OCC announces new Cat 6A shielded modular jack

USA: Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) new Category 6A shielded modular jack (K6AS) with toolless design is simple to terminate and supports high performance 10 Gigabit networks.

Termination is accomplished by simply inserting the conductors into the lacing cap, placing the cap into the connector housing, and closing the jack cover. All eight conductors are simultaneously terminated when the jack cover is squeezed closed. This process ensures consistent, reliable terminations.

The K6AS jack meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A and ISO/IEC 11801:2002 AMENDMENT 2 Class EA specifications component performance and fits into standard OCC faceplates and shielded multimedia panels. The K6AS is also sold as part of 24/48-port patch panel kits in both flat and angled panel configurations.

"OCC is continually developing new ways to streamline the installation process through new products that make work more efficient for contractors and technicians," said Stephen Porach, manager, Business Development-Enterprise Solutions. "This new Cat 6A Shielded Modular Jack is another example of our commitment to the backbone of the industry."

K6AS jacks and patch panels combined with OCC Cat6A U/FTP copper cabling and Cat6A shielded patch cords form an end-to-end Cat6A shielded channel that virtually eliminates alien cross-talk and provides excellent immunity from RF interference. The total solution is backed by OCC's 25-year MDIS system performance warranty.