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1 COPPERMedia DATASheet GigaBIX Basic Components AX101447 GigaBIX Connector, 6-port AX101483 GigaBIX Designation Strip AX101472 GigaBIX Mount AX101486 GigaBIX Wire Guard GigaBIX Connector GigaBIX Wire Guard The GigaBIX Connector is the core component of the GigaBIX Cross-Connect System. Its symmetrical construction allows termination of high-performance cables on one side and GigaBIX Cross-Connect Wires or GigaBIX Patch Cords on the other. Each GigaBIX Connector is equipped with 50 double-ended Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) clips for terminating plastic insulated solid copper conductors without stripping. The connector is built with two staggered rows of IDC clips enclosed in a three-layer construction of fire-retardant plastic wafers. The GigaBIX Connectors have color-coded edges and separation marks every 4 or 5-pair. They also have a keying feature that prevents insertion in the wrong orientation. The GigaBIX Connector offers exceptional performance that goes beyond Category 6 which makes it the ideal choice for gigabit cabling networks. The GigaBIX Wire Guards are plastic strips that snap behind the GigaBIX Connectors after termination to provide strain relief to the twisted pairs. GigaBIX Termination Bar The GigaBIX Termination Bar is a clear plastic component that is used to position the wires when terminating a GigaBIX Connector. It is part of the GigaBIX Termination Kits and can also be procured separately as replacement component. Note: All GigaBIX components part of the GigaBIX Termination Kits, can also be procured separately as replacement components. Features & Benefits GigaBIX Connectors GigaBIX Designation Strip > Beyond Category 6 performance providing additional margin to support gigabit applications The GigaBIX Designation Strips are plastic strips that snap between the GigaBIX Connectors to apply the designation labels. > Backwards compatibility with Category 5 and Category 5e applications to protect the investment in active equipment GigaBIX Mount, 12-connector > Eliminates risk of interoperability issues with non-standard connecting hardware to reduce network downtime The GigaBIX Mount is one of the basic components of the GigaBIX Cross-Connect System. It holds (12) GigaBIX Connectors and it is designed to accommodate up to (144) high-performance cables when used in a top-to-bottom cross-connect layout. The large openings in the metal base make it easy to bring cables in when mounted on a Cable Management Module in a side-to-side cross-connect layout. > Robust and installer-friendly connector design with proven contact reliability to reduce network operating costs > High-density connector to reduce installation space requirements > Built-in color-coded pair splitters to facilitate wire insertion and prevent termination errors > Fully enclosed clips in plastic housing to prevent injuries and protect connections > Snap into GigaBIX Mounts for easy, front-access insertion and removal. AX101719 GigaBIX Termination Bar 1-800-BELDEN-1 • www.belden.com 2 COPPERMedia DATASheet GigaBIX Basic Components Technical Specifications GigaBIX Designation Strip > Designation Strips have ridges on top and bottom to facilitate label alignment GigaBIX Connectors > Dimensions (H x W x D): 9.4 x 168.4 x 32.7 mm (0.37 x 6.63 x 1.29 in.). > Easy to snap in and out for quick installation and maintenance. > Material: Housing material: fire-retardant thermoplastic rated UL94V-0, offwhite and clear graphite GigaBIX Mount, 12-connector > Deep 12-connector mount to accommodate up to (144) 4-pair Category 6 highperformance cables > Openings at top, center and bottom in metal base for smooth cable entry > Six wide cable tie holders to ease cable routing using velcro ties > Robust and installer-friendly design to reduce installation cost > Sturdy plastic strips for easy snap-in snap-out of the connectors > Plastic strips with keying features to prevent connector orientation mistakes > Snapping features to interlock with Management Rings in wall-mount installations (top-to-bottom crossconnect layout). GigaBIX Wire Guard > Strain relief action guarantees peace of mind when connectors have to be handled > Wire Guard is easy to zip-on and slide-out for quick installation and maintenance > Designed to protect minimum bend radius of twisted pairs when flipping the connectors. easy installation GigaBIX Termination Bar Electrical Characteristics > IDC clip: copper alloy with tin plating over nickel. > Dielectric strength: 1,000 V RMS at 60 Hz for 1 minute > Current rating: 1.5 A maximum > Insulation resistance: 100 MΩ minimum between clips > Contact resistance: 1 mΩ per contact. Installation Tips GigaBIX Designation Strip > Material : Fire-retardant thermoplastic, black. GigaBIX Mount, 12-connector > Dimensions (H x W x D): 391 x 194 x 115 mm (15.4 x 7.6 x 4.51 in.). > Matérial: Base: steel, 13 gauge, powder paint finish, black > Fanning strip material: fire-retardant thermoplastic, UL94V-0, clear graphite. GigaBIX Wire Guard > Matérial: Fire-retardant thermoplastic, black. GigaBIX Termination Bar > Material: Flame resistant thermoplastic, clear. GigaBIX Connectors > Plan the telecommunications room layout prior to cross-connect installation > Follow the detailed installation guide and use velcro ties to leave cable slack for retermination > Use the GigaBIX Wire Guards to secure twited pairs in place after termination > GigaBIX Connectors are backwards compatible with all existing BIX mounts > Label each connector carefully for future reference and ease of administration > Connection made using the BIX Connecting Tool. GigaBIX Designation Strip Transmission Characteristics > Exceeds the Category 6 standard > Use LabelFlex Solution labels for port identification > Minimum average values measured at 100 MHz: Parameter Value > Limits the amount of unjacketed cable > Controls the amount of untwisting on critical pair combinations > Optimizes the spatial position of the twisted pairs in order to maximize the terminated performance > Provides stable, high performance at termination. NEXT 58.9 dB PSNEXT 55.9 dB FEXT 58.8 dB PSFEXT 55.8 dB Attenuation 0.18 dB Return Loss 37.3 dB Note: These values are for a mated connection between a GigaBIX Connector and GigaBIX Cross-Connect Wire. 1-800-BELDEN-1 • www.belden.com 3 COPPERMedia DATASheet GigaBIX Basic Components GigaBIX Mount, 12-connector > GigaBIX Mounts are not compatible with BIX Distribution Connectors and BIX Modular Jack Connectors. GigaBIX Wire Guard Packaging For More Information > GigaBIX connectors are packaged 12 units per cardboard box. > GigaBIX Designation Strips are packaged 50 units per polybag. > Insert by pressing one end in and slide finger toward opposite end until it clicks > GigaBIX Mounts are individually packaged in cardboard box with 2 wood screws and one velcro tie. > Remove by sliding out to either side of the connector. > GigaBIX Wire Guards are packaged 100 units per polybag. GigaBIX Termination Bar For any other product information call: 1-800-BELDEN-1 or visit us at www.Belden.com All information is subject to change without notice, since Belden reserves the right to change its products as progress in engineering and manufacturing methods or other circumstances may warrant. > GigaBIX Termination Bars are packaged 100 units per bag. > Required for Category 6 Termination, optional for Category 5e Termination > Follow the GigaBIX Termination Bar Installation Guide (PX103843) instructions. Ordering tips > Procuring the Termination Kits simplifies planning and ordering. Ordering Information GigaBIX Basic Components DETAIL GigaBIX GigaBIX GigaBIX GigaBIX GigaBIX GigaBIX Connector, 25-pair Connector, 6-port Designation Strip Mount, 12-connector Wire Guard Termination Bar 1-800-BELDEN-1 UPC ORDERING NUMBER 628575064175 628575064168 628575064519 628575064410 628575064519 628575092925 AX101448 AX101447 AX101483 AX101472 AX101486 AX101719 • www.belden.com