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Blue Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 50 ft length, stranded copper, snag-free boots, gold-plated contacts

Intellinet Network Solutions

Intellinet Network Solutions Cat8.1 S/FTP Network Patch Cable 50 ft Blue

SKU CH-9YB3-H8VSD

50 ft Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable with 40 Gbps bandwidth, 2000 MHz frequency, 24 AWG pure copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Supports 40 Gbps data rates with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • S/FTP shielding blocks crosstalk and EMI for clean signals
  • 100% bare copper conductors ensure maximum conductivity
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Snag-free boots protect RJ45 clips during installation

Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable for data-centre links

This 50 ft Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable uses 100 % bare copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 contacts to deliver certified 40 Gbps throughput at 2 GHz. It meets ISO/IEC 11801 and EN 50173-1 Class I requirements for Top-of-Rack and Middle-of-Row installations. The stranded construction keeps the cable flexible for dense patch-panel routing. Buyers who need longer permanent links or fibre-grade distances cannot use this copper patch cord.

Shielding and PoE++ power handling

Each twisted pair is wrapped in aluminium foil and the complete bundle is covered by an aluminium braid, suppressing near-end crosstalk when cables run side by side. The 24 AWG pure copper cores carry IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ currents up to 4PPoE levels without excessive voltage drop. Snag-free boots and heavy-duty strain relief protect the connectors during repeated moves. Installations that require outdoor or direct-burial ratings are not addressed by this cable.

Gold-plated contacts and snag-free boots

Fifty micro-inch gold plating on every contact resists corrosion for long-term signal integrity. Moulded snag-free boots prevent the latch from catching on adjacent cables, speeding up adds, moves and changes in crowded racks. The blue jacket provides quick visual identification in colour-coded environments. No software, drivers or management utilities are bundled with this passive copper assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntellinet Network Solutions
Model nameCat8.1 S/FTP Network Patch Cable
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
ShieldingYes

Questions about this item

How do I install the 50 ft Cat8.1 S/FTP cable without damaging the snag-free RJ45 connectors?

Press each RJ45 plug straight into the port until the latch clicks; the snag-free boot protects the tab, but forcing the cable at an angle can still bend the gold-plated contacts inside the connector.

What maintenance or replacement will the S/FTP shielding and 24 AWG stranded conductors need over time?

The aluminum braid and foil shielding require no routine maintenance; inspect the RJ45 contacts for corrosion and replace the patch cord if the boot tears or the cable kinks, which can degrade the 2 GHz performance.

What limit appears first when the cable runs 40 Gbps PoE++ loads continuously?

The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors reach their thermal and insertion-loss limits before the 2000 MHz bandwidth or S/FTP shielding does, so bundle size and ambient temperature become the governing factors.

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