30-Pack Tool-Free Shielded RJ45 Cat8 Field Termination Plugs — 8-Channel Cat8 Connectors, 22–24 AWG, 7.0–8.5 mm

This 30-pack of tool-free shielded RJ45 Cat8 field plugs is engineered for fast, reliable termination of bulky shielded cables. The RJ45 connector uses an open-hinge design that simplifies cable placement and termination, and the termination cover is color-coded to support T568 A or T568 B wiring. A one-piece metal shell with an integrated muffler cylinder helps to suppress AXT electromagnetic noise and crossover wires, while the die-cast modular plug provides robust shielding to reduce crosstalk. Mechanical protection includes a screw-in metal strain relief to preserve cable integrity and shielding performance, plus an IP20 rated dust cover to protect RJ45 contacts during transport or storage. These metal-shell field plugs are intended for 8-channel network switch and server connections and accept shielded Cat8 conductors from 22 AWG to 24 AWG with an outer diameter between 7.0 and 8.5 mm. Performance-wise they are backward compatible with 6 A or 7 Cat8 performance and are suitable for 10 GBASE-T, 25 GBASE-T and even 40 GBASE-T channel-compatible networks up to 30 meters. GHMT 8 channel performance verification confirms full backward compatibility with 6 (Cat6), 6 A (Cat6 A), 7 (Cat7 A) Ethernet. They support Power over Ethernet (PoE+) per IEEE 802.3 and enable 8 auto-negotiation Cat8 Ethernet cable operation in hybrid networks, allowing data rates to adapt to a 1 GB switch, 10 GB switch or 40 GB switch.