Wire connector MetzConnect 1309A0-I for Cat6/6e/6a, silver, copper-plated contacts, 14.7×36×20 mm

MetzConnect 1309A0-I is a compact silver wire connector engineered for Cat6/6e/6a cabling. The connector uses copper-plated contacts to ensure reliable signal transmission and is designed as a fully shielded 180° coupler in refined zinc die-casting. With dimensions of approximately 14.7 × 36 × 20 mm, it fits constrained spaces and structured cabling environments such as patch panels, consolidation points and field terminations.

Advantages

The MetzConnect 1309A0-I provides compliance with Class EA performance standards (ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2 and DIN EN 50173-1) and supports 10 GBit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3an), Remote Powering standards including PoE, PoE+ and UPoE, and HDBaseT applications. Its copper-plated contacts improve conductivity and contact reliability while the fully shielded zinc die-cast housing reduces electromagnetic interference. The compact form factor and two mounting versions allow use in module or keystone installations and make the connector suitable for tight or densely packed cabling arrangements.

Suitable for

• 10 GBit Ethernet patch connections and horizontal links
• Patch panels, cross-connects and consolidation points in structured cabling
• Field terminations and keystone/module installations in tight spaces
• Power-over-Ethernet deployments (PoE, PoE+, UPoE) and HDBaseT links

Key specifications

• Category compatibility: Cat6 / Cat6e / Cat6a
• Performance class: EA (meets ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2 and DIN EN 50173-1)
• Data rate support: suitable for 10 GBit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3an)
• Power support: compatible with PoE, PoE+ and UPoE
• Shielding: fully shielded 180° coupler
• Housing material: refined zinc die-cast
• Contact plating: copper-plated contacts for improved conductivity
• Dimensions (W×D×H): approximately 14.7 × 36 × 20 mm
• Mounting: two mounting versions; fits module and keystone applications

How to use

Install the MetzConnect 1309A0-I into the intended module or keystone opening or mount it at the consolidation point or patch panel location. Terminate or insert the Cat6/6e/6a cables into the coupler in accordance with standard wiring practices and ensure that shielding continuity is maintained if using screened cables. Verify correct seating of the connector and perform appropriate testing (e.g., certification or continuity tests) to confirm performance and network integrity.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use the connector in environments that require Class EA performance and where shielding is necessary to reduce interference. When deploying PoE or UPoE, ensure cable and power budgets are within acceptable limits and verify thermal conditions in densely populated patch areas. Use certified testing tools after installation to confirm 10 GBit link performance and shielding continuity.