Cat8 (Ethernet)
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Max Speed
40.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
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Power Delivery
100W
Released
2016
Supports 25-40 Gbps at up to 30 meters. Designed for data center switch-to-switch links, not typical home or office runs.
Bandwidth
40 Gbps
Power Delivery
100W
Capabilities
Data
✓
Video
✗
Audio
✗
Power
✓
Ethernet
✓
Future-Proof Analysis
Extreme speed but the 30m limit and high cost make it impractical for general use. Data center only.
Compatible Connectors
Cables
Speed Benchmarks
| Scenario | File Size | Theoretical | Realistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer a 1GB file | 1.00 GB | 0.3s | 0.4s |
| Transfer a 2GB photo album | 2.00 GB | 0.6s | 0.7s |
| Transfer a 10GB movie | 10.00 GB | 3.2s | 3.7s |
| Transfer a 25GB game install | 25.00 GB | 8.0s | 9.2s |
| Transfer a 50GB backup | 50.00 GB | 16.0s | 18.4s |
| Transfer a 100GB project | 100.00 GB | 32.0s | 36.8s |
| Transfer a 250GB backup archive | 250.00 GB | 80.0s | 92.0s |
| Transfer a 500GB drive clone | 500.00 GB | 160.0s | 184.0s |
| Transfer a 1TB drive image | 1000.00 GB | 320.0s | 368.0s |