Two-part modular connector and smart managed interconnect link using the two-part modular connector
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1. A two-part cable connector comprising:
- first and second connector parts separable from each other and when combined together having an outer shape and dimensions of an RJ-45 plug,the first connector part terminated at an end of a communication cord and is configured to be constantly connected to the communication cord; and
the second connector part is insertable into an RJ-45 communication port, wherein the second connector part comprises an electrical element, the electrical element comprising an identification element to identify the communication port and a visual status indicator wherein both side surfaces of each the first connector part and the second connector part being aligned.
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Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a two-part cable connector. The connector includes two parts that when mate together the outer shape and dimensions of the connector are compatible to an outer shape and dimensions of a cable connector of a known standard. The first connector part terminated at an end of a communication cord and the second connector part detachably connected to the first connector to enable separation of said second part from said first part. The second connector part of the cable connector is insertable into a communication port and comprises an identification number to uniquely identify the communication port.
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1. A two-part cable connector comprising:
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first and second connector parts separable from each other and when combined together having an outer shape and dimensions of an RJ-45 plug, the first connector part terminated at an end of a communication cord and is configured to be constantly connected to the communication cord; and the second connector part is insertable into an RJ-45 communication port, wherein the second connector part comprises an electrical element, the electrical element comprising an identification element to identify the communication port and a visual status indicator wherein both side surfaces of each the first connector part and the second connector part being aligned. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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