Cat8

Cat8 Ethernet Category refers to the latest advancement in network cabling. This technology offers a significant increase in data transmission speed, with the ability to support bandwidths of up to 2000 MHz. In terms of speed, Cat8 is capable of delivering up to 25 Gigabits per second with Cat8.1 and 40 Gbps with Cat8.2. The physical differences between Cat8 and earlier categories are also notable. Cat8 cables are thicker and more robust due to their additional shielding, which reduces interference and improves data integrity. This extra shielding also means Cat8 cables are generally heavier and less flexible than their predecessors. Cat8 uses a different termination method, employing GG45 or TERA connectors, which are not compatible with the RJ45 connectors used in Cat6Cat6: The Cat6 Ethernet Category, also known as Category 6 or Cat6, is a standard for Gigabit Ethernet introduced in 2002 that is backward compatible with the Category 5 and 5e cable standards. Compared to its predecessors, Cat6 cables uses a wider bandwidth of up to 250 MHz to achieve gigabit speeds (1… and earlier categories, meaning that upgrading to Cat8 may require additional hardware changes. As the cable only supports maximum lengths of 30 metres, Cat8 is generally limited to specialised applications such as datacentres, and bespoke industrial communications.