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Tripp Lite Cat8 shielded keystone jack, silver metal body with colour-coded wiring labels

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N238SHC8TF1 Cat8 shielded keystone jack

SKU CH-6MD9-VDS9H MPN N238SHC8TF1

A tool-free Cat8 shielded keystone jack supporting 25G and 40G Ethernet plus PoE++ up to 100W

  • Tool-free termination speeds Cat8 installs without punch-down or crimp tools
  • Shielded STP construction blocks EMI/RFI for clean 25G and 40G signals
  • Dual T568A and T568B wiring support fits any patch-panel standard
  • PoE++ ready up to 100 W for cameras, Wi-Fi APs and displays
  • TAA compliant and UL listed for government and enterprise projects

Tool-Free Cat8 Keystone Jack

The Tripp Lite N238SHC8TF1 is a shielded keystone jack built for Cat8 premise wiring in data centres and cloud environments. It terminates cables without a punch-down tool and supports T568A or T568B wiring schemes. The jack fits standard surface-mount boxes and patch panels for structured cabling projects.

Sustained 25G and 40G Operation

The jack handles 25G and 40G Ethernet traffic continuously without the degradation seen in lower-category components under load. Its shielded construction blocks EMI and RFI that can corrupt high-frequency signals over long runs. UL-compliant materials and 4PPoE support up to 100 watts prevent spark-gap erosion during constant power delivery.

TAA-Compliant for Federal Procurement

This model meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for government and regulated-sector purchases where country-of-origin rules apply. Non-TAA jacks cannot be used in those contracts. If your project does not require TAA compliance, that restriction does not apply.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size127 × 89 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the keystone jack generate any heat or noise when carrying 100 W PoE++ continuously?

The N238SHC8TF1 is a passive shielded keystone jack with no active components, so it produces no noise and negligible heat even at the full 100 W PoE++ rating.

What mounting hardware do I need to install this jack?

It fits standard keystone wall plates, patch panels or surface-mount boxes such as the N082-012-WH, which are sold separately.

Will this Cat8 jack work with my existing Cat6a patch cables and 10 GbE switch ports?

Yes, the jack is backward-compatible with Cat6a and lower cabling, so it will connect to your current 10 GbE equipment while supporting future 25G and 40G links.

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