Build Your Complete System
Manufacturer-verified compatible cameras, recorders, mounts, accessories, and licenses for this product. Adjust quantities and add the entire bundle to your cart in one click.
No Bots, Just Experts
Questions about this product? Free pre-sales support from a senior specialist — product questions, compatibility checks, BOM quotes, price confirmation — typically answered within one business day. Need camera placement or system design work? Engineering time is $175 per hour (qty 1 = 1 hour). Hardware buyers get up to one hour ($175) credited back on their order.
Black Box FMT1081 Panel-Mount RJ45 Coupler
Overview
The Black Box FMT1081 is a panel-mount coupler designed to provide a clean, secure, and organized termination point for unshielded RJ45 Cat5e/Cat6 network cabling. This component is essential for structured cabling systems, particularly in server racks, patch panels, or custom enclosures where a professional and reliable network connection is required. Its panel-mount design ensures it stays fixed in place, preventing strain on the network cable and maintaining signal integrity. The FMT1081 is a straightforward solution for extending or terminating network runs without requiring specialized tools for the coupler itself.
Compatibility
This RJ45 coupler is designed for standard unshielded 8-wire Ethernet cabling. It is compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 network cables. The panel-mount form factor allows it to be installed in standard rack-mount panels or custom chassis with appropriate cutouts, facilitating integration into existing network infrastructure. It functions as a pass-through connector, meaning it does not alter the network signal, making it universally compatible with any network device or system utilizing standard RJ45 Ethernet connections.
Installation Notes
Installation involves securing the coupler into a panel or enclosure through its mounting flange. The RJ45 ports are standard female-to-female pass-through connectors. Ensure the network cables being terminated are properly seated to maintain a stable connection. The coupler itself is black and designed for straightforward integration into standard IT equipment mounting scenarios.
What's in the Box
- 1x FMT1081 Panel-mount Coupler
Black Box Panel-mount Coupler - Unshielded RJ45 8-WIRE - FMT1081
Build Your Complete System
Manufacturer-verified compatible cameras, recorders, mounts, accessories, and licenses for this product. Adjust quantities and add the entire bundle to your cart in one click.
Looking for more Black Box products? Shop the full Black Box catalog →
System Design, Deployment & Technical Support
Support services and planning resources for commercial surveillance, access control, and infrastructure deployments.
Fixed scope • Fixed price
System Design Assistance
- Get help validating product compatibility
- Coverage requirements
- Storage planning and deployment architecture before you buy.
Deployment & Configuration Support
- Access fixed-scope support for rollout planning
- User setup guidance
- Migration and system standardization across single-site or multi-site deployments
Guides, Tools & Calculators
- PoE requirements
- Storage retention
- Camera selection and deployment methodology