Wire connector Metz Connect 130B21-E for Cat6/6e/6a, silver, copper-plated contacts, 14.7×36×20 mm, pack of 10

Metz Connect 130B21-E is a silver keystone-style wire connector for Cat6, Cat6e and Cat6A structured cabling. The connector features copper-plated contacts and a one-piece zinc die-cast housing sized 14.7 × 36 × 20 mm. Supplied as a pack of 10, this modular RJ45 termination unit accepts both solid and stranded conductors and is designed for fast installation without special tools, making it suitable for patch panels, keystone outlets and in-field network terminations.

Advantages

The connector provides reliable electrical contact through copper-plated contacts and insulation displacement connection (IDC) for AWG 26/1 to 22/1 (solid) and AWG 26/7 to 22/7 (stranded). Its robust, reusable zinc die-cast housing and snap-on strain relief enable tool-free mounting and strong mechanical retention. Intelligent cable management inside the stuffer cap accommodates heavily twisted pairs, and conductor assignment for T568A and T568B is printed directly on the cap for error-free wiring. Component-level testing and GHMT certification ensure performance for high-speed applications.

Suitable for

• Termination of Cat6/6e/6A Ethernet cables in patch panels and keystone wall plates
• On-site network installations and repairs requiring tool-free assembly
• 10 GBase-T Ethernet, PoE/PoE+ and UPoE deployments
• HDBaseT installations and high-frequency structured cabling up to class EA

Key specifications

• Connector type: Keystone RJ45 modular termination unit
• Compatibility: Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6A cabling
• Contacts: Copper-plated
• Housing material: Zinc die-cast, one-piece, reusable
• Cable feed: 180°
• Conductor range: AWG 26/1–22/1 (solid), AWG 26/7–22/7 (stranded)
• Cable management: Stuffer cap with printed T568A/T568B assignment
• Certifications/tests: Component testing to ISO/IEC 11801, DIN EN 50173-1, TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and IEC 60603-7-51; GHMT certified
• Frequency/class: Class EA up to 500 MHz; tested component up to 600 MHz, link up to 800 MHz
• Pack quantity: 10 pieces

How to use

Prepare the cable by stripping the outer jacket to expose the twisted pairs, untwist pairs as required and align conductors according to the printed T568A or T568B assignment on the stuffer cap. Insert conductors into the IDC positions, seat the cable into the stuffer cap and snap the strain relief into place. The one-piece module housing is then pushed into a compatible keystone port or panel opening. No special tools are required for termination; standard cable preparation tools are recommended for jacket stripping and trimming.

Usage recommendations

Use the connector within structured cabling environments following TIA/ISO wiring standards. For optimal performance in 10 GBase-T and high-frequency links, keep pair untwist within recommended limits during termination and use quality patch cords and panels. Verify installation with appropriate certification or link testing equipment after termination if used in certified installations.