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Short red Cat8 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends, shielded flat PVC jacket, gold-plated contacts, snagless boots

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-24RD network ethernet cable 0.5 ft Cat8 24AWG Red

SKU CH-509R-W2A7T MPN 60CAT8-0.5-24RD

A 0.5 ft Cat8 shielded patch cable with 24 AWG conductors rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz, backward compatible with earlier categories

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length0.5 ft.
  • ColorRed
  • 40 Gbps transfer speed for demanding data centre links
  • 2 GHz bandwidth supports emerging 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment
  • S/FTP shielding with pure copper conductors reduces interference
  • Gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless strain relief ensure durable connections

Half-metre Cat8 patch cable

This half-metre Cat8 patch cable uses shielded 24 AWG copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors to deliver 40 Gbps throughput at 2 GHz bandwidth. The red PVC jacket is rated for indoor and outdoor use and carries a UL listing. It suits data-centre switch-to-server links as well as home routers, consoles, NAS devices and PoE equipment.

Sustained 40 Gbps over shielded pairs

The S/FTP construction with individual foil shields and an overall steel braid suppresses alien crosstalk so the link holds 40 Gbps continuously rather than only in short bursts. Molded strain relief and a snagless push tab keep the connection stable when cables are routed through tight trays or around rack corners. Backward compatibility with Cat5e through Cat7 gear means existing ports negotiate down without errors.

Replaces shorter Cat6a runs in 25G and 40G upgrades

When a rack row moves from 10 GbE to 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T, this cable replaces the limiting Cat6a patch leads that cannot certify at 2 GHz. The half-metre length fits adjacent switch and server ports without slack, so the upgrade is justified whenever the active gear supports 25 Gbps or 40 Gbps over copper. It is not for installers who need longer horizontal runs or fibre uplinks.

Highlights

  • 40 Gbps transfer speed for demanding data centre links
  • 2 GHz bandwidth supports emerging 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment
  • S/FTP shielding with pure copper conductors reduces interference
  • Gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless strain relief ensure durable connections

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
Model60CAT8-0.5-24RD
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length0.5 ft.
ColorRed
ShieldedYes
Wire Gauge24 AWG
FeaturesOperates at a frequency of 2 GHz (2000 MHz), which enables higher bandwidth and requires shielding and is regarded as a new option for emerging 25gbase-t and 40gbase-t networks.
Fully backward compatible with all the previous (cat5, cat5e, cat6, cat6a and cat7) RJ45 cabling and equipment.
UL rated CAT 8 cable is designed to support 25gbase-t and 40gbase-t applications, It is suitable for small or middle Enterprise LANs, especially for data center switch-to-server interconnections.
Perfect for servers, TV, TV Box, laptop, PC, printer, networking switch, routers, ADSL, adapters, hubs,
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 ft Cat8 cable generate any heat or draw power when running continuously?

The cable is a passive copper assembly with no active electronics, so it produces no measurable heat and consumes no power during all-day operation.

What equipment must I already have to use the RJ45 connectors on this 24 AWG Cat8 patch lead?

You need devices with standard RJ45 ports — routers, switches, servers, consoles or NAS units — that accept an 8-pin Ethernet plug.

Will this Cat8 cable work reliably with my existing Cat6a and Cat7 patch panels and switches?

Yes, the cable is fully backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 RJ45 cabling and equipment.

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