Leviton Atlas Connectors Exceed Standards

This week, Leviton announced the release of the Atlas-X1 UTP and shielded connectors. The AtlasX1 is the industry’s first connector to support shielded applications from Category 8 to 5e and UTP applications from Category 6A to 5e, all from one unified form factor. Ideal for deployment in mission-critical networks, Atlas-X1 delivers the highest level of verified performance and reliability, offers tool-free termination for simplified installations and is easily scalable for network migration up to 40GBASE-T.

“The Atlas-X1 is designed and manufactured in the United States to ensure the highest levels of
performance and reliability,” said Grayling Love, Leviton’s Senior Product Manager of Copper Systems.
“It provides exceptional headroom above the TIA standard in both short- and long-channels, and offers
the greatest number of features for today’s demanding networks.”

Atlas-X1 connectors are independently tested and guaranteed across all category ratings to exceed
component, permanent link and channel margins, delivering performance above the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
and ISO/IEC 11801 requirements. Additionally, pre-production Atlas-X1 Cat 8 connectors are third-party
tested and confirmed to meet the current draft 2.0E of the TIA-568-C.2-1 Category 8 proposed standard
(Oct. 2014). The pending standard defines performance and testing requirements up to 2 GHz for
Category 8 cabling systems to support the operation of IEEE 802.3bq 40GBASE-T applications up to 30
meters. Atlas-X1 Cat 8 shielded connectors will be available upon standard ratification. 

Atlas-X1 UTP and shielded connectors are feature-rich and offer benefits, including:

• Industry-Leading Performance – Developed and manufactured in the U.S., Atlas-X1 is the
  industry’s only UTP connector to feature a solid metal body and is third-party verified to exceed
  all component, permanent link and channel margins for exceptional network performance.
• Tool-Free Termination – The innovative wire manager and door-release lever support the
  industry’s fastest tool-free termination and re-termination for easy and predictable installations,
  saving time and reducing labor costs.
• Exceptional Versatility – The only UTP and shielded connectors offered in 13 colors, with color-matched
  icons and QuickPort compatibility for greater network planning flexibility.
• Built for the Future – Part of a scalable, high-end structured cabling system built on a unified
  form factor that is capable of supporting emerging network trends and future migrations to
  40GBASE-T.

Leviton solutions are available through eAccu-Tech or your local Accu-Tech representative. For
more information visit: leviton.com/atlasx1.