Professional-Grade Cat.8 S/FTP Shielded Patch Cord for High-Performance Network Infrastructure

GHMT-verified, Fluke DSX-8000 tested Cat.8 PoE++ patch cord delivering 25Gbps performance with 90W power delivery capability for enterprise data centers and telecommunications infrastructure

Cat.8 S/FTP 22 AWG Solid Patch Cord - SFTP Shielded Cat 8 LSZH Screened Patch Cord
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Cat.8 S/FTP 22 AWG Solid Patch Cord

Cat8 LSZH SFTP RJ45 Solid Yellow Ethernet Cable

GHMT verified CAT8.1 SFTP 22 AWG solid patch cord meets Cat8 Channel specifications, tested with Fluke DSX-8000. With LSZH or PVC jacket, Cat.8 patch cord is PoE++ and ANSI/TIA standard compliant, which allows it to be backwards compatible with the previous-generation twisted pair copper cabling systems. It supports 25GBASE-T applications at 2GHz over 30 m (98 ft). Cat.8 SFTP network cable pushes more data at a faster rate while meeting the demands for low latency and less attenuation over long distances.

SKU

3A80YLA017500100

100% Inspected Cat.8 Patch Cord

GHMT verified CAT8 solid patch cord passed the 30 meters (98 feet) Channel testing. We insist that each patch cord produced by EXW is thoroughly inspected with Fluke DSX-8000. Despite the high work volume, we ensure the quality of our patch cords at all costs. The 100% inspected high-quality patch cord is designed to be utilized in enterprise data centers and cloud data centers that require low-latency data transfer and high bandwidth. The cable bandwidth is field tested from 1MHz to 2,000MHz (2GHz). Cat8 cabling is tested under a stricter setting and a higher standard than Category 6A structured copper cabling, which is only tested from 1MHz to 500MHz.

Cat.8 PoE++ Solid Cable and UL Standard Field Term Plugs

CAT8.1 shielded solid Ethernet cable is composed of a CAT8 PoE++ solid cable and two CAT8 FORCE certified field term plugs. The solid cable has 22 gauge (0.64 mm) bare copper wire conductors, which are more resistant to heat and corrosion. The IP20 and shielded RJ45 connectors with UL materials and built-in PCBs provide 25 Gbps high-speed data transmission over 30 meters. The ethernet cable comes with backward compatibility to Cat.6A, Cat.6, and Cat.5e RJ45 interfaces and networks, which is the common and global standard for servers and switches.

Cat.8 PoE++ FORCE Certified RJ45 Patch Cord

Category 8 PoE++ patch cord is FORCE certified ethernet cable, utilizing all 4 pairs of the structured wiring to provide high wattage PoE power to more devices and areas. You can automatically reduce installation costs and time without having to install additional electrical infrastructure. The CAT8 SFTP network cable meets the PoE standard (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8). It enables 90W delivered by a power sourcing equipment (PSE) and 71.3W delivered to a powered device (PD). The high performance patch cord allows you to power network-ready devices such as web cams and smart access control systems over the wires in the Ethernet twisted pair cable.

Order Terms
  • Minimum Order Quantity: 3,000 meters (yellow); 10,000 meters (other colors)
  • Minimum Order Amount per Shipment: US$ 5,000
Certificates
  • FORCE
  • GHMT
  • UL
  • Patent (contact pins of RJ45 plugs)
  • RoHS
  • REACH
Fluke Testing Passed
  • Channel
Power Over Ethernet
  • Maximum Power from PSE: 90 watts
  • Maximum Power at PD: 71.3 watts
  • Number of Energized Pair: 4
  • IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ (4PPoE) Class 8
  • IEC 60512-99-002:2022
Spec Sheet for Cable
  • ANSI/TIA Category: Category 8.1
  • Shielding Type: S/FTP
  • Conductor Material: solid bare copper
  • Conductor Size: 22 AWG
  • Construction (± 0.005 ±mm): 1/0.64*4P
  • Insulation Diameter (± 0.05 mm): 1.68 mm
  • Foil Screen: PET aluminum
  • Braid Shield (tinned copper): 0.1 mm*6*16
  • Braid Shield Coverage (%): 45%
  • Jacket Material: PVC or LSZH
  • Jacket Sheath Thickness: 0.75 mm
  • Outer Diameter (± 0.2 mm): 8.4 mm
  • Cross Separator (spline): n/a
  • Bend Radius (mm): 67.2 mm
Spec Sheet for Plug
  • Contact Pins (conductors) Material: copper alloy
  • Gold Plating Thickness: 50 microinches
  • Housing Material: polycarbonate
  • Housing Color: black
  • Shielded: zinc alloy
  • Mating Cycles (re-insertion): 750 cycles minimum
  • Re-Termination Cycles (IDC): 20 cycles minimum
  • Height of 8P8C Contact Pins: 6.02 mm ± 0.13 mm
Characteristics
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) under static conditions
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) under static conditions
  • Tensile Strength: ≥ 9.1 kgf (≥ 20 lbf)
International Standards Compliant
  • IEC 60512-99-002:2022
  • IEEE 802.3bt
  • ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
  • ISO/IEC 110801
  • IEC 60603-7-81
  • EN 50173-1
  • EN 50173-2
  • IEC 61935-2
  • ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68.5 Subpart F)
FAQ
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How can you ensure maximum network performance and reliability while reducing infrastructure costs in your next data center expansion?

EXW's Cat.8 S/FTP patch cord delivers 25Gbps performance over 30 meters with 100% Fluke testing and GHMT verification, eliminating performance risks in enterprise deployments. The integrated PoE++ capability (90W power delivery) enables consolidated power and data delivery, reducing installation complexity and costs. Our FORCE-certified connectors with patented contact pin technology ensure 750+ mating cycles and enterprise-grade reliability. Request a technical specification sheet to discover how EXW's certified Cat.8 solution can optimize your data center infrastructure.

The Cat.8 PoE++ patch cord transforms network power delivery capabilities by enabling IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 compliance with 90W maximum power from PSE and 71.3W delivered to powered devices across all four conductor pairs. This advanced power delivery eliminates the need for supplementary electrical infrastructure, reducing installation costs while powering network-ready devices such as surveillance systems, access control platforms, and IoT endpoints. With UL, ETL, RoHS, and REACH certifications, plus patented contact pin technology, EXW's Cat.8 solution delivers enterprise-grade reliability with 750+ mating cycles and superior tensile strength specifications. Contact EXW today to specify the certified Cat.8 infrastructure solution your data center or network upgrade project requires.