Cat8 Solid Cable
Cat8 Solid Cable carries analogue and digital signals in data centres up to 2000 MHz, supplied here as a 4 pair, 40Gbps rated yellow cable with an LSZH sheath and Dca CPR class.
Cat8 Solid Cable is a data centre grade cable used for analogue and digital signal transmission at frequencies up to 2000 MHz, well beyond the reach of Cat6a or Cat7a. It suits short, high speed switch to switch or switch to server links rather than long horizontal runs.
What to check before ordering
- Speed: this cable is rated to 40Gbps, ahead of the 10 Gigabit that Cat6a supports over its own reach.
- Sheath: a 4 pair LSZH sheath in yellow, which limits smoke and toxic fumes if it is ever exposed to fire.
- CPR class: rated Dca under the Construction Products Regulation.
- Length: supplied on a 100 metre reel, so plan runs to make efficient use of each reel.
If Cat8 is more than your project needs, the Bulk Copper Cable range also stocks Cat6a Solid Cable and Cat7a Solid Cable for horizontal runs, or step down to Cat6 Solid Cable for standard office installations.
Cat8 Solid Cable FAQs
What is Cat8 Solid Cable used for?
It is used for analogue and digital signal transmission in data centres, at frequencies up to 2000 MHz, and is rated here to 40Gbps for short, high speed switch to switch links.
What sheath and CPR class does this Cat8 cable have?
It has a 4 pair LSZH sheath in yellow and is rated to CPR class Dca, and is supplied on a 100 metre reel for data centre runs.
Do I need Cat8 for a standard office network?
Not usually. Cat8 is aimed at short data centre links running at up to 2000 MHz, so most office installs are better served by Cat6a Solid Cable or Cat6 Solid Cable.