Certificates: UL, ETL, CE, CPR B2ca, RoHS.
Designed for advanced data center and enterprise backbones, supporting future-ready bandwidth up to 40GbE over short distances with superior shielding.
Certificates: UL, ETL, CE, CPR B2ca, RoHS.
Ideal for high-performance 10GbE networks in noisy industrial settings, this double-shielded CAT7 cable provides excellent EMI protection and signal integrity.
CAT7 is not merely an upgrade; it is the definitive solution for environments where signal integrity is non-negotiable. By stocking our CAT7 cable, you gain access to the premium segment where performance, not price, is the primary driver. Our cable is constructed to the rigorous ISO/IEC 11801 Class F standard, featuring individually shielded pairs (S/FTP) housed within an overall braided shield. This architecture offers near-total immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and alien crosstalk (AXT). For your business, this means:
Winning Specialized Projects: This is the specified cable for high-density data center racks, financial trading floors, advanced industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherCAT), and high-security facilities where data error is unacceptable. It commands premium pricing and strengthens your position as a technical solutions provider, not just a supplier.
Future-Proofing with Headroom: While excelling at 10GBASE-T, the 600MHz bandwidth provides significant headroom for emerging applications, including 25/40GBASE-T over shorter distances. This makes it a “once-and-done” infrastructure investment for your most demanding clients.
Global Compliance with Premium Credentials: Our CAT7 cables are engineered to meet and exceed international standards. They come with the necessary CE, CPR (high Euroclass ratings), and RoHS certifications for the European market and are built to perform in global projects requiring the highest signal purity.
What is the practical difference between CAT6A (F/UTP) and CAT7 (S/FTP) for my customers? Is it worth the investment?
The difference lies in the level of guaranteed signal integrity in hostile environments. While both support 10G, CAT6A uses an overall foil shield. Our CAT7 S/FTP cable adds individual foil shielding to each of the four pairs, plus a braided overall shield. This is crucial in environments with extreme EMI, such as factory floors with heavy machinery, or in data centers with massively parallel cables. For clients where a single data error could cost thousands, the investment in CAT7 is essential insurance. It allows you to solve problems cheaper cables cannot.
CAT7 uses GG45/TERA connectors, which are less common. How does this affect installation and compatibility?
This is a key technical point. Our CAT7 cables are fully compatible with standard RJ45 connectors and equipment when used for 10GBASE-T applications. The superior internal shielding is the primary benefit. The specialized GG45/TERA connectors are only required to access the full 600MHz bandwidth and all four pairs for potential future applications. For 99% of current 10G installations, our CAT7 cable delivers superior performance using standard RJ45 patches, simplifying your inventory and installation.
For which specific industries or applications is CAT7 most in demand?
Demand is driven by extreme performance needs:
Industrial Automation & Robotics: Where motors and drives generate intense EMI.
Healthcare & Medical Imaging: For connecting high-resolution MRI/CT machines where data corruption is unacceptable.
Broadcast & Professional AV: For uncompressed video streams and audio-over-IP (AoIP) in studios.
Data Center Hot Aisles & High-Performance Computing (HPC): Where cable density and heat are at their peak.
Can you provide custom-colored or low-smoke zero halogen (LSZH) CAT7 cable for specific projects?
Absolutely. We specialize in custom cable solutions. We can provide CAT7 in a range of jacket colors for complex pathway identification. Crucially, we offer LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) versions with high CPR ratings (e.g., B1ca, B2ca) for installation in air-handling spaces, public venues, and transportation hubs where safety is paramount—a significant advantage in EU and other regulated markets.
As a distributor, how do I position CAT7 against the newer CAT8 standard?
CAT7 and CAT8 serve different strategic purposes. CAT8 is designed for short-reach, high-speed (25G/40G) switch-to-server links in data centers (up to 30m). Our CAT7 is designed for full 100-meter channels of ultra-reliable 10G performance in high-EMI environments. Position CAT7 as the “maximum reliability” solution for horizontal and backbone cabling where distance and interference are concerns, and CAT8 as the “maximum speed” solution for specific short links. Offering both makes you a full-spectrum advisor.
