GigaBIX Basic Components
　

GigaBIX Connector
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.
　

GigaBIX Designation Strip
The GigaBIX Designation Strips are plastic
strips that snap between the GigaBIX
Connectors to apply the designation labels.
　

GigaBIX Mount, 12-connector
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.

GigaBIX Wire Guard
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
> Beyond Category 6 performance providing
additional margin to support gigabit
applications
> Backwards compatibility with Category 5
and Category 5e applications to protect the
investment in active equipment
> Eliminates risk of interoperability issues with
non-standard connecting hardware to
reduce network downtime
> 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.

GigaBIX Basic Components
GigaBIX Designation Strip
> Designation Strips have ridges on top
and bottom to facilitate label
alignment
> Easy to snap in and out for quick
installation and maintenance.
　

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
> 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.
　

Technical Specifications
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.).
> Material: Housing material: fire-retardant
thermoplastic rated UL94V-0, offwhite
and clear graphite
> IDC clip: copper alloy with tin plating
over nickel.
　

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.
Transmission Characteristics
> Exceeds the Category 6 standard
> Minimum average values measured
at 100 MHz:
　

Electrical Characteristics
> Dielectric strength: 1,000 V RMS at
60 Hz for 1 minute
> Current rating: 1.5 A maximum
> Insulation resistance: 100 M½ minimum
between clips
> Contact resistance: 1 m½ per contact.
Installation Tips
　

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
> Use LabelFlex Solution labels for port
identification