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Black Cat8 patch cable three feet long with snagless RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 145442 Cat8 Network Ethernet Cable 3 Feet Black S/FTP 28AWG

SKU CH-2RTS-J6K2S

Double-shielded Cat8 patch cable delivers up to 40 Gbps and 2 GHz bandwidth over three feet of pure bare copper

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Key featuresDouble Shielded (S/FTP)
  • 40 Gbps data transfer supported by 2 GHz bandwidth
  • Double S/FTP shielding blocks external interference
  • Snagless boot protects the RJ45 retaining clip
  • 100 % pure bare copper meets UL 444 and TIA 568C.2
  • 3 ft length suits short rack or desk connections

Monoprice Cat8 patch cable 3 ft

This Monoprice Cat8 patch cable is a 3-foot S/FTP shielded Ethernet cord built with 28AWG pure bare copper conductors and snagless RJ45 plugs. It delivers up to 2GHz bandwidth and 40Gbps transfer speed for demanding network links. The double shielding reduces alien crosstalk in dense installations.

Suited for short high-speed runs in racks

The 3-foot length fits tight server-to-switch or panel-to-panel connections where longer cables would add clutter. Buyers who need longer horizontal runs or outdoor-rated jackets should look at something else. The snagless boots protect the retaining clip during frequent re-patching.

28AWG pure bare copper conductor gauge

The cable uses 28AWG solid bare copper rather than copper-clad aluminium, meeting UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 fire-safety requirements. This conductor size determines flexibility, voltage drop and PoE capacity for the link. Verify the gauge matches your project specification before ordering.

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Specifications

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Brand nameMonoprice
Model name145442
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3‑foot Cat8 cable without damaging the snagless RJ45 boot?

Align the RJ45 plug with the port, push straight in until the boot clicks, and avoid twisting the 28AWG conductors; the snagless boot protects the retaining clip during insertion and removal.

What maintenance or replacement will this double‑shielded S/FTP patch cable need over time?

Inspect the snagless boot and RJ45 contacts periodically; replace the cable if the boot cracks, the clip fails to latch, or the 28AWG conductors show kinks that could affect the 2GHz bandwidth rating.

What limit appears first when running sustained 40Gbps traffic over this 3‑foot length?

The 28AWG gauge and 3‑foot length set the practical ceiling; sustained 40Gbps at 2GHz bandwidth is supported, but longer runs or tighter bends would hit insertion‑loss limits before the cable’s rated performance.

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