Cat7 and Cat7a 10Gbps Ethernet cable is widely used in many industries that require high performance networking and data transmission infrastructure. It is also quickly becoming a popular choice for enthusiast home users who want to get the desired performance from their systems and networks.
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Some examples of Cat7(a) cables that are very common in everyday use are listed below:
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Category 7 Network Cable
Category 7 network cables (also known as Cat7 LAN cables in everyday use) are used to form the organization of connections between modems, hubs and personal computers in networks of all shapes and sizes. These range in applicability from huge data centers and server environments to enthusiasts looking for higher speeds and lower latency when it comes to gaming, streaming, and upload/download performance enhancements with Category 7 network cables.
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Category 7 Network Cables for Commercial and Industrial Use
Category 7 network cables were originally developed for large-scale industrial Ethernet networks, so they are not only designed to provide high speed and bandwidth capabilities, but also to withstand a wide range of environmental and mechanical hazards.
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These hazards include temperature extremes, UV/humidity exposure, direct contact with various solvents, oils, and chemicals, and more. This makes Category 7 network cables equally ideal for rugged outdoor applications, such as railroad cables.
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Category 7 network cables for home use
In addition to gaming setups looking for high speed and bandwidth, Category 7 network cables have become increasingly popular among home users in recent years in a variety of home
LAN Cable networking and connectivity setups.
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While few typical home hardware setups support data transfer speeds and bandwidths similar to those offered by Cat7(a) Ethernet cables, using the highest revision of wire you can obtain will still offer potential performance gains in many basic router-to-device networking scenarios.
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Additionally, many people who use Ethernet connections in their homes (around the time of the Category 5 cable version or earlier) naturally seek out the latest version when it comes time to replace or upgrade old wires. For example, someone planning to wire a smart home today may anticipate continued acceleration of home hardware and connection speeds over the next few years, and thus favor Cat7 and Cat7a as a future proofing measure.
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One thing to keep in mind is that when upgrading or replacing your home network cabling setup, Cat7 and Cat7a versions tend to be thicker, stiffer, and heavier than their Cat5 predecessors, which can affect your ability to neatly set up cabling where space is limited or very precise bends are required.
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