BKL Electronic 144020 Cat 8.1 S/FTP patchkabel, RJ45, 3 m, zwart, LSZH

In data centers and server rooms, network administrators need reliable high-speed links. The BKL Electronic 144020 is a 3-meter Cat 8.1 patch cable that delivers up to 40 Gbit/s over 2000 MHz bandwidth, making it suitable for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T connections.

Key specifications

• Category: Cat 8.1
• Shielding: S/FTP (screened pairs and overall braid)
• Length: 3 m
• Colour: Black
• Connectors: RJ45 male to RJ45 male, gold-plated contacts
• Jacket material: LSZH (low smoke zero halogen)
• Conductor: stranded copper, AWG 26/7
• Wiring: TIA/EIA 568B
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Why choose it

The S/FTP shielding reduces electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable performance in dense rack environments. The LSZH jacket emits low smoke and no halogen gases in case of fire, improving safety. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over repeated insertions.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting servers to top-of-rack switches in data centers
• High-speed workstation links for large file transfers
• Backbone connections between network devices in enterprise LANs

Good to know

The cable is backward compatible with Cat 6a, Cat 6, and Cat 5e networks, so it can be used in existing installations and will support future upgrades.