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Black Cat8 shielded Ethernet cable 5 ft with gold RJ45 plugs

Cables Direct Online

Cables Direct Online Cat8 network ethernet cable 5 ft black 40Gbps 2000MHz SFTP 26AWG shielded copper RJ45

SKU CH-F98A-BD4AM

A 5 ft Category 8 patch cable with shielded twisted pairs and gold-plated RJ45 connectors rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • 40Gbps bandwidth for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T applications
  • Triple-layer S/FTP shielding reduces EMI/RFI and alien crosstalk
  • Oxygen-free 26AWG copper with 24K gold-plated contacts ensures signal integrity
  • Backward compatible with Cat7, Cat6, Cat5 and Cat5e networks
  • 5 ft length suited for servers, gaming consoles and streaming devices

Category 8 Shielded Patch Cable

This Category 8 patch cable uses oxygen-free copper conductors and 24K gold-plated RJ45 contacts to deliver reliable signal integrity. The S/FTP construction adds overall foil and braid shielding to suppress EMI, RFI and alien crosstalk. It is suited for servers, cloud storage, gaming consoles and high-bandwidth video streaming. Backward compatibility extends to CAT7, CAT6, CAT5 and CAT5e equipment.

Thermals Noise Power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, produces no audible noise and draws no electrical power during operation. The triple-layer shielding prevents external interference from degrading signal quality without active components. Performance remains stable across the supported 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T link speeds. No cooling or power budget considerations apply.

Shielded Connectors And Compatibility

The 24K gold-plated contacts resist oxidation and maintain low contact resistance over repeated mating cycles. Shielded twisted pairs and the outer braid protect data integrity in electrically noisy environments such as server racks. Backward compatibility lets the cable interoperate with existing CAT7, CAT6, CAT5 and CAT5e ports without configuration changes. The five-foot length suits short patch runs between adjacent devices.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCables Direct Online
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingYes

Questions about this item

How do I install the 26AWG SFTP Cat8 cable and what step do people often miss?

Push each RJ45 plug firmly until the latch clicks; the step many miss is verifying both 24K gold-plated contacts seat fully so the 40Gbps 2000MHz rating is realised.

What maintenance or replacement will the shielded Cat8 cable need over time?

Inspect the braided and foil shielding for kinks or connector latch wear; replace the 5 ft patch lead if the 26AWG conductors show fatigue or gold plating erodes.

What limit appears first when the Cat8 cable runs at sustained 40Gbps throughput?

The 26AWG conductor gauge and 5 ft length set the practical ceiling; signal attenuation and heat rise in the oxygen-free copper become the limiting factors before the 2000MHz bandwidth spec.

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