HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORK CABLE: Designed primarily for high-speed data centers where switches, servers, and other network hardware are located in close proximity. This newest copper communications cable offers greater flexibility and in distances when compared to QSFP+ and Twinax DAC assemblies which typically cost significantly more and are often much more limited in scope. PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENT with CROSS TALK REDUCTION: Cat8 has stricter specifications for noise restriction and crosstalk than any of its predecessors. The individual conductors are 24 AWG stranded pure copper to improve flexibility. Each pair of conductors is shielded with an aluminum mylar foil to reduce crosstalk. These cables also have a braided shield, which protects from outside electromagnetic interference. UNIVERSAL COMPLIANCE WITH WIDE COLOR RANGE: Category 8.1 cable, Class I channel, features a black PVC jacket, braided outer shield, with four individually mylar foil shielded 24 AWG pure copper pairs