Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment for the connector assembly, the assembly includes a shorting plate, a shorting connector, and a connector holder. The connector holder includes a clamp arm and a base. The base is attached to the shorting plate and the shorting connector is disposed between the base and the clamp arm. In an embodiment for the connector, the connector includes a cap block and a socket support dispose on a first side of the cap block. First and second sockets, having a first end and a second end, are disposed on the socket support. The first end of the first socket extends beyond the first end of the second socket. A support block is connected to the cap block wherein the first and second sockets and the socket support are disposed between the support block and the cap block.