ZION CAT8 patch cables are shielded RJ45 assemblies for short copper links where 2000 MHz Category 8 channel performance and strong EMI control are required. Choose among 24, 26 and 28 AWG stranded-copper configurations by cable diameter and maximum finished length, then confirm the jacket, color, test documentation and equipment requirements for the project.
The range centers on one S/FTP RJ45 patch-cord family with three conductor sizes. All configurations use four stranded bare-copper pairs and individual pair foil plus an overall braid; the practical choice is the AWG size and the finished length it supports.
CAT.8 S-FTP
A 2000 MHz shielded copper patch cord offered in 24, 26 and 28 AWG versions. Consider it for compact data-center and equipment links where RJ45 connectivity and EMI control are required. Confirm the selected length, jacket, color, Category 8 designation and channel test requirement in the RFQ.
View Product Details →Start with the required finished length, because each conductor size has a different listed maximum. Then verify the channel equipment, installation environment and documentation rather than assuming the connector alone guarantees the target link performance.
Choose 24 AWG for finished cords up to 25 m, 26 AWG for up to 20 m, or 28 AWG for compact links up to 5 m. These are configuration limits for the CAT8 S/FTP RJ45 Patch Cord, not a promise for every network channel.
S/FTP means every twisted pair has a foil shield and the cable also has an overall braid. This construction helps manage electromagnetic interference, but the installed channel still needs compatible shielded hardware and correct grounding practices.
Use the project fire and smoke specification to choose the jacket. Listed ordering codes use red LSZH construction, while LSZH or PVC jacket materials are available at the family level; confirm the required material, color and compliance documents before ordering.
Treat the cable as one part of the channel. The family is intended for short 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T data-center links, but the target rate depends on the full channel, installed length, active equipment and test criteria. Include all four items in the RFQ.
The thicker 24 AWG build supports the longest listed finished cord, while 28 AWG is the most compact and is limited to short links. All three use stranded copper and S/FTP construction; confirm the exact ordering code for the required length.
| Configuration | Conductor | Cable OD | Maximum Listed Length | When to Consider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 AWG CAT8 S/FTP | 7/0.20 mm copper | 7.8 ± 0.2 mm | Up to 25 m | Longest listed cord length |
| 26 AWG CAT8 S/FTP | 7/0.16 mm copper | 6.4 ± 0.2 mm | Up to 20 m | Balanced diameter and reach |
| 28 AWG CAT8 S/FTP | 7/0.127 mm copper | 6.2 ± 0.2 mm | Up to 5 m | Short, space-conscious patching |
CAT8 is most useful for short, high-bandwidth copper connections in controlled equipment environments. It is not a universal upgrade for long horizontal cabling, and it cannot raise the speed of ports or equipment that operate at a lower rate.
Use CAT8 for short RJ45 links between compatible switches, servers and patching hardware when the channel design calls for Category 8. Select the AWG size by length and pathway space.
The S/FTP construction is suited to environments where shielding is part of the channel plan. Use compatible shielded connectors and grounding; a shielded cord alone does not correct an improperly designed channel.
The RJ45 format can connect to common Ethernet equipment, but link speed remains limited by the slowest port and the complete channel. For ordinary 1G or 10G access links, confirm whether Category 8 is actually required.
It is a short, shielded twisted-pair copper assembly terminated with RJ45 plugs for Category 8 channel applications. S/FTP identifies individual foil-shielded pairs plus an overall braid, and this family is specified up to 2000 MHz.
The main difference is conductor size, cable diameter and listed maximum length. The 24 AWG version reaches up to 25 m, 26 AWG up to 20 m and 28 AWG up to 5 m; choose the smallest build that still meets the required run.
No single patch cord can guarantee the complete link. A 40GBASE-T result depends on compatible active equipment, the entire channel, installed length, terminations and the agreed test limit; specify those requirements before ordering.
Usually only when the channel design specifically requires it. CAT8 will not make a 1G or 10G port run faster, so first check the equipment speed, link distance and installation standard before selecting a higher cable category.
Yes, the family supports multiple lengths and jacket choices, while the listed ordering codes use red LSZH construction. State the AWG, exact length, color, LSZH or PVC material, labeling and packaging requirements in the RFQ.
You do not need to know every cabling term. Provide the equipment, length and installation details below so the selected configuration and test requirement can be checked before quotation.
Required quantity and exact finished length for each cord
Preferred 24, 26 or 28 AWG configuration, or available pathway space
Switch, server, patch-panel and port specifications
Target Ethernet rate and required Category 8 designation
LSZH or PVC jacket, color and operating environment
Required channel or patch-cord test standard and report format
Connector boot, labeling, packaging and OEM branding requirements
Required compliance documents and destination-market requirements
Certification and compliance references for project review, qualification and purchasing documentation.
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