Legrand® Expands Q-Series Networking Portfolio with New Transceivers

Legrand®, a global leader in high-performance network infrastructure hardware, today introduced an expanded portfolio of Q-Series networking products, including a host of new networking transceivers that ensure compatibility of network equipment with most industry-leading manufacturers.

“The new Q-Series networking transceivers are yet another component of the connected infrastructure solutions that are helping companies manage a wide range of data center applications,” said Tom Chantrell, product manager for Q-Series at Legrand. “This expanded product line is a comprehensive network solution that supports new equipment while allowing for easy upgrades to existing equipment.”

Legrand designed the new Q-Series transceivers as a complete solution for all networking and data center applications, including their Category copper and fiber optic cabling and connectivity, as well as racks and cable management. Additional highlights of the Q-Series transceivers include:

• Built to meet or exceed OEM specifications, with 100% testing and performance guarantees;
• Compatible with industry-leading manufacturers Arista®, Cisco®, HP®, Juniper Networks® and more;
• Designed for easy upgrades within existing equipment;
• Numerous new form factors that support higher bandwidth cabling; and
• Fast availability for stocked and custom parts.

“The new Q-Series networking transceivers help enterprises optimize network systems and drive greater data center efficiency,” said Chantrell. “This expanded portfolio redefines the meaning of ‘end-to-end’ as it relates to structured cabling – which now includes up to the backplane of the networking equipment.”

Pricing and Availability
The Q-Series transceivers are available immediately. Please contact your local sales representative for pricing.

To learn more about Legrand’s Q-Series transceivers, please visit: www.legrand.us.

About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Innovation for a steady flow of new products with high added value is a prime vector for growth. Legrand reported sales of $6.0 billion in 2014. Legrand has a strong presence in North America, with a portfolio of well-known product lines that include C2G, Cablofil, Electrorack, Middle Atlantic, NuVo, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass & Seymour, Quiktron, Vantage, Watt Stopper, and Wiremold. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the CAC40, FTSE4Good, MSCI World, ASPI, Corporate Oekom Rating and DJSI (ISIN code FR0010307819). www.legrand.us.

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