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Redesigned Cabling Components Go Above and Beyond

  • 08/01/00

Leviton Telcom has unveiled changes to its eXtreme Category 6 Cabling Components.With a newly designed connector body and broader selection of patch cordchoices, eXtreme has been internally tested to 350Mhz. With the addition ofQuickPort patch panels and blocks, the system exceeds proposed TIA/EIA Category6 specifications for channel, link and component, delivering more than 8dB ofheadroom over proposed 200Mhz Category 6 specifications.

 

Redesigned eXtreme QuickPort snap-in connectors featurefaster, clearer transmission that exceeds proposed TIA/EIA Category 6 standardsfor channel, link and component-rated specifications. It also has a redesignedbody with a rear termination field that allows easy termination from within awallplate or field-configurable panel. For color-coding and organization, theyare available in 13 colors and will fit into any Leviton QuickPort plate, boxor panel. The redesigned eXtreme patch cords provide high-end performance andalso surpass standards for channel, link and component-rated specifications. Theycome in seven colors and six lengths for versatility and easy adds, moves andchanges. Leviton Telcom, Bothell,WA, (425) 486-2222, www.levitontelcom.com.

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