eXtreme® Category-6A channel-rated connector. Category 6A/Class EA channel performance. Patented Retention Force Technology (RFT) protects against tine damage from 4 or 6-pin plugs. Alien crosstalk suppressed by cone of silence, metalized body and new printed circuit board. Pair Separation Tower (PST) design facilitates separation of category 6A conductors. Patented, dual-layer wiring label simplifies punch down and reduces rework. Connector exceeds all channel performance requirements in ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC Class EA from 1 MHz to 500 MHz to support the IEEE 802.an standard for 10 Gigabit EtherNet over UTP cable. Connector is designed to be used with all QuickPort compatible products and features patented injection-molded Cone of Silence® covers to eliminate alien crosstalk (AXT). The connector includes patented Retention Force Technology to promote consistent network performance over the life of the system. Unique Pair Separation Towers facilitate quick, easy terminations. The connector is configured in a 180° configuration such that the punch down field is in the back, allowing for rear termination.