BKL Electronic 144021 CAT 8.1 S/FTP Patch Cable, RJ45, 5 m, Black, Halogen-Free

For high-speed networking where signal integrity is non-negotiable, this BKL Electronic patch cable steps up to CAT 8.1 with S/FTP shielding and a halogen-free jacket. It delivers 40 Gbit/s over 5 meters, making it a practical choice for data centers, server rooms, and PoE-powered devices.

Highlights

• CAT 8.1 standard supports up to 40 Gbit/s and 2000 MHz bandwidth
• S/FTP shielding (screened foiled twisted pairs) minimizes crosstalk and EMI
• Halogen-free LSZH jacket reduces toxic smoke in case of fire
• Snagless boot protects the locking tab during installation
• Stranded copper conductors offer flexibility for tight routing

In daily use

The 5-meter length covers most rack-to-server or workstation-to-switch runs without excess slack. The black jacket blends into cable trays and behind desks. Because it is backward compatible with CAT 6a, CAT 6, CAT 5e, and CAT 5, you can use it in mixed environments while keeping an upgrade path to 25/40GBASE-T.

Full specifications

• Cable standard: CAT 8.1
• Shielding type: S/FTP
• Connector type: RJ45 male to RJ45 male
• Cable length: 5 m
• Colour: Black
• Jacket material: Halogen-free (LSZH)
• Max. data transfer rate: 40 Gbit/s
• Max. bandwidth: 2000 MHz
• Conductor material: Copper
• Conductor construction: Stranded
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Boot type: Snagless
• Pin assignment: 1:1 (TIA/EIA 568B)
• Number of pairs: 4
• PoE support: Yes (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)

Final note

This cable is sold as a single piece. It is a straightforward, well-shielded CAT 8.1 patch cable for demanding network links.