RJ-45 wire connector Hirose H7540.12-100 — male, grey, pack of 100

Hirose H7540.12-100 is an RJ-45 male wire connector in grey, supplied in a pack of 100. It is intended for terminating Ethernet and network cables with a standard 8P8C interface, enabling reliable data and network connections for LANs, patch panels and network devices. The connector design supports field assembly and cable repair tasks, allowing technicians to restore or extend network cabling without needing pre-terminated cables.

Advantages

The connector offers consistent electrical contact and mechanical retention expected from an RJ-45 8P8C plug, with a compact grey housing suitable for standard network installations. Supplied in a bulk pack of 100, it reduces handling and procurement effort for site work and repetitive termination jobs. The product is compatible with common stranded and solid Ethernet conductors and allows straightforward crimping or termination using standard tools.

Suitable for

• Field termination of Ethernet cables during installation or maintenance
• Repairing damaged RJ-45 terminations on network patch leads
• Producing custom-length patch cables for LANs and network closets
• Use with patch panels, switches and networked devices requiring standard 8P8C plugs

Key specifications

• Connector type: RJ-45 (8P8C) male
• Color: grey
• Pack quantity: 100 pieces
• Compatibility: standard Ethernet cable conductors (stranded and solid)
• Application: data/network cable termination for LAN, patch panels and devices

How to use

Strip the cable jacket and arrange conductors according to the required wiring standard (e.g., T568A or T568B). Trim conductor lengths evenly and insert them fully into the connector until the cable jacket seats correctly inside the plug. Use an appropriate crimping or termination tool compatible with RJ-45 plugs to secure contacts and locking tab. Verify continuity and wiring order with a network cable tester before deploying the cable in the network.

Usage recommendations

For reliable results, use connectors with cables of matching conductor type and diameter, and perform terminations with a calibrated crimping tool. Test each terminated cable for continuity and correct pair alignment to ensure consistent network performance.