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Black Cat 8 ethernet cable, 6 ft, shielded RJ45 connectors

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics Cat 8 network ethernet cable 6 ft Black 26AWG SFTP 40Gbps 2000MHz

SKU CH-A7CW-0JQZA

A 6 ft Cat 8 patch cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz with SFTP shielding and gold-plated RJ45 connectors for indoor or outdoor use

  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Backward compatible with Cat5 through Cat7 RJ45 cabling
  • Gold-plated RJ45 connectors ensure secure, reliable connections
  • Pure copper core with double shielding resists interference
  • PVC jacket rated for indoor and outdoor installation

Cat 8 Cable 6 ft Black

This Cat 8 Ethernet cable is a shielded SFTP patch cord built for 40 Gbps throughput at 2000 MHz. It suits small to medium enterprise LANs and data centre switch-to-server links, while remaining fully backward compatible with earlier RJ45 categories. The six-foot length fits short rack runs or desktop connections.

Check connector spacing and jacket rating

Verify that the RJ45 ports on your switch, router or server accept standard gold-plated plugs without blocking adjacent ports. Confirm the PVC jacket meets local building codes if the cable will run inside walls or through risers. Outdoor burial requires direct-burial rating and proper conduit where regulations demand it.

Sustained load on shielded 26 AWG conductors

The pure copper core with aluminium foil and woven mesh shielding maintains signal integrity during continuous 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T traffic. Shielding reduces alien crosstalk in dense bundles, so throughput remains stable over long transfers rather than only in short bursts. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation that can degrade performance over time.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 6 ft cable come with any extra connectors or mounting clips, or do I need to buy them separately?

The package contains only the shielded Cat 8 patch cord with two gold-plated RJ45 plugs; no additional connectors, clips or tools are included.

Should I choose this 6 ft length or a different length for a 40Gbps link between a switch and a server?

Select the length that matches the physical distance between the two devices; the 2000 MHz bandwidth and SFTP shielding support 40GBASE-T at any length offered in this series.

What does the 2000 MHz rating actually deliver when the cable is plugged into a standard gigabit router?

The 2 GHz frequency headroom ensures full gigabit throughput with lower crosstalk, and the cable will negotiate the highest speed both ends support, up to 40Gbps.

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