How's this for a RJ-45 Connector?

[Scheer]

I was browsing EZ RJ-45 connectors when I found this, so I requested a sample. I still have no idea on price, but I'm sure that it isn't cheap.

[dharmadrummer]

Considering that it is for CAT6a cable, there is no doubt it is expensive. Where did you request a sample kit from?

[Scheer]

Considering that it is for CAT6a cable, there is no doubt it is expensive. Where did you request a sample kit from?

Yeah, they have some older ones that are similar and were $15 each. The sample kit was from Phoenix Contact.

[rufee]

Wow, never seen punch down plugs before, but giving the price i would just have a few standard ones handy :)

[marty_1986]

yeah it's called shielded cable ends!

[99vw]

Can any one tell me why you would use that vs this http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10513&cs_id=1051305&p_id=7301&seq=1&format=2

[Ssoele]

Can any one tell me why you would use that vs this http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10513&cs_id=1051305&p_id=7301&seq=1&format=2

Because those connectors break of easily.

[99vw]

Besides the durability of the connector am I right to assume that as long as it carries the cat6 specification that both will perform at the same speeds?

[dharmadrummer]

Can any one tell me why you would use that vs this http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10513&cs_id=1051305&p_id=7301&seq=1&format=2

Those are not designed for shielded cable or CAT6a cable.

[Scheer]

Besides the durability of the connector am I right to assume that as long as it carries the cat6 specification that both will perform at the same speeds?

These are Cat6a connectors, not Cat6. The A version is capable of a full 100 meter run at 10 gbps speed, and less cross talk.

AFAIK the only benefit to this connector compared to a standard style Cat6a connector would be the reliability in the connection points and durability of the connector itself. I have no idea how a sheilded Cat6 connector would work with Cat6a cable, I'm sure it would function, but not sure if you could get 10 gbps at 100m lengths.