Category 7 (Cat 7) cabling is a high-performance Ethernet standard commonly used in commercial buildings to support advanced networking requirements. It is designed to handle data transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps over distances of up to 100 meters, making it ideal for modern offices with high bandwidth demands such as data centers, VoIP systems, and multimedia applications.
Cat 7 uses shielded twisted pair (STP) construction, where each pair of copper wires is individually shielded and surrounded by an overall shield to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk—an important factor in dense commercial environments with numerous electrical systems.
It supports frequencies up to 600 MHz, enabling reliable, high-speed connectivity for current and future network needs. Additionally, its backward compatibility with Cat 6 and Cat 5e systems allows for gradual network upgrades without full infrastructure replacement, making it a future-proof choice for commercial installations.
