CAT8

[cat-eight / kæt eɪt]
noun
Categoria 8 (cabo de rede) / CAT8
1. The eighth category of twisted pair Ethernet cable used for high-speed data transmission in computer networks
CAT8 cables can support data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps.
Cabos CAT8 podem suportar velocidades de transferência de dados de até 40 Gbps.
2. A networking standard that provides improved performance and reduced crosstalk compared to earlier cable categories
Our office upgraded to CAT8 infrastructure for better network reliability.
Nosso escritório atualizou para infraestrutura CAT8 para melhor confiabilidade de rede.
CAT8 is technical jargon used globally in information technology and telecommunications sectors. It represents the latest widely-adopted Ethernet cable standard as of the knowledge cutoff, primarily used in data centers, professional IT environments, and high-performance computing applications. The terminology is consistent across English, Portuguese (Brazil), and Portugal, as it follows international networking standards established by the TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Category 8 cableCAT 8Cat8 cableCategoria 8

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
CAT8 / Categoria 8
Standard technical terminology used in IT and telecommunications
São Paulo
CAT8 / Cabo categoria 8
Commonly used in tech hubs and data centers
Portugal
CAT8 / Categoria 8
Same technical terminology as in Brazil
USA
CAT8 / Category 8
Standard terminology in IT industry

Related Words

CAT5eCAT6CAT6ACAT7Ethernettwisted pairnetwork cabledata transmission
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