--- product_id: 61754530 title: "[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack" brand: "cable matters" price: "R1683" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61754530-ul-listed-cable-matters-5-pack-40gbps-shielded-rj45-cat store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 40Gbps ultra-high speed 180° toolless termination Full metal shielded housing [UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack **Brand:** cable matters **Price:** R1683 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Connect at the speed of now — don’t let your network fall behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** [UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack by cable matters - **How much does it cost?** R1683 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61754530-ul-listed-cable-matters-5-pack-40gbps-shielded-rj45-cat) ## Best For - cable matters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cable matters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing 40Gbps Network Speeds:** Future-proof your enterprise with lightning-fast data transfer up to 40 gigabits per second, perfect for cutting-edge data centers and high-density networks. - • **Plug & Play Keystone Convenience:** Snaps securely into standard patch panels and wall plates, delivering professional-grade network connectivity that fits perfectly into your existing infrastructure. - • **Rock-Solid Shielded Metal Design:** Experience unmatched EMI and crosstalk suppression with a one-piece metal housing and gold-plated contacts, ensuring crystal-clear, interference-free connections. - • **Effortless 180° Toolless Installation:** Save time and avoid hassle with a hinged, wide-angle design that lets you terminate Cat8 cables without any extra tools—ideal for busy IT pros. - • **Seamless PoE+ & Mixed-Speed Compatibility:** Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and auto-negotiates speeds from 1Gbps to 40Gbps, making it the versatile backbone for IP cameras, wireless APs, and servers. ## Overview The Cable Matters 5-Pack Cat8 Shielded RJ45 Keystone Jacks deliver ultra-high 40Gbps data transfer rates with superior EMI shielding in a durable metal housing. Designed for effortless 180-degree toolless termination, these keystone jacks support PoE+ and mixed-speed networks, making them ideal for enterprise-grade patch panels and wall plates. Compatible with Cat8 cables and backward compatible with lower categories, they provide a reliable, professional solution for next-gen wired connectivity. ## Description Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience. What cable types are supported? This keystone jack supports shielded Cat8 Ethernet cables (22–24 AWG, 5.5–9.0mm OD) and is backward compatible with Cat7/7A, Cat6/6A, and Cat5/5e cables for lower speeds. What Ethernet speeds does this jack support? It supports 10GBASE-T, 25GBASE-T, and 40GBASE-T networks up to 30 meters with Cat8 cables and compatible equipment. Lower speeds are supported with other cable types. Is this keystone jack PoE+ compatible? Yes, it supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ applications for powering devices like IP cameras and wireless access points. Does this jack require special tools for installation? No, it features a toolless, 180-degree hinged design for quick and easy termination without extra tools. Can I use this jack in standard patch panels and wall plates? Yes, it snaps securely into standard keystone patch panels and wall plate openings. Cat 8 Shielded Keystone Cat 6A Shielded Keystone Easy Crimp Tool Cat 6A Ethernet Cable Blank Patch Panel Cat 6A Termination Plug ## Features - Full Metal Cat8 Keystone Jack: This shielded RJ45 keystone jack terminates Cat8 cable for network switch, server, patch panel, and wall plate connections. A professional Cat 8 wall jack for your high-performance Data Center and Enterprise networks - 40 Gigabit Network Support: This Cat 8 keystone provides a copper-based alternative for connecting 10, 25, or 40 Gigabit Ethernet channel components. Cat8 channel performance supports 10GBASE-T, 25GBASE-T, or 40GBASE-T networks up to 30 meters with compatible equipment and Cat8 cables (for 40G/25G), or Cat7/7A, Cat6/6A, or Cat5/5e Ethernet cables for lower network speeds - PoE+ Mixed-Speed Networks: This Cat8 keystone jack supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ applications and Cat8 auto-negotiation for mixed server speeds from 1Gbps to 40Gbps. A reliable Cat 8 jack for IP cameras, wireless access points, switches, servers, and high-density network installations - 180-Degree Toolless Termination: This toolless Cat8 female connector uses a wide-angle hinged design with a removable cap for easier access to bulky shielded cable. The Cat 8 keystone jack supports T568A or T568B wiring and works with 22–24 AWG shielded cable with 5.5 to 9.0mm outside diameter. Tool-free design eliminates extra tools and complicated termination steps, making installation quick and hassle-free - Superior Shielded Construction: One-piece metal housing, integrated silencing cylinder, copper foil tape, cable ties, and gold-plated RJ45 contacts help suppress EMI, NEXT, AXT, and alien crosstalk. These keystone jacks snap securely into standard keystone patch panels and Cat8 wall plate openings, providing reliable network connection ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B074HH9RHW | | Best Sellers Rank | #434 in Cat 6 Ethernet Cables | | Brand Name | Cable Matters | | Cable Type | Ethernet | | Color | red | | Compatible Devices | Server | | Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connector Gender | Female-to-Female | | Connector Type | RJ45 | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (203) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Data Transfer Rate | 40 gigabits_per_second | | Ethernet Cable Category | Cat 8 | | Frequency | 250 MHz | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Cable Matters | | Model | 180079x5 | | Model Name | 180079x5 | | Number Of Items | 5 | | Number Of Pins | 8 | | Other Special Features Of The Product | Tangle Free | | Outer Material | Metal | | Part Number | 180079x5 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Ethernet network connections | | Unit Count | 5 Count | | Upc | 818707021989 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Cable Matters - **Cable Type:** Ethernet - **Compatible Devices:** Server - **Connector Type:** RJ45 - **Special Feature:** Tangle Free ## Images ![[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qQqcCkzAL.jpg) ![[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814KnvIARUL.jpg) ![[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81URpdXFXbL.jpg) ![[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bhdQZ7yvL.jpg) ![[UL Listed] Cable Matters 5-Pack 40Gbps Shielded RJ45 Cat 8 Keystone Jack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n6bksl9UL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What cable types are supported?** A: This keystone jack supports shielded Cat8 Ethernet cables (22–24 AWG, 5.5–9.0mm OD) and is backward compatible with Cat7/7A, Cat6/6A, and Cat5/5e cables for lower speeds. **Q: What Ethernet speeds does this jack support?** A: It supports 10GBASE-T, 25GBASE-T, and 40GBASE-T networks up to 30 meters with Cat8 cables and compatible equipment. Lower speeds are supported with other cable types. **Q: Is this keystone jack PoE+ compatible?** A: Yes, it supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ applications for powering devices like IP cameras and wireless access points. **Q: Does this jack require special tools for installation?** A: No, it features a toolless, 180-degree hinged design for quick and easy termination without extra tools. **Q: Can I use this jack in standard patch panels and wall plates?** A: Yes, it snaps securely into standard keystone patch panels and wall plate openings. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, Reliable Connectors for Fat SFTP Cable *by on Reviewed in the United States 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great and very robust. *by on Reviewed in the United States 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best cat 8 keystone jacks *by on Reviewed in the United States January 8, 2023* I bought 10 expensive cat 7 keystone wall jacks from sunny tech to fit into two 6 keystone wall plates. All of them had weird loose connections that sent me through the roof trying to jiggle them to figure out what was the best position for them to stay connected. Breath on them and I’d loose connectivity. Called and their support was no help and refused to accept a return even after I had bought over 2000 feet of cat cable, over 100 connectors and more than 2 dozen keystone jacks from them. I replaced their cat 7 with ones from cable matters and fixed my problem in one afternoon - all of them! No matter what position my cables are in, my connectivity stays! No more loosing internet. Installation was easy and fool proof if you have sliding jaw pliers and flush cutting scissors. A little expensive but well worth the cost for the trouble I’ve been through. Thank you, Cables Matter! ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61754530-ul-listed-cable-matters-5-pack-40gbps-shielded-rj45-cat](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61754530-ul-listed-cable-matters-5-pack-40gbps-shielded-rj45-cat) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-25*