Category 8 Patch Cables — 40 Gbps Shielded Copper Ethernet Cabling
Cat.8 Patch Cable • 40 Gbps Rated • 2 GHz Bandwidth • RJ45 Compatible • T-568B Wiring
Category 8 patch cables are designed for next-generation, high-speed Ethernet applications requiring extreme bandwidth, superior shielding, and reliable copper connectivity. Cat.8 cables are capable of supporting data rates up to 40 Gbps and bandwidth up to 2,000 MHz / 2 GHz, making them a powerful solution for demanding network environments.
Built with 4-pair 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors, each twisted pair is foil shielded and protected by an overall braided shield. This shielded construction helps reduce crosstalk, system noise, and electromagnetic interference while maintaining backward compatibility with Cat.5e, Cat.6, Cat.6A, and Cat.7 network equipment.
Key Features
- Up to 40 Gbps data rate — Designed for high-speed Ethernet performance in demanding network applications.
- 2,000 MHz / 2 GHz bandwidth — Provides high-frequency signal capacity beyond previous cable categories.
- 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors — Flexible 4-pair copper construction for patch cable use.
- Double-shielded design — Each pair is foil shielded with an overall 4-pair braided shield for noise protection.
- RJ45 shielded connectors — Equipped with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for reliable connectivity.
- Backward compatible — Works with Cat.5e, Cat.6, Cat.6A, and Cat.7 network hardware.
- T-568B standard wiring — Common wiring format for structured cabling and patch panel applications.
Category 8 Patch Cable Specifications
| Cable Category |
Category 8 / Cat.8 Patch Cable |
| Maximum Bandwidth |
Up to 2,000 MHz / 2 GHz |
| Maximum Data Rate |
Up to 40 Gbps |
| Backward Compatibility |
Cat.5e, Cat.6, Cat.6A, and Cat.7 |
| Conductor |
4-pair 24AWG stranded pure copper |
| Shielding Type |
Each pair foil shielded with overall 4-pair braided shield |
| Connector Type |
RJ45 plug |
| Connector Contacts |
50-micron gold-plated contacts |
| Jacket |
PVC jacket |
| Wiring Standard |
T-568B |
| Compliance |
TIA/EIA compliant by UL and ETL; RoHS compliant |
Best Used For
- High-speed switch, server, router, and patch panel connections.
- Data centers, network closets, and commercial structured cabling environments.
- Short-distance copper network runs requiring maximum bandwidth.
- Future-ready installations where backward compatibility is important.
Installation Tip
For best performance, use Cat.8 patch cables with compatible shielded patch panels, switches, and properly grounded network equipment. Maintaining shielding continuity helps reduce interference and preserve high-frequency signal performance.
Why buy from Gruber
- High-speed copper performance — Built for demanding 40 Gbps network applications.
- Shielded signal protection — Designed to help reduce crosstalk, system noise, and EMI.
- Future-ready compatibility — Supports Cat.8 performance while remaining backward compatible with earlier Ethernet categories.
