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Networking Connectivity Components

Belden builds innovation into all the products they offer, and this is clearly evident in their vast line of copper Networking Connectivity components. Belden’s connectivity is an important piece of the Belden IBDN Solutions offering. Belden IBDN solutions are directly in-line with customers needs; with tuned system components that perform to specific levels in order to support specific customer applications. All connectivity products are designed to exceed their associated standard Categories, providing assurance that these components will deliver reliable signal transmission performance even under difficult environmental situations.

Belden’s breadth of copper Networking Connectivity components is unmatched in the industry; everything needed to complete a customized end-to-end cabling system. The highlights of these product lines are listed below:

Pre-terminated Systems
10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling System Category 6A – 625 MHz See Product Bulletin #293 for more information.	Belden’s 10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling System delivers fast-deployment, with built-in reliability combined with guaranteed performance and headroom. At the heart of Belden’s 10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling System are two core components: 10GX Pre-Terminated Cable Assemblies and 10GX RJ45Modular Couplers. Individually, these components offer superior reliability and performance. Together, they deliver the full potential of pre-terminated copper cabling solutions. The System is fully supported under Belden's IBDN 10GX Certification Program including guaranteed bandwidth of 625MHz, total support for 10 Gb/s Ethernet, and Belden’s 25-Year IBDN Product Warranty.
3600 Pre-Terminated Cabling System Category 6 – 280 MHz See Product Bulletin #304 for more information.	Both offices and Data Centers are great environments for the 3600 Pre-terminated Cabling System. Cabling deployment can be accelerated, and all cabling components can be re-used, which is a plus in new “green” buildings. Belden’s 3600 Pre-terminated Cabling System delivers built-in reliability combined with guaranteed performance and headroom. The system is fully supported under Belden's IBDN 3600 Certification Program including guaranteed bandwidth of 280 MHz and Belden’s 25-Year IBDN Product Warranty.
Modular Jacks
10GX Modular Jacks – Category 6A – 625 MHz See Data Sheet for more information.	The 10GX Modular Jack is the most advanced 10G jack available and comes in both KeyConnect and MDVO versions. To meet 10GX performance criteria, the 10GX Modular Jack is based on three technological innovations: MatriX IDC technology, FleXPoint PCB technology and X-Bar technology. As part of the Belden IBDN 10GX System, this Modular Jack delivers outstanding guaranteed performance of 625 MHz.
CAT6+ Modular Jacks – Category 6 – 300 MHz	The unmatched performance of the CAT6+ Modular Jack exceeds all parameters specified in the TIA Category 6 standard. Available in both KeyConnect and MDVO styles, they are designed for punch-down UTP connection and are based on Belden’s patent-pending Encapsulated Lead Frame technology which ensures excellent long-term reliability, as well as extremely stable transmission performance. As part of the Belden IBDN Category 6 Systems, this Modular Jack delivers guaranteed performance up to 300 MHz.
See the end of the KeyConnect Data Sheet, and the MDVO Data Sheet for more information.
CAT5E Modular Jacks – Category 5e – 160 MHz	CAT5E Modular Jacks are available in both KeyConnect and MDVO styles. The KeyConnect and MDVO style modular jacks are designed for punch-down UTP connection and feature Belden’s patent-pending Encapsulated Lead Frame technology which ensures excellent long-term reliability, as well as extremely stable transmission performance.. As part of the Belden IBDN 1200 System, this Modular Jack delivers guaranteed performance up to 160 MHz.
See the end of the KeyConnect Data Sheet , the MDVO Data Sheet and the EZ-MDVO Data Sheet for more information.
Patch Panels
10GX Patch Panels – Category 6A – 625 MHz	Available in both preloaded and modular versions, the 10GX patch panels are all designed to meet the challenges of 10 Gb/s transmission. These patch panels are populated with the 10GX Modular Jack, which is the most advanced 10G jack available. The performance is so strong, Belden is also able to offer a 48-port/1U in-line patch panel. As part of the Belden IBDN 10GX System, this patch panel delivers outstanding guaranteed performance of 625 MHz.
See the 10GX KeyConnect Patch Panels Data Sheet, and the 10GX Ultra High Density Patch Panel Data Sheet for more information. (Modular versions can be found below.)
CAT6+ Patch Panels – Category 6 – 300 MHz	CAT6+ Patch Panels are available in both preloaded and modular versions. Our preloaded patch panels are especially appropriate for data center and telecommunications room high-density installations, where they offer the contractor greater installation versatility. As part of the Belden IBDN Category 6 Systems, this patch panel delivers guaranteed performance up to 300 MHz.
See the CAT6+ KeyConnect Patch Panels Data Sheet for more information. (Modular versions can be found below.)
CAT5E Patch Panels – Category 5e – 160 MHz	CAT5E Patch Panels are available in both preloaded and modular versions. Our preloaded patch panels are especially appropriate for data center and telecommunications room high-density installations, where they offer the installer greater installation versatility. As part of the Belden IBDN 1200 System, this patch panel delivers guaranteed performance up to 160 MHz.
See the CAT5E HD-110 Patch Panels (24-port, 1U) or (48-port, 2U), CAT5E HD-BIX Patch Panels (24-port, 1U) or (48-port, 2U) , and CAT5E Ultra High Density Patch Panel Data Sheets for more information. (Modular versions can be found below.)
Modular Patch Panels
KeyConnect Modular Panels	Suitable for use with all KeyConnect style modular jacks, the KeyConnect Patch Panels come in various configurations in order to provide a flexible, versatile and high density termination solution for Data Center and Telecommunications Room installations. The modular KeyConnect Patch Panels are available in 24-port/1U, 48-port/2U, 72-port/2U and 48-port/1U configurations.
See the KeyConnect Modular Panels Data Sheet for more information.
AngleFlex Patch Panels See the AngleFlex Patch Panels Data Sheet for more information.	Designed for Data Center and Telecommunications Room installations, these patch panels facilitate intuitive patch cord routing and eliminate the need for horizontal cable management. Patent-pending angles provide intuitive left, right or bi-directional patch cord routing and more efficient switch connection. Removable angled inserts provide front access for easier termination and maintenance, and a shallower, low-profile design for more room inside cabinets. The angled inserts eliminate the need for horizontal cable management, for a 27% space savings per rack.
Flex Patch Panel	Flex Patch Panels provide a flexible and versatile termination solution for telecommunications room rack-mounted installations. The panels can be custom configured in the field to suit practically any particular configuration. Flex Patch Panels are compatible with MDVO modules as well as MDVO-style Multimedia modules. They are available in 16, 24, 32, 48, 96 and 144-port configurations for greater design flexibility and optimization of rack installations.
See the Flex Patch Panels Data Sheet for more information.
Patch Cords
10GX Modular Cords – Category 6A – 625 MHz See Data Sheet for more information.	Based on Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair cables, 10GX Modular Cords pass the stringent TIA Mechanical Stress Reliability Specifications and provide optimum electrical performance – even in high-density installations which experience frequent handling stresses. They are made with solid conductors for improved attenuation in long patch cords and pigtails often used in Data Centers. As part of the Belden IBDN 10GX System, this modular cord delivers outstanding guaranteed performance of 625 MHz.
CAT6+ Modular Cords – Category 6 – 300 MHz See Product Bulletin #279 for more information.	Made with Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair cables, CAT6+ Modular Cords pass the stringent TIA Mechanical Stress Reliability Specifications and provide optimum electrical performance – even in high-density installations which experience frequent handling stresses. They are made with solid conductors for improved attenuation in long patch cords and pigtails often used in Data Centers. As part of the Belden IBDN Category 6 Systems, these modular cords deliver guaranteed performance up to 300 MHz.
CAT5E Modular Cords – Category 5e – 160 MHz	Made with Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair cables, CAT5E Modular Cords pass the stringent TIA Mechanical Stress Reliability Specifications and provide optimum electrical performance – even in high-density installations which experience frequent handling stresses. As part of the Belden IBDN 1200 System, these modular cords deliver guaranteed performance up to 160 MHz.
See Product Bulletin #279 for more information.
Workstation Outlet
Workstation Outlets Series Belden’s leading Workstation Outlet lines are the KeyConnect and MediaFlex Outlet Series’. See Product Bulletin #302, for more information.	To complete the installation, Belden provides a complete line of modular work area components – including outlet boxes, faceplates, inserts and adapters. Faceplates, Adapters and Boxes feature a sturdy design for impact resistance, while a fire-retardant plastic with UV stabilizers protect against color degradation. Stainless Steel Faceplates are available for institutional applications and Surface-mount Boxes are equipped with port shutters to protect modules from dust and debris. This product line has many options, so please consult the Workstation Outlet link for a full selection that supports any particular need.