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Blue Cat8 Ethernet cable, 3 ft, S/FTP shielded, RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 141023 Entegrade Cat8 26AWG S/FTP Ethernet Network Cable 3 ft Blue

SKU CH-2PW3-XWAJP

Cat8 S/FTP patch cable supports 40 Gbps at 2 GHz bandwidth with shielded RJ45 connectors

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresSuperior Performance: Monoprice Entegrade Cat8 Cables can de
  • Supports up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds
  • 2GHz bandwidth for high-frequency signal integrity
  • S/FTP shielding reduces crosstalk and external interference
  • 26AWG copper conductors ensure reliable signal transmission
  • 3 ft length suited for short-distance connections

3 ft Cat8 S/FTP cable for 40 Gbps networks

This 3 ft Monoprice Entegrade Cat8 cable uses 26 AWG copper conductors with S/FTP shielding and RJ45 connectors to deliver up to 40 Gbps data transfer and 2 GHz bandwidth. It suits IT managers and data centre operators who need a short, high-performance patch lead for dense rack connections. The blue jacket aids quick visual identification in crowded panels.

Verify RJ45 port spacing

Confirm that the equipment you are patching has standard RJ45 jacks with enough clearance for the boot on a 3 ft lead. Check that the 26 AWG conductor gauge matches the port density and bend-radius limits of your rack or cabinet layout. Ensure the 3 ft length reaches between the two devices without tension or sharp bends that could degrade the S/FTP shielding performance.

S/FTP shielding maintains 40 Gbps under sustained

The individually foil-shielded pairs and overall braid suppress alien crosstalk and EMI during continuous 40 Gbps throughput, keeping error rates low over long transfers. Copper conductors and the 2 GHz bandwidth rating support stable operation during extended backup windows or replication jobs. The 3 ft length limits insertion loss, so signal integrity remains consistent across prolonged high-utilisation periods.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name141023
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 3 ft Entegrade Cat8 cable come with anything besides the cable itself?

The cable arrives as a single 3 ft blue patch lead with RJ45 plugs on both ends; no extra hardware or documentation is included.

I see lengths from 6 inches to 50 ft — which one should I pick for a short rack run?

For a short rack run the 3 ft length keeps slack to a minimum while still reaching adjacent patch-panel ports.

Will I actually see 40 Gbps on my 10 GbE switch?

The cable is rated for 40 Gbps and 2 GHz bandwidth, so it will not limit a 10 GbE link; the switch port speed remains the bottleneck.

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