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product_id: 61754530
title: "Cat 8 Shielded Keystone Jack"
brand: "cable matters"
price: "$U3863"
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Cable Matters"
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# PoE+ compliant power delivery 40Gbps ultra-high speed Full metal shielding Cat 8 Shielded Keystone Jack

**Brand:** cable matters
**Price:** $U3863
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Connect like a pro, speed like a boss.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cat 8 Shielded Keystone Jack by cable matters
- **How much does it cost?** $U3863 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast Speeds:** Supports up to 40GBASE-T for next-gen 10/25/40 Gigabit Ethernet networks.
- • **Rock-Solid Shielding:** Full metal die-cast housing eliminates alien crosstalk for pristine signal integrity.
- • **Effortless Termination:** 180° hinged design with tool-free or crimp tool termination for quick, frustration-free installs.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A networks—future-proof your infrastructure.
- • **Power Over Ethernet Ready:** IEEE 802.3at PoE+ compliant to power your devices while maintaining top-tier data speeds.

## Overview

The Cat 8 Shielded Keystone Jack by Cable Matters delivers ultra-reliable, high-speed Ethernet connectivity up to 40Gbps with superior metal shielding to prevent interference. Designed for easy installation with a hinged, tool-friendly design, it supports thick shielded cables (22-24 AWG) and is fully backward compatible with older Ethernet standards. Ideal for professional-grade network setups requiring PoE+ support and future-proof performance.

## Description

desertcart.com: Cable Matters [UL Listed] 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8, Cat8 Keystone Jack for Patch Panel, Wall Plate : Electronics

Review: Works great and very robust. - These Cat 8 keystones work great and are very high quality. After installing a couple of times on the ends of my Cat 8 shielded cables I got the technique down. While it says no tools required, I found I couldn't snap the keystones closed with my fingers but found that channel lock pliers worked great. Having enough extra length of twisted pairs really helped when trying to work each wire into its proper slot.
Review: Good, Reliable Connectors for Fat SFTP Cable - Over the past 5 years I've installed well over 100 of these keystone jacks, all on 22 or 23 AWG Cat 7 or 8 SFTP cable, and I'm having trouble remembering ever having one of these fail to work (though I have miswired a couple, it takes some work to get them back open to fix that). While dealing with shielded cable with foil-wrapped pairs always requires a bit of fiddling, getting the connector on once the fiddling is done is quick and simple. Beyond the cable stripper the only tools required are a pair of flush cutter pliers and, if you aren't strong enough to squeeze the shell closed with your fingers (I'm not), something to do that; I invested in the Cable Matters tool for this but vice grips work just fine too. I do find that the foil strip included with the connector is a bit too small so I cut my own from a roll of 1/2" 3M 1181 instead. Last, I'll just note that with all the cables I've used these on so far the 568B wiring has been a slightly better match for the cap arrangement (the wires come out of the cable exactly where you want them for 568B at one end and just one crossover at the other), though that depends on how the cable manufacturer arranges the colors and I don't know if they all do it the same. In my experience these are really nice connectors that install easily and work well. I usually use a Fluke tester to verify newly-installed links and I don't recall ever having one that didn't pass for the tester's 10GBaseT maximum and the POE test. It may be that these connectors work less well with smaller wire sizes and/or thinner insulation, though.

## Features

- Full metal jacket RJ45 Shielded for Category 8 channel network switch and server connections; Robust die-cast housing provides superior shielding and mitigates alien crosstalk; Cat8 connector supports 22 to 24 AWG Shielded wire with an outside diameter between 5.5 and 9.0mm
- Cat 8 performance in an RJ45 keystone jack for a 10GBASE-T, 25GBASE-T or even a 40GBASE-T channel compliant network up to 30 meters; GHMT Cat 8 channel performance verified; Fully backwards compatible with Cat 5e (Cat5e), Cat 6 (Cat6), or Cat 6A (Cat6A) Ethernet networks
- 180 degree easy termination jack supports impact tool-free, or crimp tool termination for Cat 8 cables; A 180 degree wide-angle, hinged design with a removable cap provides easy access and termination of bulky Shielded cable; IDC modules can be wired for T568A or T568B wiring; compatible with Cable Matters Cat 8 Easy Crimp Tool for Metal Keystone Jacks (Model 180088)
- Superior construction combines a one piece metal keystone with an integrated silencing cylinder to suppress EMI and NEXT electromagnetic noise and crosstalk; Copper foil tape and cable ties ensure a professional installation and additional shield; Snap-in Cat8 keystone jack with a retaining clip ensures a secure connection
- PoE plus compliant with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) network applications; Supports Cat8 auto-negotiation for compatibility with mixed network server speeds from 1 Gig to 40 Gig

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074HH9RHW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #388 in Cat 6 Ethernet Cables |
| Brand | Cable Matters |
| Cable Type | Ethernet |
| Color | red |
| Compatible Devices | Server |
| Compatible Phone Models | IEEE 802.3at |
| Connector Gender | Female-to-Female |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | August 2, 2017 |
| Ethernet cable category | Cat 8 |
| Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 180079x5 |
| Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
| Model Name | 180079 x 5 |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Number of Pins | 8 |
| Outer Material | Metal |
| Package Dimensions | 9.25 x 6.14 x 0.91 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | wired network connectivity, Ethernet connection |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Tangle Free |
| UPC | 818707021989 |
| Unit Count | 5 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cable Matters
- **Cable Type:** Ethernet
- **Compatible Devices:** Server
- **Connector Type:** RJ45
- **Special Feature:** Tangle Free

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a specific Cat8 wall plate manufactured for these? I am specifically looking for a wider plate with one port. Thank you**
A: The plates and panels are rated for up to cat-7. With the cat-8 jacks, you just have to work them in.

**Q: Will these fit side by side horizontally and vertically in a Cable Matters wall plates such as the 6 position 180085x10 or 3 position 180083x10?**
A: I'm using them in 2 position plates at the moment, but when I checked against my 6 position plates it looks like it should work.

**Q: If i run a cat 8 eth. cable do i need a cat8 plug or can i just use a rj45 connection?**
A: Cat 8 refers to the data transmission quality of the cable and its male ends(plugs) and the quality of the female jack.  I am not aware of any Ethernet connection type besides RJ-45 for Cat 8.  As along as cable and jack are listed/rated as Cat 8 you will get optimum data transmission (i.e. speed).  Any Ethernet cable and mating jacks that are RJ-45 configured will be mechanically compatible.  For example, mixing Cat 5 with Cat 8 may lower the maximum data transmission speed below Cat 8.

**Q: Are these compatible with cat 7a 23awg cable without the loss of mhz?**
A: It's rated for Cat which is 1000mhz , I'm not exactly sure on how to test frequency of copper .  I'd say do your research . There are a few sites to look at . One of which i recommend is FS.com  I got my Cat8 Stranded Patch Cable there to use with my Cat7a  Soild Cable .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great and very robust.
*by K***B on January 2, 2026*

These Cat 8 keystones work great and are very high quality. After installing a couple of times on the ends of my Cat 8 shielded cables I got the technique down. While it says no tools required, I found I couldn't snap the keystones closed with my fingers but found that channel lock pliers worked great. Having enough extra length of twisted pairs really helped when trying to work each wire into its proper slot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, Reliable Connectors for Fat SFTP Cable
*by D***N on October 18, 2023*

Over the past 5 years I've installed well over 100 of these keystone jacks, all on 22 or 23 AWG Cat 7 or 8 SFTP cable, and I'm having trouble remembering ever having one of these fail to work (though I have miswired a couple, it takes some work to get them back open to fix that). While dealing with shielded cable with foil-wrapped pairs always requires a bit of fiddling, getting the connector on once the fiddling is done is quick and simple. Beyond the cable stripper the only tools required are a pair of flush cutter pliers and, if you aren't strong enough to squeeze the shell closed with your fingers (I'm not), something to do that; I invested in the Cable Matters tool for this but vice grips work just fine too. I do find that the foil strip included with the connector is a bit too small so I cut my own from a roll of 1/2" 3M 1181 instead. Last, I'll just note that with all the cables I've used these on so far the 568B wiring has been a slightly better match for the cap arrangement (the wires come out of the cable exactly where you want them for 568B at one end and just one crossover at the other), though that depends on how the cable manufacturer arranges the colors and I don't know if they all do it the same. In my experience these are really nice connectors that install easily and work well. I usually use a Fluke tester to verify newly-installed links and I don't recall ever having one that didn't pass for the tester's 10GBaseT maximum and the POE test. It may be that these connectors work less well with smaller wire sizes and/or thinner insulation, though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ These tool-less keystone jacks were super-easy to work with.
*by M***R on March 4, 2024*

I was looking to simplify my installation of female RJ45 plugs and found these. With the exceptiion of an ethernet cable stripper, and a pair of pliers, no other tools were required to wire up these female RJ45 keystone connectors. After installation I verified that I was betting 10gb throughput on the line. The only reason I did not give a 5 star review was that some the female RJ45 connectors had been pressed together an locked in the closed position -- and they are extremely difficult to unlock once locked.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cable Matters [UL Listed] 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8, Cat8 Keystone Jack for Patch Panel, Wall Plate
- Cable Matters Easy Crimp Tool for Cable Matters Cat8 (Cat 8) Shielded Metal Keystone Jacks

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*