The PowerCat 6A DataGate jack offers superior alien crosstalk suppression, excellent insertion loss, and provides enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection by utilizing robust die cast zinc alloy connector body housing. This shielded connector also features a unique spring loaded shutter that not only protects it from dust and contaminates, but the ingenious spring loaded design also ejects improperly seated patch cords. The shielded connector is dual color coded for either 568A or 568B wiring schedules. The PowerCat 6A DataGate Shielded Jack was specifically designed for high-speed data transmission. The DataGate PowerCat 6A Shielded Jack is also backwards compatible with Shielded C6 and C5e systems.