Cat8 RJ45 Patch Leads
Cat8 RJ45 patch leads support speeds up to 40Gbps over 2000MHz bandwidth, with SFTP shielding and LSZH sheaths for demanding, interference-prone environments.
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Cat8 RJ45 patch leads are shielded copper patch cords for the highest speed short reach links, terminated with standard RJ45 connectors so they drop into existing patching layouts. Leads are SFTP shielded, snagless and booted, with an LSZH sheath.
What to look for
- Length: 1, 2, 3 and 5 metre leads, to suit short data centre and equipment room runs.
- Colour: white, black, blue and yellow, for circuit identification.
- Shielding: SFTP shielded construction to block interference in dense equipment rooms.
- Sheath: LSZH sheath, giving off low smoke and no halogen in a fire.
Cat8 supports data rates up to 40Gbps with backward compatibility to earlier categories, using standard RJ45 connectors throughout. For lower category leads see Cat6a RJ45 Patch Leads or Cat6 RJ45 Patch Leads, or browse the full RJ45 Copper Network Patch Leads range.
Cat8 RJ45 Patch Leads FAQs
What speeds do Cat8 patch leads support?
Cat8 supports speeds up to 40Gbps (25GBASE-T/40GBASE-T) over 2000MHz bandwidth, with backward compatibility to earlier categories using the same RJ45 connector.
What colours are Cat8 patch leads available in?
Leads are stocked in white, black, blue and yellow, letting you colour-code circuits in a data centre or equipment room where Cat8 links run alongside other categories.
Why do Cat8 leads need shielding?
The SFTP shielded construction blocks interference so the lead can reach its full 2000MHz bandwidth in dense, interference-prone data centre and equipment room environments.