M12 X-Code components—straight, angled PCB receptacles, M12-to-RJ45 panel adaptors and an M12 gender changer—support har-speed M12 X-Code connectors. The components meet requirements for Cat 6A and Performance Class EA, with maximum transfer rates for 1/10 Gigabits. The connectors’ mating face shields the connector area and the coding of the mating face, while ensuring fault-free plugging with other 8-pole M12 connectors.