincenzo Tulli emphasizes: «This strategic investment

will improve our operational efficiency

and resilience on a sustainable basis. It will

enable us to be able to respond more quickly

The R&M solution

Implementation of an on-premise data

center for management tasks in the

existing server room, designed as an

integrated infrastructure solution on the

basis of the R&M BladeShelter program.

– Hot aisle enclosure: BladeCube

– Server racks: 8 x BladeRack TX

– Cable routing: BladeShelter Runner

– Rack PDU: 16 x ActiPower 4.0

– Safety / security: Fire alarm system

– Software: BladeMonitoring

– Project management from design and

installation to launch

Added to this is an energy-efficient

redundant air conditioning solution for

concentrated high thermal loads in compressed

computer rooms with Mitsubishi

Electric’s Multidensity Close Coupled

Precision Air Conditioning.

to market opportunities. And that means we

will maintain our competitive edge in the

increasingly digital and dynamic environment

of news production and distribution.»

The timetable for the first half of 2024 was

just as ambitious as the overall project. The

new data center had to be implemented

in less than six months. And it had to be

tailor-made for the old, somewhat cramped

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data room. This was achieved with R&M’s approach

of integrated infrastructure solutions

and the BladeShelter portfolio – supported by

the close collaboration with the responsible

engineering office.

Why R&M?

– Trusted partner

– Concept according to customer

requirements

– Integrated infrastructure solution

– Project management with a dedicated

local point of contact

060.2157 030.8659

Vladimiro Ferrucci | R&M Italy

vladimiro.ferrucci@rdm.com

050.7557


News

The Network

in the Spotlight

into existing data centers and seamlessly

integrated into the central DCIM software

inteliPhy net.

Avoiding errors with RFID sensors

With the new Sensorbar, mixed media

patch panels can be monitored digitally and

connectivity failures avoided. This is because

the Sensorbar uses RFID sensors to precisely

register the status of the plug connections

and display them visually via LED signals. This

makes it possible for technicians to quickly

and reliably check the ports directly on the

rack. At the same time, all information is

transmitted to the central management

system inteliPhy net.

With the new generation of the inteliPhy Analyzer and

a new Sensorbar, R&M is raising the bar in the area of

network monitoring. It will become simpler, the network

more available and the management of the compute and

non-compute infrastructure more efficient.

Both the inteliPhy Monitoring Analyzers and

the inteliPhy Sensorbar for the distribution

platform Netscale 48 are part of the inteliPhy

program for automated infrastructure

management (AIM) and enable data center

operators and local data networks to monitor

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their network infrastructure more precisely.

They expand the possibilities of real-time

network monitoring on passive infrastructure

and at the same time make the work of the

technology operators on the rack easier. The

program is designed to be flexibly integrated

Powerful features

The second generation of the Analyzer

brings numerous improvements: It controls

and monitors up to 42 Sensorbars per rack

via bus cable connections. It communicates

with inteliPhy net via the local data network

so that the links can be monitored remotely

in real time, even in extensive networks. The

browser-based software clearly displays all

connected Sensorbars. This makes it possible

for technicians to implement service and

patch orders quickly and efficiently. The

Analyzers can also be easily operated locally

using a keypad and display. Eight LEDs indicate

the status. Two sockets for redundant

power supply ensure reliable operation – a

decisive advantage for critical applications as

used in healthcare, power supply or finance.

It is also equipped with a Unix computer that

allows firmware updates conveniently via

USB stick. The latter makes it possible for less

well-trained staff to carry out the updates. A

REST API and the MQTT protocol support

data exchange with external applications.

This makes the Analyzer not only an upgrade

of the inteliPhy solution, but also an open

platform that can be flexibly customized to

the needs of data centers.

050.7091

R&M has developed an inteliPhy Sensorbar for the distribution platform Netscale 48. It monitors

each port of the mixed media patch panel and visualizes the status of the connections via LED.

030.9101

050.7497

Dr. Sophia Borowka | Product Manager

sophia.borowka@rdm.com


Success

New LAN

for Legendary

Hotel

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The Carlton Hotel in Cannes shines in new splendor.

Luxurious ambience, elegant interior and unique quality are

now complemented by more digital convenience. This is

made possible by a LAN that leaves nothing to be desired.

The R&M solution

New LAN cabling as part of renovation,

modernization and upgrade of the hotel.

Copper infrastructure:

– Cat. 6 A

/Class EA solution for 6,000

connections based on R&Mfreenet

– 12,000 Cat. 6 A

EL modules

– 150 high-density patch panels, type

ELISO, each with 48 ports

– 270 km Cat. 7-F/FTP cable

Fiber optics:

– 40 black UniRack splice panels with

LC Duplex connectivity

– 400 LC Duplex patch cords

– 12 km 12- and 24-fiber G675A1 cables

from R&M production

The Carlton Hotel in Cannes is legendary, not

only as a backdrop for the 1955 Hitchcock

film. The neoclassical icon of the Riviera has

exerted a magical force of attraction since

1911. Stars from the worlds of film, music,

media, aristocracy and politics meet here.

There are holidaymakers from all over the

world who value five-star superior luxury.

Their wishes grow. Today, hotel guests expect

the fastest Internet connections, HD streaming

and reliable WiFi connectivity. Organizers

expect fail-safe all-round multimedia support

for entertainment, events and conferences.

Booking systems and apps are intended

to automate management and service. A

modern IP data network is indispensable and

decisive for competition.

As part of the latest modernization, the

prudent planners were looking for an overall

infrastructure solution that could be integrated

into the grand hotel. A new LAN was to

support the hotel’s service offering. Quick

installation and long-term warranty were

further criteria when selecting providers.

Study for new LAN

R&M and the French QPP partner Modern

Telecom first prepared an exclusive study.

The overall solution envisaged was aimed at

creating the resources today for bandwidth

requirements that are to be expected in the

long term.

A solution for 10 Gigabit Ethernet was installed

that corresponds to the investment program.

The scalable infrastructure consists of a Cat.

6 A

/Class EA configuration with a fiber optic

backbone. The state-of-the-art LAN brings

Gigabit speed to the conference rooms and

on all floors. As a result, it offers the power

Why R&M?

– Appropriate solution

– Fast installation

– Swiss quality

– Qualified partner

– Support and service

– 25-year system warranty

and convenience that guests, entertainment

and event organizers expect today – including

sixth generation «unlimited» WiFi.

The new LAN not only increases guests’

enjoyment: It also contributes to increasing

the efficiency of hotel operations and thus

to economic progress.

«Naturally choosing a reputable company with experience

in network installations was an important factor.»

Miguel Oliveira, Director of Information Systems, Carlton Cannes

050.7251

Richard Blanc | R&M France

richard.blanc@rdm.com


Trends

050.7559

In smart factories, robots are increasingly taking

over the work – whether on the production line,

on the move or flying. It is crucial that they are

integrated into data networks.

More Data Traffic

in the Smart Factory

Wherever industrial companies embark on the path of modern intelligent manufacturing,

Industrial Ethernet becomes a companion. Ethernet, IP and its connectors make Industry

4.0 possible. They connect machines, robots, controllers, entire factory halls, LAN, WiFi,

data centers and the cloud.

As in the office, mobile and Internet worlds,

data traffic is also increasing dramatically in

manufacturing. The digital transformation is in

full swing. The nature of communications and

data traffic is changing. Information systems

are growing together. New technologies,

applications and processes are emerging.

Examples: Quality control with high-resolution

video inspection, remote control of

entire facilities, the Industrial Internet of

Things (IIoT), smart sensors, self-learning and

self-driving robots, machine-to-machine and

machine-to-cloud communication, predictive

maintenance, time-sensitive networking, IT/

OT convergence, micro data centers.

Data-driven applications

With augmented reality, connected workers,

large language models and the digital twin,

more and more data-driven applications are

finding their way into factories. They require

massive on-site computing power and network

resources for real-time data traffic. They

are calling for the «hyper-connected» factory.

Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) and their

connectivity are the key enablers.

The driving forces have meant that Industrial

Ethernet has long since become state of the

Top 10 Industry 4.0 trends and innovations in 2025

Artificial

lntelligence

16 %

Human Augmentation

& Extended Reality

13%

Edge, Fog & Cloud

Computing

10 %

Network

& Connectivity

11 %

art in factories and part of the corporate

strategy. The market is growing at an annual

rate of 8 % to 10 %. These are the forecasts

of Global Research Insights* and Precedence

Research*. In addition to the field bus sys-

Advanced

Robotics

10 %

Big Data

Analytics

9 %

Additive

Manufacturing

8 %

Internet of

Everything

10 %

All the important trends in Industry 4.0 at present require high-performance Ethernet and IP solutions

from the production level to data centers and the cloud. Source: StartUs

Security,

Transparency

& Privacy

8 %

Digital Twin

5 %

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tems, 71 % of the newly installed network

nodes in factories are already based on

Ethernet systems (source: HMS Networks*,

as at 2024).

These include application-specific connectivity

systems such as PROFINET or EtherCAT.

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) opens up new

possibilities. The RJ45 connectivity used in

the office and data world and the tried-andtested

TCP/IP protocol are used here. They

are ideal for networking IP-based devices

such as WiFi Access Points.

Universal technology

Ethernet and IP impress the industry with

their universal properties. They enable a

flexible, seamless, universal, generic, secure,

robust, real-time-capable, error-tolerant and

cost-efficient data network to be operated

Expanded digitalization

in the factory with SPE

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) paves the way

for expanded digitalization in production.

With SPE, IP communication can be

extended to the furthest corners of the

factory. This creates a direct Ethernet/IPbased

connection from the cloud to the

lowest field level. Previously untapped

data sources, sensors, actuators and

controllers can be incorporated into the

digitalization process via plug-in connectors.

As an upgrade to automation and

OT networks, SPE can replace slow and

outdated field bus infrastructures.

The technology enables the transmission

of up to 10 Gbit/s via a single pair of

copper wires over a distance of 1,000

meters. The flexible single-pair cables

and miniaturized plug connectors enable

cost-effective installation with little effort.

In addition, SPE supports the power

supply of the end devices via Power over

Dataline.

Cat. 8.1 system for maximum transmission performance

that ranges from production to the cloud.

This is entirely in keeping with the R&M vision

of «unlimited communication».

A major advantage is the unbeatable transmission

rate. A solution with shielded Cat. 7

copper cabling and Cat. 6 A

connectivity

supports 10 Gbit/s over a distance of 100

meters. A Cat. 8.1 system can transmit 40

Gbit/s over 24 meters. An FO infrastructure

is even more powerful and far-reaching.

The Ethernet/IP-based data network can be

easily expanded, scaled, segmented, designed

redundantly and reconfigured spontaneously

for the next production order. Or to put it

simply: All that needs to be done is to add or

rearrange links and equipment for each plug

connection. Addressing is automatic.

041.0642

Dustproof and waterproof outlets and

connectors with IP67 protection from R&M for

industrial and commercial applications

030.7620

Connectivity and acceptance are still

challenges, as only a few manufacturers

use SPE jacks. R&M offers standardized

SPE jacks for industrial applications that

can be soldered directly to circuit boards.

Industry-grade IDC connectors are also

available. R&M also offers SPE system

solutions for building automation and advises

companies on network integration.

030.7564

MSP is the R&M solution for Single Pair

Ethernet connectivity in industry.

030.7109

Polaris box from R&M: a system solution for

fiber optic building connections and outdoor

applications on industrial sites


Trends

Criteria for planning

Ethernet/IP thus offers an ideal physical

basis for the digitalization of production.

However, companies should consider a few

criteria and conditions before investing in

new infrastructures:

– Careful planning that anticipates relevant and

probable scenarios is essential. The apparent

«simplicity» of Ethernet/IP data networks is

based on a rigidly structured architecture.

Planning requires holistic thinking, from the

lowest field level to the cloud.

– Forward thinking includes optional and

future technologies and applications, e.g.,

Power over Ethernet, Single Pair Ethernet,

power data hybrid cabling, distributed

antenna systems, private 5G.

– Only extremely robust components are

suitable for the production environment

outside the network racks. They have to

Industrial solutions from R&M

041.0792

The field-mountable FM45 makes it possible to install or customize network connections anywhere

in the factory. The zinc die-cast housing provides protection against mechanical and electromagnetic

influences.

withstand vibrations, impacts, movements,

dust, oil, chemicals, moisture, heat, electromagnetic

fields and frequent mating cycles.

Based on material expertise and decades of practical experience, R&M

develops and manufactures network products and complete infrastructure

solutions for industrial environments.

Highlights:

RJ45 connectivity

– Shielded Cat. 6 A

and Cat. 8.1 systems

– Field-terminable connectors with zinc

diecast housing

– Adapter for DIN rails in switch racks

Single Pair Ethernet

– Market-leading complete SPE system

– MSP connectivity for industrial

applications

– Connection modules and printed circuit

board jack

Power over Ethernet

– Connectivity solutions for all PoE classes

– PowerSafe seal

– Corrosion-proof, vibration-proof, gastight,

tensile IDC technology for long-term

stable wiring (wires and stranded wires)

Protection

– Outlets, connectors, sleeves with protection

class IP67 and high mechanical

robustness

– Component design configured for longterm

mechanical and thermal stability

Fiber optics

– Splice closures, distributor and connection

housing for outdoor applications

– HEC connectors for extreme operating

conditions, IP68 protection class

Infrastructure

– Platforms for copper and fiber optic

cabling

– Flexible modular rack and ODF systems

– Software for infrastructure management

Cables

– Double shielded Cat. 7 and Cat. 7 A

industrial cables

– Customized cable constructions

– UV-stable, chemically resistant, steelband

armored, double jacket

Engineering

– Development of integrated infrastructure

solutions for buildings, factories,

outdoor areas, edge and micro data

centers, FTTx, WiFi, private 5G

– Customizing, assembly, logistics, readyto-install

delivery, quality assurance

– Cabling, connectivity, racks and distributors

must be designed to be user friendly in order

to avoid long installation, maintenance

and retrofitting times.

– Digital devices, controllers and electronics

are becoming increasingly compact. Space

in the field and on machines and robots is

becoming tighter. The number of links is

increasing. Space-saving design and easy

handling are a must. Network components

must therefore be minimalistic and have a

high-density design.

– Despite all the planning, flexible installation

must be possible. Subsequent changes to

the wiring and retrofitting at short notice

are often unavoidable. Therefore, the

supplier should also have field-terminable

solutions in its portfolio.

*Sources: Global Research Insights,

Precedence Research, HMS Networks

Hermann Christen

Market Development Manager

hermann.christen@rdm.com

050.7311


Corporate

Racks

for the Future

050.7560 030.8344

Following extensive investment in new production

facilities, R&M’s rack and containment manufacturing

plant in Brunello, Italy, is further expanding its range.

It supplies perfectly integrated equipment for computer

rooms and solutions for the future.

The Brunello plant is now the R&M Group’s

European competence center for racks and

containments. The engineering and design

resources have been strengthened since the

takeover by R&M at the beginning of 2022.

They build on the expertise of the former

Tecnosteel team (now R&M Italia S.r.l.).

R&M has modernized production and

integrated it into its own global supply chain.

The modern laser cutting system for steel

parts operates with fully automatic loading.

Whether batch size one, customized production

or volumes for data center projects – the

plant can deliver flexibly. The focus is on

customers in Europe and the Middle East.

The basic range consists of the BladeShelter

and Freenet portfolios. BladeShelter is the

line for data centers with high-performance

computing and a central element of R&M’s

integrated infrastructure solutions. The line

goes far beyond modernly designed and

individually configurable racks. With the

scalable containment system BladeShelter

Cube, computer rooms of any size can be

designed in individual layouts.

BladeShelter is designed with sustainability in

mind. BladeShelter systems precisely direct

air flows, prevent cold air from escaping and

efficiently dissipate heat. This reduces the energy

consumption and the carbon footprint of

data centers. BladeShelter Cooling, a system of

modular cooling units for high heat loads, is an

innovation that has attracted industry attention.

Know-how bundled

The Freenet rack generation is also the result

of the combined expertise of the R&M specialists

in construction, design and cabling.

Freenet means: freely configurable 19-inch

cabinets for LAN applications from office

buildings to data centers.

030.8529

The basic program consists of modularly

expandable BladeShelter and Freenet portfolios.

Like BladeShelter, Freenet is a future-proof

solution from the R&M factory in Brunello

that can be integrated into large infrastructures.

Customers can assemble their

own customized racks with combinable

accessories, expand them step by step and

upgrade them later for new applications. The

R&M factory supplies the cabinets assembled

as turnkey solutions or as complete sets in

space-saving flat packs.

070.5073 050.7562

R&M has comprehensively modernized the production facility in Brunello.

050.7561

Emanuele Colombo

Managing Director R&M Italy

emanuele.colombo@rdm.com


Corporate

R&M is introducing the «Smart Cardboard Boxes»

worldwide, made exclusively from recycled material.

060.2211


with a Major Impact

The packaging makes the first impression. When customers, distributors and installers

receive a delivery from R&M, they first see the packaging and then the valuable contents.

Packaging plays a key role in delivery.

Packaging of all kinds is one of the greatest

stress factors for the environment, climate,

habitats and raw material resources, especially

if it is not disposed of properly. At the

same time, cardboard packaging and plastics

are indispensable for industry and retail.

Products need the right packaging to ensure

they arrive at their destination undamaged.

In addition to protective functions and

handling, a holistic packaging strategy also

includes sustainability. With the right measures,

raw materials can be saved, the carbon

footprint reduced and waste avoided.

Key for customers

It is also becoming increasingly apparent that

customers prefer packaging with a recognizable,

tangible and proven environmental

friendliness. The packaging itself becomes an

ambassador for the sustainability of a provider

and thus a decisive competitive factor.

A future-oriented, well-thought-out and resource-saving

packaging concept is currently

one of the most important sustainability

projects at R&M. Materials, processes and

pilot models have been tested over the past

year and a half. R&M customers are now

benefiting from the result. In other words:

They are increasingly holding environmentally

friendly R&M packaging in their hands.

Start with copper products

At present, R&M is launching the «smart

cardboard boxes» worldwide. This is new

packaging for copper products such as connectors

and patch cords. The smart cardboard

boxes are made exclusively from recycled

material. The cardboard and outer packaging

have been significantly decreased in size.

This reduces the amount of packaging and

the transport volume. Important packaging

properties such as shock, dust and moisture

protection are retained.


050.7563

Paper adhesive tapes are becoming the norm,

and soon paper dust caps will follow.

The smart cardboard boxes are sealed with

paper tape. R&M will gradually dispense with

plastic adhesive tapes. Physical adhesive

labels will also no longer exist. If possible,

logistics and product information is printed

directly on the boxes.

The new system is part of the «Connecting

Circularity» sustainability pillar with a focus

on the circular economy. The rollout began

last December at the plant in Poland, the

center of excellence for copper products. It

will be continued successively at the plants

in Bulgaria, India, China and the Middle East.

R&M is planning to introduce the system for

delivery companies as well.

Replacement for plastic bags

In the near future, plastic bags and flowpack

will also be replaced by paper bags made from

waste paper and partially recycled plastic.

In addition, paper dust caps and the paper

adhesive tapes mentioned are to become

the norm.

R&M will gradually implement these and

other measures globally. By 2030, 80 % of

the plastics in packaging are to be replaced by

recycled or naturally biodegradable materials.

Individual packaging

R&M has been offering the Customized

Assembled Packaging Service (CAPaaS) since

2023. Customers can configure the desired

Netscale 48 patch panels according to their

requirements using the R&M inteliPhy software.

The goods are assembled and packed

ready for installation according to the order.

R&M prints information on the package

contents and the installation location on

The ecological balance sheet of

the new packaging system results

in the following figures:

– The volume of cardboard, paper and

plastic waste will decrease by more than

100 tons in 2025

– This corresponds to 180 tons fewer CO 2

emissions (CO 2

e)

– In addition, the transport volume and the

number of transports will be reduced,

which will lead to a further CO 2

reduction

of around 150 tons

the boxes. This means they can be assigned

immediately on the construction site. This reduces

the time required for the installation of

a panel by up to 30 %. As the components are

no longer delivered in individual packaging,

the total quantity of cardboard packaging is

reduced. With CAPaaS, project-specific CO 2

emissions can be reduced by up to 25 %,

while R&M calculates that the amount of

waste can also be reduced by up to 25 %.

041.0813

Packaging made of recycled paper, shown here

in use with the field configurable RJ45 connector

FM45

R&M has been offering the Customized Assembled Packaging Service (CAPaaS) since 2023.

Customers can configure the desired Netscale 48 patch panels according to their requirements

using the R&M inteliPhy software. The goods are assembled and packed ready for installation

according to the order.

030.8624

Markus Stieger | COO

markus.stieger@rdm.com

050.7327


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