40Gbps Shielded Network Patch Cord

　　The 40Gbps shielded network patch cord is the pinnacle of copper-based high-speed networking, designed to meet the extreme bandwidth demands of hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, and HPC clusters while providing maximum interference protection. Unlike lower-speed shielded cords or even 10Gbps variants, 40Gbps signals are exponentially more sensitive to EMI/RFI and alien crosstalk—making robust shielding non-negotiable. This cord uses a triple-shielded design (S/FTP with an additional outer shield) to eliminate virtually all interference, enabling it to deliver 40 Gigabits per second over short distances (up to 30 meters)—ideal for rack-to-rack connections, HPC node linking, or other short-haul ultra-high-speed setups where fiber optics may be too costly or impractical.

　　Built to Cat8 or Cat8.1 specifications—the only copper categories capable of supporting 40Gbps—it features four twisted pairs of 22AWG or 23AWG copper conductors with an extremely tight twist rate (TPI: 30–35). The triple-shielding system includes: 1) foil around each individual pair to block pair-to-pair crosstalk, 2) a braided copper screen around all four pairs to deflect external EMI/RFI, and 3) an outer metal foil or braid for added protection against intense interference in hyperscale racks. The copper conductors are ultra-high-purity oxygen-free copper (OFC) or silver-plated copper in premium models, minimizing signal attenuation to ≤4.0 dB at 2000 MHz—ensuring consistent 40Gbps performance over the full 30-meter range.

　　The outer jacket is an industrial-grade LSZH material that withstands extreme temperatures (-40°C to 85°C), oil, moisture, and physical impact. It meets the strictest fire safety standards (UL 94 V-0, IEC 60332-1) and is designed to be flexible enough for tight rack routing while remaining rugged enough to resist damage from heavy equipment or frequent handling. Connectors are precision-engineered shielded RJ45 with 24K gold-plated contacts and a solid metal housing that forms a seamless ground connection with the cable’s shielding. This eliminates signal leakage at the connector—critical for maintaining 40Gbps signal integrity—and the connectors are backward-compatible with lower-category cords (Cat6/Cat6a/Cat7), allowing data centers to upgrade gradually.

　　Compliant with TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 and ISO/IEC 11801-1:2017, the 40Gbps shielded patch cord is compatible with 40GBASE-T switches, transceivers, and HPC nodes. It is available in short lengths (1–30 meters) optimized for rack-to-rack runs and color-coded (typically black or dark gray) for easy identification in high-density environments. For organizations pushing the boundaries of digital innovation—from AI research to real-time big data analytics—this cord is a critical enabler, delivering fiber-like speed and interference resistance over cost-effective copper. It proves that even at 40Gbps, copper can remain a viable, high-performance option for short-haul data center connectivity.

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