A shielded Cat.8.1 RJ45 keystone module from barpa's 40G cabling system. It terminates without a punch-down tool and supports all applications up to 2000 MHz.

Cat.8.1 is meant for short links in server rooms and data centres, where 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T run over a channel of up to 30 m (IEEE 802.3bq). The RJ45 interface stays the same, so the module also works with 1G and 10G equipment, but 25G or 40G needs Cat.8.1 cable, cords and connectors throughout and switch ports that support 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T, which very few switches have.

The housing is zinc alloy and the module takes solid 22-24 AWG conductors and cables from 5.0 to 8.5 mm. barpa lists it as compatible with its copper patch panels and adapters.

Key features

  • Category 8.1, shielded (STP), 1-2000 MHz
  • Toolless IDC termination, T568A or T568B
  • Zinc alloy housing, 50 µ" gold-plated contacts
  • PoE to IEEE 802.3bt Type 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 750 plug insertion cycles
  • Solid 22-24 AWG conductors, cable diameter 5.0-8.5 mm

Description

A shielded Cat.8.1 RJ45 keystone module from barpa's 40G cabling system. It terminates without a punch-down tool and supports all applications up to 2000 MHz.

Cat.8.1 is meant for short links in server rooms and data centres, where 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T run over a channel of up to 30 m (IEEE 802.3bq). The RJ45 interface stays the same, so the module also works with 1G and 10G equipment, but 25G or 40G needs Cat.8.1 cable, cords and connectors throughout and switch ports that support 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T, which very few switches have.

The housing is zinc alloy and the module takes solid 22-24 AWG conductors and cables from 5.0 to 8.5 mm. barpa lists it as compatible with its copper patch panels and adapters.

Key features

  • Category 8.1, shielded (STP), 1-2000 MHz
  • Toolless IDC termination, T568A or T568B
  • Zinc alloy housing, 50 µ" gold-plated contacts
  • PoE to IEEE 802.3bt Type 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 750 plug insertion cycles
  • Solid 22-24 AWG conductors, cable diameter 5.0-8.5 mm

Specifications

General

Category Cat.8.1, shielded (STP)
Frequency range 1-2000 MHz
Termination Toolless IDC
Wiring T568A/B
Pins 8
Cable exit 180°
Colour Silver

Construction

Housing Zinc alloy
IDC contacts Nickel-plated
RJ45 contacts Phosphor bronze, 50 µ" gold plating
Conductors Solid, 22-24 AWG
Cable outer diameter 5.0 to 8.5 mm
Plug insertion cycles 750
IDC re-terminations 20 min.
Retention force 30 N

Electrical

Contact resistance 200 mΩ max.
Insulation resistance 500 MΩ min. (500 V DC)
Dielectric strength (60 Hz, 1 min) Contact to contact: 1000 V RMS
Contact to shield: 1500 V RMS
Rated current 1 A
PoE IEEE 802.3bt Type 1, 2, 3 and 4

Environment

Operating temperature -10 to 60 °C
Storage temperature -40 to 70 °C

Standards

Standards IEC 60603-7-81, ISO/IEC 11801, IEC 60512-99-002, EN 50173-1, ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ANSI/TIA-1096-A
Flammability UL 94 V-0

Datasheet (PDF)