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Category 8 (CAT-8) Ethernet Cables
Buy Amphenol’s NEW 40G Category 8 (CAT-8) RJ45 Ethernet Cables Now in Lengths up to 65-Feet Factory-Direct at Cables on Demand. With 4X the bandwidth (2000 MHz) and 4X the speed (40-Gigabits-per-second) of CAT6A/CAT7 Cables, CAT8 Network Patch Cords are a truly “Future Proof” interconnect solution, as the popular RJ45 connector type cannot be upgraded further. Our flagship 26-AWG U/FTP (Foil-Shielded Twisted Pair) CAT-8 Cables support 25G Ethernet and 40G Ethernet link speeds up to 30-meters (98-feet) in length.
Our unique 26 AWG U/FTP Cat-8 Cables are modeled after Amphenol's high-speed twinaxial DAC Cables operating at comparable data-rates. Just like Amphenol 25G SFP28 DAC Cables, we utilize foil-shielded pairs as opposed to braided shields for space savings and superior shielding characteristics at frequencies above 1GHz. We also utilize the combination of foamed PE insulation around solid copper conductors instead of the traditional solid PE around stranded conductors, offering improved signal integrity without impacting flexibility.
A frequently overlooked aspect of LAN cable selection is outer diameter (OD) and cross-sectional area, which are critical in datacenter environments where space is constrained. Compared to bulkier competing cat-8 cable designs using 24-AWG S/FTP wire (thicker with outer braided shield), our 26-AWG U/FTP (thinner with outer braid omitted) design offers substantial space savings and enhanced wire routing flexibility without compromising CAT8 Fluke channel tested link performance and full 95W Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.
