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Black RJ45 Cat6 coupler module, compact plastic body

Panduit

Panduit CC688BL RJ45 Cat6 coupler fitting, black

SKU CH-DR0X-0FAQE MPN CC688BL

RJ45 Cat6 coupler joins two cables in a black, flame-resistant housing meeting ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and PoE standards

  • Color MappingBlack
  • MaterialHAWA
  • TypeRJ45
  • Reliable Cat6 connections with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D compliance
  • Extends network links via single-port RJ45 coupler design
  • Flame-resistant housing meets UL 1863 and UL 2043 safety standards
  • PoE+ and PoE++ ready under IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt specifications
  • Compact black module fits tight spaces at 11/16 in height

Cat6 RJ45 Coupler Module

The Panduit CC688BL is a black Category 6 RJ45 coupler designed to join two terminated patch cables in structured cabling systems. It accepts standard modular plugs and maintains Cat6 performance through the connection. The single-port module is built from flame-resistant plastic and meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO 11801 and IEC 60603-7 requirements.

Installers Extending Cable Runs

This coupler suits technicians who need a quick, standards-compliant way to extend an existing Cat6 link without re-terminating cables. It is not intended for direct equipment mounting or as a keystone jack for punch-down termination. Buyers who need a wall-plate jack or a shielded coupler should look at different product types.

ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 Compliance

The decisive specification is certification to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6, which confirms the coupler preserves the transmission margins required for Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet applications. Without this rating, a coupler could degrade signal integrity and cause link errors. The module also carries UL 1863 and UL 2043 listings for safety and plenum use.

Highlights

  • Reliable Cat6 connections with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D compliance
  • Extends network links via single-port RJ45 coupler design
  • Flame-resistant housing meets UL 1863 and UL 2043 safety standards
  • PoE+ and PoE++ ready under IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt specifications
  • Compact black module fits tight spaces at 11/16 in height

Specifications

BrandPanduit
Color MappingBlack
MaterialHAWA
TypeRJ45
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size160 × 90 × 2 mm

Questions about this item

What does the Cat6 rating mean when the coupler is installed in a live network?

It supports the full Category 6 performance envelope defined by ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801, so the link can run at gigabit speeds without degrading the channel.

Which interface standard governs the RJ45 mating face and what does it limit?

IEC 60603-7 fixes the RJ45 geometry, capping the connector to eight-position pinouts and the mechanical tolerances required for Cat6 transmission.

What physical space does the module need to snap into a panel or faceplate?

Overall dimensions are 1 1/16 in deep, 11/16 in high and 5/8 in wide, fitting standard keystone cut-outs.

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