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Cat 7 vs Cat 8 Cables: What's the Difference?

Here is a detailed overview of the differences between Cat 7 and Cat 8 cables. Understand their features and their use cases for a high-speed network system. Visit: https://www.sfcable.com/blog/cat-7-vs-cat-8-cables-difference/ttttt<br>

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Cat 7 vs Cat 8 Cables: What's the Difference?

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  1. Cat 7 vs Cat 8 Cables: What's the  Difference?  Supposedly, you have to install data cables for your newly built                       house. But don’t have any clue about them. And we all know                         that it can get overwhelming with the variety of ethernet                     cables available in the market such as Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a,                       Cat7, cat8, and so on.        So, if you are selecting the cable for your place then it is                           important to understand their features and capabilities.    Presently, Cat 7 and Cat 8 cables are marking their presence in                         the market with their efficiency and compatibilities with other                   ports. And complicated questions are bound to arise like if                     using Cat 8 with standard Cat 7 would work or not.  1​​

  2. To answer such questions before they arise, let’s understand                   Cat 7 and Cat 8 in details including their main differentiating                       point.  General Information:  Cat 7 Cables:  Category 7 cable known as a Cat7 or ​Cat 7 cable is used to cable the infrastructure of Gigabit Ethernet. It offers up to                                                 600MHz. A perfect choice to cable your smart home. After                     cabling, you can even check for the automation ideas. It                     supports high-speed ethernet communication up to 10 Gbps.                 These are backward compatible with Cat6, Cat5, and Cat5e                   categories. It provides a 100-meter 4-connector channel with                 shielded cabling. They require twisted wires to become a full                     shield system. Such systems are known as screen shielded                   twisted pair (SSTP) or screened foiled twisted pair (SFTP)                   wiring. It eliminates alien cross-talk with improved noise                 resistance. It allows users to get higher speeds with longer                     cables.    2​

  3. Cat 8 Cables:  Category 8, Cat8 cable or Cat-8 cable is an ethernet cable                       which is a different type of cable standing apart from the                       previous cables. It supports a frequency of up to 2GHz(2000                     MHz). It is limited up to the 30-meter 2-connector channel. It                       requires shielded cabling as well. The major point to consider                     is that it can support a speed of 35 Gbps or 40 Gbps. Overall,                             its physical appearance is similar to lower category cables.                   They terminate in RJ45 connections or non-RJ45 connections.                 It is compatible with all its backward versions. You can use it                         with the standard connectors of previous versions such as                   Cat-7.      3​

  4. Cat 7 Vs Cat 8 Comparison  While comparing these cables transmission frequency and               cabling length are of great importance. Here is the detailed                     comparison:  Performance:  Cat7 cable offers performance up to 600 MHz Whereas Cat8                     offers up to 2000 MHz  Cabling Length:  The maximum cabling length of Cat 7 network is 100m with 10                         Gbps. Whereas Cat8 is limited to 30m cabling length with 25                       Gbps or 40 Gbps.  Pricing:  If we consider pricing, ​Cat 8 cables are more expensive than other standards considering its unique features.                        Shielding​:  Both the cables have shielding cable construction. ​Cat 7 cable offers extensive shielding for reduced attenuation. And they                                     4​

  5. require special GigaGate45 connectors to attain the full                 advantage of its higher performance features.    As Category 7 cables offer 1 100-meter 4-connector channel                   with shielded cabling, even if it operates at a higher frequency,                       there would be no improvement in data rate. Because                   10GBase-T is still the fastest twisted pair-based data rate                   recognized by IEEE 802.3. Hence, even if a Category 7 cabling                       system   is   there   in your network, any available active             equipment   would   have   limitations   up   to   10-Gbit/sec   performance. It is not a recognized category by TIA.    Category 8 cables require shielded cabling. Unlike Cat5e to                   Cat6A, it does not come with an unshielded twisted pair. The                       most likely cable construction for Category 8 will be 22-AWG                     S/FTP cabling.        5​

  6. Features Summary:    Pros And Cons:  Cat 7 Cables:  ● Pros ​– Shielded with a higher operating frequency than Cat6a cables.                    ● Cons ​– They are a bit expensive. They require 40 to 60% more space to contain                                 the   cable   and   different   connections. Their testing is trickier and requires modern                 test equipment. There is no real speed advantage over a                     good Cat6a system.    6​

  7. Cat 8 Cables:  ● Pros ​– The fastest copper network is available for any distance.                      ● Cons ​– Due to different connectors, they are not compatible with ​cat5e and cat 6 cables​. These cables are expensive than the previous versions.                                          Pick Your Choice!  These cables are modern-day products designed to cable                 appropriate environments. Based on the feature comparison,               you can pick your choice to make a that fits your requirement                         and helps you render maximum data speed.    Here is a detailed overview of the ​differences between Cat 7 and Cat 8 cables​. Understand their features and their use                                           cases for a high-speed network system.     7​

  8. Still confused which cable to pick? Post your query in the                       comment section below and we’ll try our best to help you out.    If you found this blog post useful, here are some other blog                         posts that may be of interest.    Cat 8 Cables: Soon to be a Boon in An Average User's Life  The A, B, and Cs of Ethernet Cables: An Infographic  Comparative Analysis of CAT Cables: Choosing the Right One!  CAT 5E, CAT 6 and 6A: Choosing the Right Cable    8​

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