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Netcon S/FTP- LSZH

Netcon S/FTP- LSZH

Cat8 Cabling Solution |Cat8 S/FTP LSZH Ethernet Cable

 

Applications

25GBASE-T & 40GBASE-T Ethernet (up to 30 meters, up to 2000 MHz)
Backward compatible with 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T / 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T
Supports ultra-high-speed data transmission for data centers, cloud computing, AI workloads, and high-frequency trading environments
Ideal for shielded structured cabling systems requiring maximum protection against EMI and alien crosstalk
Suitable for data centers, enterprise networks, server rooms, and high-performance computing environme

Standards Conformance

Application Support:
Short-reach high-speed cabling for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T Ethernet applications (primarily data center environments)

Performance Standards:
Complies with ISO/IEC 11801 Class I / Class II (Category 8)

Construction Standards:
IEC 61156-9 / IEC 61156-10 (Category 8 cables)
ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (Category 8)

Fire & Safety (LSZH / CPR):
EN 13501-6:2014 (CPR Classification – Cca, Dca, or higher)
IEC 60332-1-2 (Flame propagation)
EN 61034-2 (Smoke density)
EN 60754-1 & EN 60754-2 (Halogen-free / low toxicity)

PoE Capability:
Supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 & Type 4 (PoE++ / 4PPoE)

Environmental Compliance:
Fully compliant with RoHS and REACH directives

Standard Color:
Yellow

Optional Colors:
Blue, White, Red, Purple

 
Applications: Netcon’s CAT 8 S/FTP LSZH Ethernet Cable is a high-performance, fully shielded data cable designed for ultra-high-speed 25/40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, making it ideal for data centers, commercial buildings, and enterprise networks. Featuring individually shielded twisted pairs with an overall braided shield (S/FTP), it provides exceptional protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and alien crosstalk, ensuring superior signal integrity and consistent, reliable performance even at higher frequencies.

High-Speed Performance and Construction

Manufactured with AWG22 solid copper conductors and individually shielded twisted pairs with an overall braided shield (S/FTP), the Cat8 S/FTP LSZH cable delivers exceptional NEXT, AXT (alien crosstalk), and return loss performance, even at very high frequencies. The advanced multi-layer shielding design provides superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring stable, ultra-high-speed, and interference-free connectivity for data-intensive applications such as cloud computing, high-speed data centers, and 25/40 Gigabit Ethernet environments. Designed to support frequencies up to 2000 MHz (2 GHz), it significantly exceeds the performance capabilities of Cat6A and Cat7 systems.

Fire Safety and Compliance

The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) outer sheath minimizes smoke emission and eliminates toxic halogen gases in the event of fire, ensuring enhanced safety in offices, hospitals, schools, airports, and public buildings.

This cable complies with international standards such as ISO/IEC 11801 Class I/II, ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (Cat8), IEC 61156-9/10, and IEC 60332-1.

Applications and Installation

Designed primarily for high-speed data center environments, the Cat8 S/FTP LSZH cable is ideal for switch-to-server connections, top-of-rack (ToR) and end-of-row (EoR) architectures, and high-performance computing networks where maximum throughput and minimal latency are critical.

The cable supports 25 Gbps and 40 Gbps data transmission up to 30 meters (channel length), ensuring ultra-high bandwidth, superior signal integrity, minimal interference, and future-ready performance for next-generation network infrastructure.