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Cables Direct Online Cat8 Black 10 ft network ethernet cable 40Gbps 2000MHz SFTP 26AWG Shielded Copper RJ45

SKU CH-JNH1-0GZSK

A 10 ft Cat 8 patch cable with S/FTP shielding, 26 AWG oxygen-free copper and 24K gold-plated RJ45 connectors, rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz and backward compatible with earlier categories

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length10 ft.
  • ColorBlack
  • Ultra-fast 40Gbps throughput for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • Triple-layer S/FTP shielding blocks EMI, RFI and alien crosstalk
  • 24K gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and ensure reliable signal transfer
  • Oxygen-free copper 26AWG conductors deliver clean signal integrity over 10 ft
  • Backward compatible with CAT7, CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 equipment

Cat8 10 ft shielded patch cable

This Category 8 patch cable uses four shielded twisted pairs of 26AWG oxygen-free copper with 24K gold-plated RJ45 connectors. Triple-layer S/FTP shielding wraps each pair and the full bundle to cut EMI, RFI and alien crosstalk. The 10 ft black run is rated for 2000 MHz bandwidth and supports 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links.

Upgrade from Cat6 or Cat5e when 25G or 40G is needed

Replacing older Category 6 or 5e cables with this Cat8 link removes the bandwidth ceiling that limits 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T switches and NICs. The jump is worth it when the network core already runs 25G or 40G ports and the existing copper cannot sustain the required 2000 MHz frequency. Backward compatibility keeps slower gear working while the fast path is added.

Verify connector clearance

The RJ45 plugs are standard width but the shielded boots add depth; check that patch-panel ports, wall plates or device jacks accept the larger moulding. Confirm the connected switch or NIC ports are configured for 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T so the cable’s 2000 MHz rating is actually used. Ensure the 10 ft length reaches between rack units or desk and wall without tension.

Highlights

  • Ultra-fast 40Gbps throughput for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • Triple-layer S/FTP shielding blocks EMI, RFI and alien crosstalk
  • 24K gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and ensure reliable signal transfer
  • Oxygen-free copper 26AWG conductors deliver clean signal integrity over 10 ft
  • Backward compatible with CAT7, CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 equipment

Specifications

BrandCables Direct Online
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length10 ft.
ColorBlack
ShieldedYes
Features4 Shielded Twisted Pairs, 24K Gold-Plated Contacts

Questions about this item

What connector spacing does the 10 ft Cat8 cable need at the patch panel or wall jack?

The cable terminates in standard RJ45 plugs on both ends, so it fits any keystone jack, patch panel port or device port that accepts an 8P8C connector.

When routing the shielded 26AWG cable, what is the step installers most often miss?

The overall foil and braid must stay continuous to the metal RJ45 shell; if the drain wire or shield is not bonded to the connector housing the triple-layer shielding cannot block EMI or alien crosstalk.

Which part of the 40Gbps 2000MHz cable will need attention first in a permanent installation?

The 24K gold-plated RJ45 contacts and latch tabs see the most wear from repeated insertion cycles; inspect them for bent pins or broken clips before blaming the copper pairs.

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