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Ten black shielded RJ45 keystone couplers in a pack

Zebra M228-6A Shielded CAT6A RJ45 Coupler 10 Pack

SKU CH-XMQD-GDEPA

A 10-pack of shielded Cat6A RJ45 couplers delivering 10 Gbps and 500 MHz bandwidth with gold-plated contacts for EMI reduction

  • Adapter typeType
  • Conductor gauge30 AWG
  • Units per package10 Count
  • Seller notice18-month warranty, not applicable, not capable emitting rf e
  • Product typeCat6A, Female-to-Female
  • Product colorBlack
  • 10 Gbps speed and 500 MHz bandwidth support demanding networks
  • Brass shell with gold-plated contacts cuts EMI and RFI interference
  • Fits standard keystone panels and works with Cat6A, Cat6 and Cat5e cables
  • Tool-free snap-in design speeds up panel and rack installations
  • Ten couplers per pack simplify large or multi-room deployments

Shielded Cat6A RJ45 Coupler 10 Pack

This pack contains ten shielded Cat6A female-to-female couplers designed to join two patch cables or connect a cable to a keystone panel. The brass shell and gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts reduce EMI and RFI interference while supporting 10 Gbps throughput and 500 MHz bandwidth. Each unit snaps into standard RJ45 cut-outs without specialised tools, making it suitable for patch panels, wall plates and rack installations.

Installers extending Cat6A runs

The couplers suit network installers who need a quick, tool-free way to extend or repair Cat6A, Cat6 or Cat5e links in shielded environments. They also work for home users joining cables behind a desk or in a wall box where a single continuous run is impractical. Builders requiring waterproof connectors, outdoor-rated glands or couplers with integrated cable management should look at products specifically designed for those conditions.

10 Gbps Cat6A female-to-female keystone coupler

The decisive specification is the Cat6A rating with 10 Gbps speed and 500 MHz bandwidth over a shielded RJ45 female-to-female interface. This determines whether the coupler will maintain the performance of an existing Cat6A channel or become the bottleneck in a higher-grade installation.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameZebra
Model nameM228-6A
Part numberXM228-6A-10P
Product typeCat6A, Female-to-Female
Adapter typeType
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Conductor gauge30 AWG
Product dimensions20'
In the box
Units per package10 Count
In the box10 × 10 Pack

Questions about this item

What cable category and wire gauge must I already have for the M228-6A coupler to perform at 10 Gbps?

Use Cat6A cable with 30 AWG conductors to achieve the rated 10 Gbps and 500 MHz bandwidth.

Will these shielded couplers work with the Cat6 and Cat5e patch cords I am keeping in the same panel?

Yes, the RJ45 interface is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e cables, though speed drops to the cable's own rating.

How can I verify each coupler is passing data correctly after snapping it into the patch panel?

Run a cable certifier or network tester through the link; a pass at 500 MHz confirms the coupler meets Cat6A performance.

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