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Intellinet Network Solutions

Intellinet Network Solutions Cat8.1 S/FTP Network Patch Cable 25 ft Blue

SKU CH-ZE3T-YHBRT

Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable delivers 40 Gbps at 2 GHz over 25 ft with full shielding and gold-plated contacts

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length25 ft.
  • ColorBlue
  • Certified Cat8.1 Class I for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz per ISO/IEC 11801
  • 100% pure bare copper conductors with 50 micro-inch gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity
  • S/FTP shielding with aluminum foil per pair plus overall braid to block crosstalk
  • Snag-free boots and heavy-duty strain relief protect RJ45 connectors during installation
  • Supports PoE++ up to IEEE 802.3bt for high-power device deployments

25 ft Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable

This 25 ft Cat8.1 S/FTP patch cable delivers 40 Gbps throughput at 2 GHz for data-centre Top-of-Rack and Middle-of-Row links. It uses 100 % bare copper conductors, 24 AWG stranded wire, and 50 micro-inch gold-plated RJ45 contacts. The double-shielded S/FTP construction wraps each pair in foil and adds an overall aluminum braid to suppress crosstalk. Snag-free boots protect the connectors during pulls.

Replaces Cat6a or lower links

The jump is worth it when 25GBase-T or 40GBase-T speeds are required and the run stays within the 25 ft length. It also adds headroom for IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ loads up to 100 W per port. Existing Cat6a or Cat7 patch cords that cannot certify to 2000 MHz should be swapped out to avoid bottlenecks on 25 GbE and 40 GbE switch ports.

Check switch port speed and cable routing

Verify that both ends connect to 25G or 40G RJ45 ports; slower ports will negotiate down but waste the cable’s certified bandwidth. Ensure the pathway can accommodate the thicker S/FTP jacket and that bend radius limits are observed. Confirm the equipment supports IEEE 802.3bt if PoE++ power delivery is planned. No other infrastructure changes are mandated by the cable itself.

Highlights

  • Certified Cat8.1 Class I for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz per ISO/IEC 11801
  • 100% pure bare copper conductors with 50 micro-inch gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity
  • S/FTP shielding with aluminum foil per pair plus overall braid to block crosstalk
  • Snag-free boots and heavy-duty strain relief protect RJ45 connectors during installation
  • Supports PoE++ up to IEEE 802.3bt for high-power device deployments

Specifications

BrandIntellinet Network Solutions
ModelCat8.1 S/FTP Network Patch Cable
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length25 ft.
ColorBlue
ShieldedYes
Features40G, 2 GHz, 100% Copper, 24 AWG, RJ45, Stranded, Snag-free, Gold-plated Contacts

Questions about this item

Will the 24 AWG stranded conductors and RJ45 plugs fit standard keystone jacks and patch panels?

Yes, the cable uses standard RJ45 connectors on both ends and 24 AWG stranded conductors that terminate normally in any Cat8-compatible keystone or patch panel port.

What is the most common installation mistake with the S/FTP shielding and snag-free boots?

Installers often forget to bond the overall aluminum braid shield at the patch panel, and they pull cables by the boot tab instead of the cable body, which can loosen the strain relief.

How often should the gold-plated contacts be inspected or the cable replaced in a PoE++ deployment?

The 50 micro-inch gold plating resists corrosion, so inspect contacts during routine rack audits; replace the patch cord only if the boot tears, the shield bond fails, or certification testing shows excess insertion loss.

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