Tripp Lite Toolless Shielded Cat6a Keystone Jack, PoE/PoE+ Compliant, Shuttered, Silver, TAA

Overview

The Tripp Lite N238-001-SH-TFA is a shielded Cat6a keystone jack designed for fast, tool-free network terminations that support 10 Gb Ethernet speeds. Its metal housing reduces electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, while a spring-loaded shutter protects the port from dust and debris when not in use. This jack is ideal for installations requiring reliable data and power delivery, including Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE Plus devices.

Key features

• Toolless termination system that allows quick and easy installation without a punchdown tool
• Shielded metal housing minimizes EMI and RFI, ensuring cleaner and more stable network signals
• Spring-loaded shutter protects contacts from dust and contaminants, extending the jack’s service life
• PoE and PoE Plus compliant design reduces spark-gap erosion, maintaining steady power and data transmission for connected devices
• Standard keystone footprint fits into wallplates, patch panels, and surface-mount boxes for versatile installation options
• Compatible with 22 to 24 AWG solid wire cabling, supporting common network cable sizes
• Tested to meet or exceed EIA/TIA Cat6a performance standards, ensuring high-bandwidth capability
• TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and regulated project requirements

Key specs

• Category: Cat6a shielded keystone jack
• Data rate support: 10 Gb Ethernet
• Wire gauge compatibility: 22 to 24 AWG solid wire
• Shielding: Metal housing for EMI/RFI reduction
• Port protection: Spring-loaded shutter
• Compliance: EIA/TIA Cat6a, PoE/PoE+ standards, TAA
• Installation type: Toolless termination, keystone footprint

Connectivity and compatibility

This keystone jack integrates seamlessly with standard network infrastructure components such as wallplates, patch panels, and surface-mount boxes. It supports solid copper cabling commonly used in office, classroom, data center, and smart home environments. The shielded design ensures compatibility with high-speed Ethernet networks that require minimal interference, making it a strong choice for environments where signal integrity is critical.

Ideal uses and environments

The jack is well suited for professional network installations that demand fast deployment and reliable performance. It works effectively in settings where PoE and PoE Plus devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones are deployed. Its tool-free design and robust shielding make it a practical option for IT professionals upgrading existing networks or setting up new high-bandwidth connections in offices, educational facilities, and government projects.