Wentronic Goobay 45661 Cat8.1 S/FTP Network Cable 3m Blue

Up to 40 Gbit/s data transfer and 2000 MHz bandwidth make this Cat8.1 patch cable ready for 25G/40G Ethernet and beyond. The 3 m blue cable uses S/FTP shielding with individually foil-wrapped pairs (PiMF) and an overall braid to reject EMI and crosstalk.

Overview

Wentronic Goobay 45661 is a 3 m Cat8.1 network patch cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends. It supports 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T speeds over copper, with full backward compatibility to Cat6a, Cat6, Cat5e and Cat5 installations.

What stands out

• Cat8.1 performance: 2000 MHz bandwidth, 40 Gbit/s max data rate
• S/FTP construction: each pair in metal foil (PiMF) plus overall braided shield
• Gold-plated RJ45 contacts (50 µm) for reliable, corrosion-resistant connections
• Stranded AWG 24/7 copper conductors for flexibility and durability
• Blue PVC jacket for easy identification in dense racks

Technical details

• Category: Cat8.1
• Length: 3 m
• Shielding: S/FTP (PiMF)
• Connector A: RJ45 male
• Connector B: RJ45 male
• Data transfer rate: up to 40 Gbit/s
• Bandwidth: up to 2000 MHz
• Conductor material: copper
• Conductor gauge: AWG 24/7 (stranded)
• Jacket material: PVC
• Contact plating: gold (50 µm)
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10, ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173

Our verdict

A future-proof Cat8.1 patch cable with excellent shielding and high-speed capability, ideal for data centres, server rooms, and high-performance workstations.