Cat8 cable, or category 8 cable, is an Ethernet cable which differs greatly from the previous cables in that it supports a frequency of up to 2 GHz (2000 MHz), and is limited to a 30-meter 2-connector channel. While Cat8 cable requires shielded cabling as well. Most importantly, Cat8 Ethernet patch cables can support a speed of 25 Gbps or even 40 Gbps. The physical appearance of Cat8 cable is similar to lower category cables and it can be terminated in RJ45 connections or non-RJ45 connections. Cat8 cable is also backward compatible with its previous versions.

Difference between cat6, cat7 and cat8 cables

Cat8 Cable Speed : 25Gbps or 40Gbps

• Cat8 is the fastest Ethernet cable yet. Its spped is four time faster than cat6
• Cat8 (Category 8) Ethernet Cable is the most powerful, advanced ethernet cable available and boasts high data transferrates when compared to older and lower rated ethernet cables
• Cost Price of Cat8 will be high when comparing to other cables