Cat8 RJ45 Plugs
Cat8 RJ45 Plugs are shielded modular connectors used to field terminate Category 8 copper cable, giving installers a plug end for short, high speed links.
Cat8 RJ45 Plugs are shielded modular connectors used to field terminate Category 8 copper cable on site, rather than relying on a factory-made lead.
Choosing Cat8 RJ45 Plugs
These plugs are built to the Cat8 system category and supplied as an STP field termination type, so the cable is terminated directly on site to length rather than cut from a pre-made patch lead.
- System category: Cat8
- Termination: STP field termination plug
Cat8 RJ45 Plugs sit within the modular plugs and boots range, alongside RJ45 Boots to protect the finished plug and Cat6a RJ45 Plugs for lower category links.
Cat8 RJ45 Plugs FAQs
What is a Cat8 RJ45 plug used for?
It is a shielded modular connector fitted on site to Category 8 copper cable, used to build a field-terminated plug end for short, high speed links.
Do Cat8 RJ45 Plugs need a boot?
A boot protects the finished plug from strain and snagging. See RJ45 Boots within the same modular plugs and boots range.
What cable do I need with a Cat8 RJ45 Plug?
Use Category 8 cable to keep the terminated link within the Cat8 system category. For lower category links, see Cat6a RJ45 Plugs instead.