Released on: June 30, 2008, 11:30 pm

Press Release Author: Nirmala D\'souza/OAK Consulting

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: New Nexans Cat 6A solution removes the need for over-length
cabling in data centres while the new Cat 7A solution prepares the way for the 40
Gig revolution

Press Release Body: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 1, 2008 - Nexans, the
worldwide leader in the cable industry and expert in LAN cabling solutions, has
launched two revolutionary concepts in copper cabling technology with its new
LANmark-6A and -7A products. This announcement follows closely behind the recent
ratification of international standards for new copper classes Cat 6A and Cat 7A:
the Cat 6A standard (500MHz) has been developed to support 10 Gigabit applications
while the Cat 7A standard (1000MHz) is designed for 40 Gigabit usages.

These developments, with copper cabling now able to support frequency ranges up to
1000MHz, provide further proof that copper solutions can continue to evolve to meet
the needs of high bandwidth applications well into the future. Nexans is launching
its new LANmark-6A systems and LANmark-7A cabling simultaneously to further
reinforce its position as provider of choice for customized infrastructures.

"We are happy to announce the launch of LANmark-6A and -7A in the Middle East
region," says Tarek Helmy, Regional Director, Gulf & Middle East, Nexans Cabling
Solutions. "Nexans strongly believes in investing in R & D to create innovative
solutions for our customers. The new LANmark-6A and -7A range are revolutionary
concepts in copper cabling technology, which will change the way datacentre networks
are built in the region. The LANmark-6A is an ideal solution for modern data
centres, which are already facing severe space constraints with long and heavy
cables and the LANmark-7A is the first solution in the world to offer a capacity of
up to 50 Gigabit and high frequency support. "


LANmark-6A - Optimising short distance applications
More than 80 per cent (source: BSRIA*) of modern data centres predict that they will
be employing 10 Gigabit within the next 5 years to meet their requirements for more
bandwidth, higher capacity and higher density. Nexans is prepared for these
developments with its Cat 6A Zero Risk Solution based on shielded products that
ensure immunity from alien crosstalk. Recognising the cost advantages of copper
compared to fibre solutions, the market clearly demands a copper solution for
applications of up to 100 metres that will be compatible with existing equipment.

The new LANmark-6A range, supported by a newly developed connector with excellent
electrical performance, offers up to three connection points within 10 metres. This
makes it an ideal solution for modern data centres that are already facing severe
space problems with cables that are too long and heavy. Previously, this type of
approach was not achievable with most 10G compliant copper cabling solutions. Now,
this flexibility is available for data centres in a lower-cost copper solution that
also addresses the critical space and storage problems presented by over-length
cabling.

There are also various other significant benefits for data centres, such as 360°
screening that provides complete alien crosstalk immunity. The Nexans LANmark-6A
screened solution exceeds all alien crosstalk requirements, providing massive
headroom for the user as well as the confidence that the new systems will be
compliant. No field-testing is required, allowing further cost advantages.

Because Nexans' 10G cables have a smaller diameter and tighter bend radius than most
UTP solutions, screened 10G systems are easier to install than 10G UTP solutions and
therefore also more cost efficient.

LANmark-7A - Preparing for the Future
Nexans has developed the LANmark-7A solution to meet the predicted demand for 40
Gigabit from customers and data centres planning to provide "Video on Demand"
services. This need is likely to become more widespread after 2015. LANmark-7A is a
revolutionary, world first, solution, offering capacity of up to 50 Gigabit and high
frequency support. It also supports RJ45 based legacy equipment (100BaseT, 1GbaseT,
10GBaseT) using the revolutionary GG45 connector introduced in 2003.

With double the bandwidth and half the crosstalk of Cat 6A, LANmark-7A is future
proofed for 40 Gigabit applications developed by IEEE802.3, as well as fully
backwards compatible. LANmark-7A is easy to upgrade, migrating to 40G by simply
changing patch cords. It also offers 360° screening and alien crosstalk immunity.

Martin Roßbach, Director of Product Marketing for Nexans Cabling Solutions is
excited about these latest innovations: "Yet again we have reinforced our position
as the leading innovators in cabling solutions, not only pre-empting the future, but
creatively embracing its challenges and meeting customer needs long before they
arise."

Both products will be available on the market from July, 2008.

* BSRIA is a consultancy, test and research organisation providing construction and
building services companies.

About Nexans
With energy as the basis of its development, Nexans, the worldwide leader in the
cable industry, offers an extensive range of cables and cabling systems. The Group
is a global player in the infrastructure, industry, building and Local Area Network
markets. Nexans addresses a series of market segments from energy, transport and
telecom networks to shipbuilding, oil and gas, nuclear power, automotive,
electronics, aeronautics, handling and automation.
With an industrial presence in more than 30 countries and commercial activities
worldwide, Nexans employs 22,000 people and had sales in 2007 of 7.4 billion euros.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A. More information on
http://www.nexans.com/




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