CATx
CATx is a shorthand used in information technology and networking to refer to copper twisted-pair cabling standards that use the Category (CAT) naming scheme developed for Ethernet and related networks. The term is generic and not itself a formal standard; it denotes any of the category cables, such as CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, CAT7, and CAT8, standardized by national and international bodies (for example ANSI/TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801). In practice, CATx cables carry data over short to moderate distances in local-area networks and are typically terminated with RJ-45 connectors. They are designed for structured cabling systems that support a range of network speeds and protocols.
Copper CATx cables are built as twisted pairs, with variations including unshielded (UTP) and shielded (STP)
CATx cabling is widely employed in enterprise networks, data centers, and building infrastructure due to its