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SMUGDESK Torpedo Nova SFTP Shielded Cat 8 Ethernet Patch Cable 5m 40Gbps 2000MHz

SKU CH-WKDX-C6DPA

A 5-metre Cat8 patch cable rated for 40Gbps and 2000MHz bandwidth with S/FTP double shielding and solid oxygen-free copper conductors for low-latency gaming and data-centre links

Length 5M

  • 40 Gbps speed powers 8K streaming and competitive gaming
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth handles massive file transfers without bottlenecks
  • S/FTP double shielding blocks EMI and crosstalk in dense server racks
  • 100 % pure oxygen-free copper conductors ensure low attenuation and stable PoE++ delivery
  • 5 m molded round cable with reinforced strain relief resists bending fractures during long runs

Cat 8 shielded patch cable 5 m

This 5-metre Cat 8 patch cable uses S/FTP double shielding and 100 % oxygen-free copper conductors to deliver 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz. It is built for servers, NAS units, gaming PCs and data-centre links that demand the highest copper performance. The moulded RJ45 ends include strain relief for durable rack or chassis routing.

Suited for high-bandwidth copper runs.

Installers who need 40 Gbps over twisted pair for 8K streaming, large backups or low-latency gaming will benefit. Buyers whose infrastructure uses fibre optic cabling or requires distances beyond the Cat 8 copper limit should look at other media. The cable is fully backward compatible with existing Cat 7, Cat 6a, Cat 6 and Cat 5e equipment.

40 Gbps at 2000 MHz over 5 metres

The decisive specification is the 40 Gbps data rate at 2000 MHz bandwidth across the full 5-metre length. This defines whether the cable meets the throughput needs of 40 G server uplinks, RAID arrays or competitive gaming. Verify that your switch, router and NIC ports support the same rate to utilise the full capability.

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Price $11.99
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Questions about this item

What network ports must my router or switch have to use this 40Gbps Cat8 cable?

Any RJ45 port rated for Cat5e or higher will accept the cable; the connector is standard RJ45 and backward compatible with Cat7, Cat6a, Cat6 and Cat5e equipment.

Will this 2000MHz shielded cable cause issues if I mix it with older Cat6a patch leads in the same rack?

No, the S/FTP double shielding prevents alien crosstalk, so the Cat8 cable runs alongside Cat6a or Cat7 leads without degrading their signals.

How can I verify the link is actually running at 40Gbps after I plug it in?

Check the switch or NIC status LEDs and the operating-system link-speed readout; both should report a 40Gbps negotiated rate when the cable is connected to compliant 40G ports.

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