Keystone RJ45

RJ45 Keystone is a type of cable termination, a standard opening that serves as the female end. It is used to build subscriber outlets and patch points in network installations. Its design allows for toolless and non-invasive installation, even in empty patch panels. The snap-on cover prevents cables from disconnecting accidentally. In securityNET, RJ45 keystone is available in categories 5e, 6, and 6A. Each of these options is available in both shielded and unshielded versions.

RJ45 Keystones can be installed in many ways. They can be used in patch panels, 19” distribution panels, flush-mounted boxes, or surface-mounted outlet enclosures. This is a good solution for configuring connections with various parameters or technologies. It is also important to check if RJ45 keystones offer the ability to modify the cabling. This is another advantage of RJ45 keystones. In such a solution, the keystones are not permanently installed, and the configuration of different outlets can be easily changed. This is especially useful in case of keystone failure. You only need to replace the faulty keystone, rather than the entire panel. This speeds up repairs and reduces costs.

Installation of RJ45 Keystones

The installation of RJ45 keystones is very simple and intuitive. All you need to do is clip them into adapters mounted on the wall or inside the wall, on the other side of the cable from the server room. The keystones are then snapped into empty panels. The termination of the cable wires is similar to the process used in patch panels. Using a punch-down tool (LSA/IDC), the cable wires are terminated on the IDC connectors within the keystone.